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April 9, 2024

NxWorries - Why Lawd?

Why Lawd? is the new album from NxWorries, out June 7th on physical and June 14th digitally. Pre-orders are open now. It's been eight years... Read More

April 3, 2024

NxWorries - 86Sentra

Go on and get your Teflon vest on but once we let off this tracklist That shit gon’ blow your chest off When the last... Read More

March 19, 2024

Sofie Royer - Paris is burning

Sofie Royer returns with a new song and video for "Paris is burning," a duet with Alexander Dexter Jones. The visual was directed by Joseph... Read More

March 6, 2024

Apifera - Theodor Marmalade

For their new song “Theodor Marmalade”, Apifera discovers a new sound which synthesizes psychedelic rock with the alternative jazz they are best known for. The... Read More

March 2, 2024

DJ Harrison & Friends - Live from Stones Throw Studios

DJ Harrison's new album Shades of Yesterday released back in February. It's a covers record that pays homage to his musical heroes and represents some... Read More

March 1, 2024

Stones Throw Is Hiring

Stones Throw is hiring a Project Manager to be based in our Los Angeles office. This position has specific qualifications and experience requirements detailed in the job... Read More

February 20, 2024

50 Years of Hosono House

We're celebrating 50 years of Haruomi Hosono's iconic solo debut Hosono House with a new covers compilation set to release later this year. The first... Read More

February 13, 2024

Bardo on Stones Throw

This one goes out to all of you without a lover this Valentine's Day. "Love Song for No One" is the debut release by our... Read More

February 9, 2024

DJ Harrison - Shades of Yesterday

Shades of Yesterday is the new covers album by DJ Harrison - 11 tracks that pay homage to his musical heroes, representing some of his... Read More

February 7, 2024

Happy 50th, Dilla

Happy birthday, J Dilla. Today Jay Dee turns 50 and we celebrate the 18th anniversary of Donuts. This excerpt was taken from Peanut Butter Wolf's... Read More

February 6, 2024

Introducing King Pari

Welcome to Stones Throw, King Pari. The duo of Joe Paris Christensen and Cameron Kinghorn had been playing in the same Twin Cities scenes for... Read More

January 30, 2024

Campus Christy - The Visit

Stones Throw founder Chris Manak aka Peanut Butter Wolf and Brian Ellis are Campus Christy. Following their first song together, "Very Complex" featuring Piya Malik... Read More

January 11, 2024

Send Us Your Beats: Winning Submissions

(Update: January 12, 2024) Thanks for your patience to everyone who submitted. Peanut Butter Wolf and the Stones Throw team watched every one of the... Read More

December 8, 2023

Pearl & The Oysters - Coast 2 Coast Remixes

Pearl & The Oysters' Stones Throw debut Coast 2 Coast released back in April and now Juju and Jojo are calling upon some of their... Read More

December 6, 2023

Automatic - New Beginning - Water From Your Eyes Remix

Automatic has spent the year touring their second album Excess around the world. Now the trio releases one more track to round out 2023, –... Read More

December 4, 2023

Gabriel da Rosa - Cafuné

Gabriel da Rosa released his debut album É o que a casa oferece on Stones Throw back in February. Now he returns with his new... Read More

November 29, 2023

Introducing: Campus Christy

Campus Christy is a collaboration between Stones Throw Records' founder Chris Manak aka Peanut Butter Wolf (vocals) and Brian Ellis (instruments). Their first song together... Read More

November 21, 2023

Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf - Talk About A Girl

Words by Peanut Butter Wolf 2023 marks 50 years since Charizma was born and 30 years since he passed. We had lots of dreams together... Read More

November 17, 2023

Gifted & Blessed - Heard and Unheard

Gifted & Blessed returns with Heard and Unheard, out now on Stones Throw Records. It's an album that distills years of making music in a... Read More

November 14, 2023

DJ Harrison - Lil Birdie

DJ Harrison shares “Lil Birdie”, his version of the song “Little Birdie” originally by Vince Guaraldi, out now on Stones Throw. Listen to DJ Harrison... Read More

November 3, 2023

Benny Sings x Metropole Orkest

Benny Sings is back, taking a brief break from touring the globe to release a special project with Metropole Orkest, a collaboration that reimagines two... Read More

November 1, 2023

Gifted & Blessed - Yellow Ji

Gifted & Blessed's new album Heard and Unheard is out via Stones Throw on November 17. It's an album that distills years of making music... Read More

October 18, 2023

Roland SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition

We’ve teamed up with Roland for the SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition, out now. This collab is more than just a sampler - it’s a... Read More

October 16, 2023

Weekend Plans?

Join us this Saturday, October 21 for a free event with our friends over at Roland from 3-8pm PT at 5605 N Figueroa St, Los... Read More

October 10, 2023

DJ Harrison - IGY

DJ Harrison returns with a soulful cover of "IGY" from Donald Fagen's 1982 album The Nightfly, out now on Stones Throw. Listen to DJ Harrison... Read More

October 6, 2023

Mndsgn - Snaxxx

Mndsgn has been releasing his 'Snax' series between albums for a few years now - there was Snax in 2018, Snaxx in 2019, and now... Read More

September 28, 2023

Sudan Archives - Freakalizer - Egyptian Lover Remix

This one’s for the freaks only. Sudan Archives celebrated The Egyptian Lover’s 60th birthday with the new “Freakalizer” Remix, which premiered at Egyptian’s Lodge Room... Read More

September 22, 2023

Kiefer - It's Ok, B U

Kiefer's new album is It's Ok, B U, is out now. The 16-track record finds Kiefer returning to solo beat making after recent projects focused... Read More

September 19, 2023

Mndsgn - YUM.ME

Mndsgn took a break from touring Japan and Korea to release his latest song "YUM.ME" from Snaxxx, out October 6. The third installment of his... Read More

September 13, 2023

Stones Throw x Union Tokyo

We've teamed up with Union Tokyo for a new Fall Record Shop Collection: an assortment of new pieces hand-crafted and designed in Japan. The capsule... Read More

August 29, 2023

Kiefer - Doomed

Kiefer returns with his third single "Doomed" from his upcoming album It's Ok, B U, out September 22. Kiefer says he feels “there’s a superhero... Read More

August 22, 2023

Karriem Riggins - 12's in 8

Back in 2012, we released a limited Karriem Riggins 7-inch as part of our Fan Club 45 series – "12's in 8" backed with "Analog... Read More

August 16, 2023

Eddie Chacon - Sundown - Gigi Masin Remix

Eddie Chacon connects with Italian composer and producer Gigi Masin for his "Sundown" Remix, a new take on the title track from his album Sundown... Read More

August 15, 2023

Kiefer - Live from Stones Throw Studios

Kiefer's new album It's Ok, B U is out September 22nd and finds the pianist, composer and producer returning to solo beat making after recent... Read More

August 15, 2023

Sudan Archives in The New Yorker

Sudan Archives was profiled in the latest issue of The New Yorker by writer Doreen St. Félix. The article follows Sudan through rehearsals for her... Read More

August 11, 2023

Madvillainy and Champion Sound - 20 Years of HHV Vinyl

We've teamed up with German shop HHV to celebrate their 20th anniversary with updated gatefold sleeves and colored vinyl variants of Madvillainy and Champion Sound.... Read More

August 10, 2023

Benny Sings - Wait for the Summer

"Wait for the Summer" is the latest song from Benny Sings as he pays homage to the dog days of summertime. Benny recorded the track... Read More

July 27, 2023

Pearl & The Oysters - Dungeon Sessions

The dungeon is Stones Throw’s record warehouse where we operate our online store. Ross Harris came up with the casual idea of filming one of... Read More

July 19, 2023

Kirby's Gold (Episode 5)

Kirby's Gold, a Los Angeles travelogue hosted by John Carroll Kirby; produced by Ross Harris and John Carroll Kirby. Episode 5: John Carroll Kirby travels... Read More

July 11, 2023

Kiefer - Dreamer

Kiefer is back with a new song, “Dreamer”. After several live band projects, the L.A. based artist has returned to his roots – playing keys... Read More

July 6, 2023

Koreatown Oddity - FUNDRAZORS - New Music Video

Koreatown Oddity returns with a new music video for "FUNDRAZORS" from his latest album ISTHISFORREAL? released last August. The visual was shot and directed by... Read More

June 30, 2023

John Carroll Kirby - Blowout

Blowout is the latest album from artist, producer, composer, and keyboardist John Carroll Kirby. The record is inspired by a period in Costa Rica spent... Read More

May 31, 2023

Eddie Chacon - We Can't Stop the Hands of Time - Documentary

Eddie Chacon's new documentary We Can't Stop The Hands of Time is here. The film, directed by Brandon Bloom with Art Direction by Garrett Combes,... Read More

May 30, 2023

John Carroll Kirby - Sun Go Down

"Sun Go Down" is the latest song from John Carroll Kirby taken from his upcoming album Blowout, out June 30th. The track is a joyful... Read More

May 18, 2023

NxWorries - Daydreaming

You can catch Anderson .Paak outside, underneath the balcony in the new NxWorries music video “Daydreaming” directed by Knxwledge. The video marks Knx’s directorial debut,... Read More

May 10, 2023

Sofie Royer - Mio

Sofie Royer is back with a new song and music video "Mio", out now on Stones Throw. Sofie describes the track as "a sweet summer... Read More

April 20, 2023

Pearl & The Oysters - Coast 2 Coast

Musical collaborators and life partners Juliette Pearl Davis and Joachim Polack are Pearl & The Oysters. Their Stones Throw debut Coast 2 Coast is out... Read More

April 17, 2023

Sudan Archives - Selfish Soul Remix with ODESZA

Sudan Archives has teamed up with ODESZA, the GRAMMY-nominated duo of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight, for the “Selfish Soul” Remix, premiered this past weekend... Read More

March 31, 2023

Eddie Chacon – Sundown

“Low-key R&B legend” Eddie Chacon’s first album with Stones Throw, Sundown, is out now. Twelve new songs, produced by and written with John Carroll Kirby.... Read More

March 28, 2023

Pearl & The Oysters - Read the Room

"Read the Room" is the latest song off of Pearl & The Oysters' upcoming Stones Throw debut Coast 2 Coast, out April 21st. The band... Read More

March 24, 2023

Benny Sings – Young Hearts

Benny Sings’ new album Young Hearts is out now. Order Vinyl - Benny Sings - Young Hearts On his eighth full-length record, the Dutch singer-songwriter... Read More

March 7, 2023

Eddie Chacon - Sundown - New Music Video

Eddie Chacon returns with the title track from his upcoming album Sundown accompanied by a music video shot by Jack McKain and edited by Brandon... Read More

March 6, 2023

Stones Throw at SXSW - The J Dilla Effect: Breaking Barriers Through Beats

Stones Throw at SXSW. Join us in Austin, Texas for The J Dilla Effect: Breaking Barriers Through Beats on Thursday, March 16th. Stones Throw founder... Read More

February 22, 2023

Benny Sings - Pyjamas - New Music Video

From Benny Sings’ album Young Hearts, the new song “Pyjamas”, a bossa nova-inspired song featuring Remi Wolf. Remi also directed the video, bringing the song’s... Read More

February 17, 2023

Gabriel da Rosa – É o que a casa oferece

Brazilian artist Gabriel da Rosa’s debut album is É o que a casa oferece. A native of Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and... Read More

January 9, 2023

Automatic - EXCESS

Automatic is the trio of Izzy Glaudini (synths, lead vocals), Lola Dompé (drums, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals). Their new album is Excess. Live dates... Read More

January 5, 2023

Automatic Tour Dates

Updated Jan. 5, 2023 All ticket links on our Events page Jan 11 @ Northcote Social Club, Melbourne Jan 12 @ Sydney Festival Jan 14... Read More

November 25, 2022

Blarf – Cease & Desist

BLARF - CEASE & DESIST BROWN VINYL 2022 Our friend Blarf has released an album, Cease & Desist (2019). Read More

November 22, 2022

Gabriel da Rosa - BANDIDA

"Bandida" is the second single from new Stones Throw artist Gabriel da Rosa. Video by Eric Coleman. New Stones Throw signing Gabriel da Rosa brings... Read More

November 8, 2022

Koreatown Oddity: Dungeon Sessions

The dungeon is Stones Throw's record warehouse where we operate our online store. Ross Harris came up with the casual idea of filming one of... Read More

November 2, 2022

Pearl & The Oysters

Put on your Powerglove, have a colorful cocktail and enjoy the view. Stones Throw is excited to introduce Pearl & The Oysters, the duo of... Read More

November 1, 2022

What's New? Beer, Wine, & Grocery Edition

New music from Eddie Chacon. Good vibes from Benny Sings. Dark vibes from Chrome Canyon. Read More

November 1, 2022

Eddie Chacon on Stones Throw

“Low-key R&B legend” Eddie Chacon made an indelible mark in popular music as half of the duo Charles & Eddie, whose 1992 single “Would You... Read More

October 31, 2022

Bauhaus - The Bela Session

2021 edition: “Bela Lugosi's Dead” official reissue. Bauhaus - The Bela Session was produced entirely by the band, released by Leaving Records, and distributed by Stones Throw.... Read More

October 18, 2022

NxWorries featuring H.E.R.

NxWorries is Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge, featuring a radiant vocal contribution from H.E.R. in the new single “Where I Go.” Anderson .Paak directed the visual,... Read More

September 28, 2022

Kiefer & Braxton Cook

Kiefer and saxophonist Braxton Cook collaborate on two tracks. Live dates together in October 2022. Spotify | Apple | Bandcamp The long-time friends have worked... Read More

September 22, 2022

Sofie Royer – Harlequin

Harlequin by Sofie Royer – on Vinyl Harlequin showcases the Viennese—and former-Los Angeleno—musician’s passion for her native city’s opera and ballet traditions as well as... Read More

September 9, 2022

Sudan Archives - Natural Brown Prom Queen

Sudan Archives - Natural Brown Prom Queen VINYL / STREAM Fittingly for a record named for a homecoming event, Natural Brown Prom Queen is all... Read More

August 29, 2022

Introducing: Gabriel da Rosa

Gabriel da Rosa, native of Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, plays traditional-inspired Brazilian bossa nova and samba. He joined the Stones Throw roster... Read More

August 18, 2022

Jamael Dean - Live at Thayer Hall

Live solo performance at Thayer Hall at the Colburn School of Music, July 23, 2022, Piano Spheres Summer Jazz Series. Recorded by Louis Ng. L.A.... Read More

August 8, 2022

J. Rocc - Some Cold Rock Stuf

Vinyl restock, 2022 | J ROCC - SOME COLD ROCK STUF This is the debut album of one of the original turntablists, the longtime DJ for... Read More

August 4, 2022

Koreatown Oddity – ISTHISFORREAL?

On vinyl: Koreatown Oddity - ISTHISFORREAL? The cassette edition is packaged as a replica of the personal journal of the “Existential Landlord” ISTHISFORREAL? is a concept... Read More

July 26, 2022

Knxwledge & J. Rocc – Japan Tour 2022

Sep 1 (Thu) - Tokyo at Vision Sep 3 (Sat) - Osaka at Joule Sep 4 (Sun) - Yokohama at Local Green Festival Sep 9... Read More

July 20, 2022

Mild High Club Tour Dates 2022

Mild High Club Tour dates updated July 27, 2022 Sep. 15: Boulder - Fox Theatre TICKETS *SB Sep. 16: Fort Collins - Aggie Theatre TICKETS... Read More

July 7, 2022

Stimulator Jones - Round Spiritual Ring

On vinyl: Round Spiritual Ring by Stimulator Jones. Spotify | Apple Music Prince's “Raspberry Beret” was playing on the radio in his dad's car when Stimulator Jones... Read More

June 16, 2022

J Rocc - A Wonderful Letter

J.ROCC – A WONDERFUL LETTER J.Rocc’s second full-length producer album.  Spotify | Apple | Bandcamp The scene is sunny, smoggy Southern California, early 1980s. Traffic is barely... Read More

June 2, 2022

Koreatown Oddity - Aggro Crag

Slappy White for Vice President. Video and maxi-single cassette by Koreatown Oddity, created by Mark Bijasa and Dominique Purdy. Read More

June 1, 2022

Live session from the Kiefer Trio

The trio is Kiefer (keys), Luke Titus (drums), and Pera Krstajic (bass), performing the original piece, “Why Not?” and “Montara,” written by Bobby Hutcherson. They're... Read More

May 18, 2022

Sudan Archives - Tour Dates

Homecoming Tour: North America Sept 24 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern Sept 25 - Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Music Club Sept... Read More

May 11, 2022

Join the club

Mild High Club now has pilot's wings. They also have a gold record. Congrats Alex! Read More

April 27, 2022

Kirby's Gold (Episode 4)

Kirby's Gold, a Los Angeles travelogue hosted by John Carroll Kirby; produced by Ross Harris and John Carroll Kirby. Episode 4: Is the first time... Read More

April 15, 2022

Jerry Paper doesn’t take themselves too seriously, and neither should you

Free Time • Vinyl, Spotify, Apple • Jerry Paper Tour Dates Every morning Lucas Nathan wakes up, slips into a flowy dress, and heads to the studio for... Read More

April 12, 2022

We have stickers.

Our 4-inch crack-and-peel logo stickers are back. They're 4-inch diameter with 0.25-inch hole – exactly the size of record labels. We're giving these away with... Read More

April 4, 2022

Restock: Quasimoto - The Unseen

On vinyl: Quasimoto - The Unseen The Unseen was released June 13, 2000 and turned into one of the new decade's first sleeper hits, ranking... Read More

March 9, 2022

Benny Sings Beat Tape II

Benny Sings Beat Tape II is a return to his hip-hop roots featuring friends and collaborators from around the world – now on vinyl.  The... Read More

March 8, 2022

John Carroll Kirby - Dance Ancestral

John Carroll Kirby's fifth album on Stones Throw since 2020. Vinyl TBA. Dance Ancestral follows a loose chronology of a day in the life. The... Read More

March 4, 2022

Maylee Todd - Maloo

Maylee Todd's Stones Throw debut album Maloo, a collection of science fiction lullabies. Los Angeles, March 25, 2022: Live at Non Plus Ultra with VJ... Read More

February 28, 2022

Jerry Paper Tour Dates

Jerry Paper 2022 Tour dates *with Maylee Todd USA & Canada 6/4 - Soda Bar - San Diego* 6/10 - The Roxy Theatre - Los... Read More

February 23, 2022

John Carroll Kirby Tour Dates

Updated March 8, 2022. Check Stones Throw's Events calendar for ticket links and updates Europe 10 Mar: Paradiso, Amsterdam 11 Mar: Le Pop-Up Du Label,... Read More

January 12, 2022

Chrome Canyon – Director

Almost one decade after his debut album Elemental Themes, Chrome Canyon returns with Director, a soundtrack to an unmade film intended to spark vivid, cinematic... Read More

December 3, 2021

Quasimoto - The Further Adventures of Lord Quas (Gold Chains Edition)

We have a limited edition of Quasimoto & Madlib's The Further Adventures of Lord Quas, with: • Alternate album cover • Heavy board, tip-on gatefold... Read More

November 28, 2021

Stones Throw Skate Deck

STONES THROW SKATE DECK 🙂 Peanut Butter Wolf connected with old friend Bod Boyle to make these skate decks for our 25th anniversary. Bod and... Read More

November 26, 2021

Knxwledge / NxWorries / So Nice

KNXWLEDGE - SO NICE 45 10-inch, shaped picture disc featuring the image of Knxwledge b/w Anderson .Paak who Knx collaborates with as NxWorries. Remaining stock... Read More

November 19, 2021

Teeth Agency - Cherry Blossom Child

Cherry Blossom Child is a new collection of experimental folk songs by Teeth Agency (Jesse Hackett and Mariano Chavez). The music was recorded by Jesse... Read More

November 15, 2021

Jamael Dean ∙ Primordial Waters

Primordial Waters is the debut album from 22-year-old jazz prodigy Jamael Dean. The 10-track jazz album is accompanied by a 10-track hip-hop album, produced by... Read More

November 10, 2021

Apifera's 6 Visits

Apifera's 6 Visits EP offers a glimpse of the electronic jazz quartet’s “musical DNA” with interpretations of tracks by Madlib, Duke Ellington, Massive Attack, Sergei... Read More

November 7, 2021

Mndsgn - Ringgo in Colour

Mndsgn drew and painted the original pieces that turned into his album cover for Rare Pleasure. Those works inspired a three-part series called “Ringgo in... Read More

October 27, 2021

U.S. Velvet

Introducing: U.S. Velvet, Zahara Jaime and Collin Davis’s post-punk mission statement. This is their debut single, release on “3-sided” vinyl.  “On their debut self-titled single,... Read More

October 19, 2021

Mndsgn Tour Dates

Check for updates at Stones Throw Events, and from Mndsgn ☻ 2022 Feb 17: San Francisco, The Independent Feb 19: Portland OR, Holocene Feb 21:... Read More

October 5, 2021

Benny Sings Tour Dates - Europe & North America, 2021

Dec 05 - Acapulco, Tropico Festival Dec 07 - Poisson Rouge, NYC - with Silas Short - SOLD OUT Dec 08 - The Sinclair, Cambridge, MA -... Read More

September 30, 2021

Silas Short - Drawing

Drawing is the debut EP from Silas Short. The ethereal pieces that make up Drawing are the product of the 24-year-old talent using the lockdowns... Read More

September 23, 2021

Kiefer Tour Dates – USA, Sep-Nov 2021

The Between Days EP dropped in Spring and the full-legnth album When There's Love Around came out late this summer. Finally Kiefer and the band... Read More

September 16, 2021

Mild High Club - Going Going Gone

Mild High Club's first album in four years is Going Going Gone, released with three vinyl editions. Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp While Alex... Read More

September 8, 2021

Los Retros - Solo Tú

"Solo Tú" is inspired by classic Spanish love songs, and is the first Spanish-language track to be released by Los Retros. Video by Ross Harris.... Read More

September 1, 2021

Kiefer – When there's love around

When There's Love Around – VINYL | SPOTIFY | APPLE When There’s Love Around is an album of two halves. The first is “about feeling small... Read More

August 12, 2021

Cryptozoo Soundtrack by John Carroll Kirby

John Carroll Kirby will make his film score debut with Cryptozoo: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Stones Throw released the album on Spotify | Apple Music with... Read More

August 5, 2021

Kiefer live in the backyard

Live in Kiefer's backyard, Los Angeles, June 15, 2021. Kiefer - Rhodes, Andy McCauley - bass, Will Logan - drums, Josh Johnson - sax, Jacob... Read More

August 4, 2021

Introducing Silas Short

Silas Short is a Chicago-based singer and musician who produces his own music, synthesizing influences from soul and classic R&B. Silas Short’s route to releasing... Read More

July 28, 2021

The Steoples - Wide Through the Eyes of No One

The Steoples are avant-soul duo of GB and Yeofi. Their next album Wide Through the Eyes of No One is coming August 6, 2021. “The... Read More

July 23, 2021

Peyton - PSA

In the store: Peyton - PSA PSA is the full-length debut album from Houston-based singer Peyton Radiating confidence and self-love, PSA sees Peyton standing in... Read More

July 22, 2021

Koreatown Oddity – Little Dominiques Cassette

In the store: Little Dominiques Cassette Koreatown Oddity's Little Dominiques Nosebleed is available again on cassette, in a red case, red shell, with an 8-panel J-card,... Read More

July 22, 2021

The Vinyl Factory: Vex Ruffin at Gold Line

The Vinyl Factory presents Vex Ruffin in the mix at Gold Line. Tracklist: 1. Scientists – Scientific Dub 2. Neu – I’m gluck 3. Gil... Read More

July 15, 2021

Mayer Hawthorne - Impressions

IMPRESSIONS on Vinyl  Mayer Hawthorne released this 6-track covers EP strictly as an online release following his debut album A Strange Arrangement. Impressions is finally... Read More

July 14, 2021

DJ Harrison - Tales from the Old Dominion

On vinyl – DJ Harrison Tales from the Old Dominion This is the second album from DJ Harrison, Richmond VA producer, and player of every instrument in... Read More

July 14, 2021

Madvillain on vinyl

Our Madvillain records by MF DOOM & Madlib have been in print ever since their original release. Here's what we released. Money Folder & Most... Read More

June 16, 2021

Mild High Club ...

Mild High Club is back. Alex and the band are performing new music in Los Angeles, Sep. 19, and New York City, Sep. 24. Tickets:... Read More

June 15, 2021

Steve Arrington - “Joys of Love”

Funk legend Steve Arrington's album Down to the Lowest Terms: The Soul Sessions is essentially decades in the making, first envisioned by Steve as a young man.... Read More

June 9, 2021

Quakers II - The Next Wave

Eight years after their self-titled debut on Stones Throw, Quakers are back with Quakers II: The Next Wave. 50 minutes, 33 tracks, 31 rappers, 3 producers,... Read More

June 7, 2021

Vex Ruffin - LiteAce Frequency Remixes

Vex Ruffin invites Filipino remixers Pasta Groove, Yung Akó and Tarsius to rework tracks from his 2020 album LiteAce Frequency.  LiteAce Frequency Remixes is a digital release... Read More

June 4, 2021

Mndsgn - Rare Pleasure

Vinyl on Stones Throw | Spotify Mndsgn, aka Ringgo Ancheta, began building on dreams and sketches of songs that would later form the new record... Read More

June 2, 2021

John Carroll Kirby - Septet

Composer and keyboardist John Carroll Kirby presents Septet. Streaming on Spotify | Apple Music Septet was recorded live in studio with John on keys, Tracy... Read More

May 9, 2021

You can throw stones ... Rap Pages, 1996

The first Stones Throw press was a profile on Peanut Butter Wolf's new label written by Carlos Niño for the November 1996 issue of Rap... Read More

May 4, 2021

Benny Sings feat. KYLE – “Kids”

On the heels of his just-released album Music, Benny Sings has released the music video for album highlight “Kids” featuring KYLE and an appearance from... Read More

April 26, 2021

Los Retros – Looking Back

Looking Back was recorded circa 2017-2018. Vinyl release TBA. Los Retros will be celebrating the release with a free livestream release show on May 5th... Read More

April 23, 2021

Kiefer – Between Days

BETWEEN DAYS ON VINYL / SPOTIFY / APPLE MUSIC Between Days is the last installment in Kiefer’s trilogy of EPs, following Bridges and Superbloom. Kiefer says,... Read More

April 21, 2021

We have these stickers ...

May 28, 2021 update: We ran out. We no longer have these stickers. * We have a big box of these 3-inch reflective stickers commemorating... Read More

April 2, 2021

John Carroll Kirby – CONFLICT

"Absorb the pain and react smoothly... don't become distracted by the white noise of possibilities... experience a flow-like state, even an Ultra Instinct" — Platinum... Read More

March 29, 2021

The Steoples - Alas Alice

The Steoples are the avant-soul duo of GB and Yeofi, back with their new single ‘Alas Alice’, out now on Stones Throw. “‘Alas Alice’ is... Read More

March 24, 2021

Automatic - Signal Remixes

On vinyl: AUTOMATIC - SIGNAL REMIXES This is the culmination of a year-long series of remixes from the band's debut album Signal. On March 26, 2021: •... Read More

March 12, 2021

Teeth Agency - You Don't Have to Live in Pain

Teeth Agency's debut album You Don't Have to Live in Pain is 2/LP vinyl and a digital booklet. Teeth Agency is artist Mariano Chavez and... Read More

March 3, 2021

Benny Sings – MUSIC

Benny Sings Music on vinyl “There's a secret society of Benny Sings fans ready to share him with the world” - NPR Music In an... Read More

February 22, 2021

Apifera - Gnome Poems

This is a new track created in session for Fact Magazine’s Patch Notes. The track is out now on Spotify & Apple Music. Watch the... Read More

February 9, 2021

Madvillain's All Caps Video

Madvillain's video "All Caps" was directed and animated by James Reitano (TFU Studios) and released early 2004. In those pre-Youtube days we resorted to posting... Read More

February 4, 2021

Knxwledge - Meek Vol. 3-4 & 5-6

Knxwledge's self-released Meek tapes are coming out on vinyl. Meek Vol. 3-4 (1LP, 12 tracks) and Meek Vol. 5-6 (1LP, 13 tracks) are here on Stones... Read More

February 1, 2021

The Koreatown Oddity - Breastmilk

The Koreatown Oddity breaks down his regiment in “Breastmilk” with a video illustrated by Skyler Duf, animated by Ben Marlow. “Breastmilk” is out on 7-inch... Read More

January 27, 2021

Further Adventures of ...

Quasimoto's The Further Adventures of Lord Quas (2005), produced by Madlib, is back on vinyl. This 2/LP set has the album's complete 26 tracks on... Read More

January 21, 2021

Sofie - Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sofie “Hollywood Walk of Fame” from the album Cult Survivor Sofie and film director Eugene Kotlyarenko have created what they describe the release as “a... Read More

January 14, 2021

Doom & Donuts

MF DOOM rapped over a few beats from J Dilla's Donuts. According to a couple of our hazy recollections, right after Dilla died Doom showed... Read More

January 12, 2021

Apifera LIVE

Live, psychedelic and improvisational performance of “The Pit & The Beggar” and “Lake VU” from Apifera’s debut album Overstand. Directed & edited by Ben Kirschenbaum.... Read More

January 5, 2021

MF DOOM

We were fans of KMD. We were fans of Operation: Doomsday. When one day Madlib said he wanted to work with the MC, one of... Read More

December 25, 2020

Los Retros - The Messiah

“To this day, the church is still being prosecuted by demonic forces and are mocked for their rebirth in Christ. This video is a brief... Read More

December 11, 2020

Ras G

Gregory Shorter Jr. aka Ras G (December 11, 1978 – July 29, 2019) was one of the definitive producers of the Los Angeles beat scene, a... Read More

December 10, 2020

The Twilite Tone: Fact Mag Patch Notes

The Twilite Tone in an impromptu practice performance for Fact Mag's Patch Notes series. The first and last selections are from his album The Clearing,... Read More

December 8, 2020

Apifera – Overstand

Apifera's debut album Overstand Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp About Apifera Apifera is the new project of Yuval Havkin aka Rejoicer (keys), Nitai Hershkovits (keys),... Read More

November 30, 2020

Tyler, the Creator & Prophet - Peach Fuzz

10-inch, shaped picture disc of Tyler, the Creator “Peach Fuzz” b/w Prophet “Wanna Be Your Man” on Stones Throw Records. Available here: Tyler, the Creator... Read More

November 12, 2020

Carhartt WIP & Stones Throw - RELEVANT PARTIES

Carhartt WIP has teamed up with Stones Throw and a handful of other indie labels – Jazzy Sport, Ninja Tune, Public Possession, DFA Records, and... Read More

October 28, 2020

John Carroll Kirby – “High”

‘High’ is a song about missed opportunities. It's a song about being too stoned to talk to someone you like, but also being too high... Read More

October 23, 2020

Originalitos: The return of Frankie Reyes

Frankie Reyes (aka Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker) is back with Originalitos, his second album for Stones Throw. Throughout eight original compositions created on the analogue Oberheim synthesizer,... Read More

October 20, 2020

Maylee Todd on Stones Throw

Welcome Maylee Todd to Stones Throw. She's a musician, performance artist, and producer based in Toronto, whose themes are inspired by science fiction and conceptual... Read More

October 19, 2020

Mndsgn - Truth of the Matter

Mndsgn covers Sofie’s “Truth of the Matter” SPOTIFY | APPLE Ringgo Ancheta speaks: “‘Truth Of The Matter’ is one of my favorite songs on the... Read More

October 13, 2020

Benny Sings & Mac DeMarco - Rolled Up

"Rolled Up" VINYL | SPOTIFY | APPLE | BANDCAMP The song comes to life in the existential video: contemplating a broken egg while sipping a... Read More

October 9, 2020

MADVILLAIN - FOUR TET REMIXES - VINYL

USUALLY THE ONLY PERSON TO REMIX MADLIB RECORDS IS MADLIB. BUT FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF MF DOOM & MADLIB'S ALBUM MADVILLAINY IN 2004, OUR PARTNERS... Read More

October 8, 2020

The Twilite Tone - The Clearing

Stones Throw is proud to announce The Clearing, the debut solo album from Chicago musician and producer The Twilite Tone, aka Anthony Khan. On vinyl:... Read More

October 2, 2020

Automatic Demo Tape

When we signed Automatic last year they had this fantastic 6-track demo tape. It's available today for Bandcamp Friday. Automatic Demo on Bandcamp | on... Read More

September 23, 2020

Vex Ruffin - LiteAce Frequency

Vex Ruffin – LiteAce Frequency: Vinyl | Spotify | Apple Music “Mabuhay Boy” dir. by Eric Coleman When Vex Ruffin’s family moved from Northridge, California to the City... Read More

September 11, 2020

Quakers – Supa K: Heavy Tremors

Production supergroup Quakers is back. Listen to the new 50-track beat tape, Supa K: Heavy Tremors – ON VINYL |  SPOTIFY | APPLE | YOUTUBE Supa... Read More

September 1, 2020

The Growth Eternal - Bass Tone Paintings

This is the debut of Tulsa native Bryron Crenshaw as The Growth Eternal. Bass Tone Paintings cassette with 40-page digital booklet is out on Leaving... Read More

August 26, 2020

Introducing: Apifera

Stones Throw is proud to welcome Apifera to the label's growing roster of jazz innovators.  Play “Lake VU” – Youtube | Spotify | Apple Music –... Read More

August 7, 2020

Knxwledge - Meek Vol. 1-2

Update: These are sold out. Last few copies are available at HHV.de -- Knxwledge's self-released Meek tapes are coming out on vinyl. Meek Vol. 1-2... Read More

July 31, 2020

Knxwledge x Rhymezlikedimez T-shirt

Knxwledge and Rhymezlikedimez have collaborated on this two-sided T-shirt of Knx and his "toy poodle" Koko. Knx & Koko on WHITE | Knx & Koko... Read More

July 21, 2020

Prophet - Come on Hard

Come on Hard, directed by Frank Hom, from the album Don't Forget It Read More

July 13, 2020

The Twilite Tone - Do It Properly

“Do It Properly” is the latest single from our new signing, Chicago-based producer and musician The Twilite Tone. Listen on Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp... Read More

July 6, 2020

Sudan Archives – “Black Vivaldi Sonata” – a COLORS show

Sudan performs "Black Vivaldi Sonata" from the album Athena. This is an encore performance following an earlier session with "Iceland Moss." Read More

June 30, 2020

Sudan Archives: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Sudan Archives: vocals, violin; Dominic Johnson: viola; Jessica McJunkins: violin; Khari Joyner: cello This was the last Tiny Desk concert NPR did before shutting down... Read More

June 29, 2020

Los Retros - Everlasting

Los Retros - Everlasting | Spotify | Apple Music Mauri Tapia on the lead single “New Humanity”: “It was written as a message to the... Read More

June 26, 2020

Sofie - Cult Survivor

Sofie's self-produced debut album Cult Survivor. VINYL | SPOTIFY | APPLE | BANDCAMP Surrounded by classical music from a young age, Sofie started learning the violin... Read More

June 22, 2020

Knxwledge - Koko & 10,000 Proof

Two Knxwledge EP's are out today: Koko and 10,000 Proof. These were originally released on 7-inch vinyl and 10-inch vinyl as a part of the... Read More

June 18, 2020

The Koreatown Oddity – Little Dominiques Nosebleed

Little Dominiques Nosebleed | Spotify | Apple | + Cassette The Koreatown Oddity is Dominique Purdy. This album tells the origin story of his “supernatural powers and spiritual... Read More

June 15, 2020

Madvillainy (Sire Edition)

Update: SOLD OUT | We have a limited edition vinyl of MF Doom & Madlib's collaboration that we're calling Madvillainy (Sire Edition). Pre-order available now... Read More

June 13, 2020

On the count of three ...

360° video: J Rocc & Karriem Riggins improv take on J Dilla's "Fuck the Police". Thanks to director Ross Harris for pulling up this outtake... Read More

June 8, 2020

Rejoicer: Spiritual Sleaze LIVE

“Choco & Bun” is a new track from Rejoicer. This is the third and last in a series of videos filmed at Rejoicer's studio earlier... Read More

May 26, 2020

Piano Mayne

Introducing Teeth Agency: artist Mariano Chavez and musician Jesse Hackett, a touring member of Gorillaz. “Lizard lounge jazz and French noir sleaze with sinking ship... Read More

May 15, 2020

Jerry Paper - Abracadabra

Abracadabra on vinyl | Spotify | Apple Jerry Paper is Lucas Nathan. Jerry Paper is instant coffee, bullshit jobs, weekly therapy sessions, crises of conscience,... Read More

May 13, 2020

Steve Arrington - The Joys of Love

Spotify | Apple Inspired funk legend Steve Arrington returns with his newest single “The Joys of Love,” soulfully produced by Mndsgn and Devin Morrison. In... Read More

May 7, 2020

Knx_Koko

Knxwledge 14. don_tgottabe From the album 1988, Knx on the bike followed by his dog Koko rocking the shades, headband, and red striped suit. 19. makeitliveforever... Read More

May 6, 2020

Attention: Koreatown Oddity

Koreatown Oddity has released a couple singles back-to-back. “Attention Challenge” featuring Swift and Skyler Duf, and “Weed in L.A.” Koreatown Oddity on Spotify | Koreatown... Read More

May 4, 2020

Samiyam: Reflectionz (5/5/2020)

Cassette/download | Spotify | Apple Music Samiyam dropped a beat tape on Bandcamp a little while before the world got messed up. We got it... Read More

May 1, 2020

Vivians – Mndsgn and Koreatown Oddity

On vinyl: VIVIANS Vivians is Mndsgn and Koreatown Oddity, featuring guest appearances by Zeroh, Cohenbeats, Quelle Chris and Jonwayne as Uncle Trill. This premiered as... Read More

May 1, 2020

Vex Ruffin – Emilio

Emilio on Stones Throw / Spotify / Apple / Bandcamp Vex Ruffin grew up between California’s Inland Empire and Alabang, Manila in the Philippines and... Read More

April 24, 2020

Zeroh – BLQLYTE – on Leaving Records

Zeroh comes from the wild west coast scene that brought us Ras G and Jonwayne. His debut album for Leaving Records is BLQLYTE, six years... Read More

April 24, 2020

John Carroll Kirby – MY GARDEN

Composer John Carroll Kirby’s Stones Throw debut is My Garden VINYL | SPOTIFY | BANDCAMP Kirby is a go-to collaborator for a number of artists... Read More

April 16, 2020

Jamael Dean - Oblivion

Cassette & Download | Spotify | Apple Jamael Dean is a 20 year-old jazz prodigy who has collaborated and performed with the likes of Kamasi... Read More

March 26, 2020

Knxwledge – 1988

1988 on vinyl | Spotify 1988 is the follow up to Knxwledge's official debut album Hud Dreems (Stones Throw, 2015). The same year Hud Dreems... Read More

March 17, 2020

John Carroll Kirby: Producer & Performer Spotlight

“I've had the chance to work with some of the best and am proud to consider myself as much an accompanist as a soloist ...”... Read More

March 9, 2020

Old Shirts

From the archives, straight out of a box ... Read More

March 9, 2020

Sofie & Mndsgn – “Abeja”

Sofie put together an album for Stones Throw a couple years ago called Sofie's SOS Tape, which included a song by her and Mndsgn. “Abeja”... Read More

March 1, 2020

We like making show posters.

This was a show in Austin until it was canceled. Now it's our imaginary show with Los Retros, Sudan Archives, John Carroll Kirby, Prophet, Rejoicer,... Read More

February 21, 2020

Gabriel Garzón-Montano | A COLORS SHOW

Gabriel Garzón-Montano performs a medley of new tracks – “Someone,” “Agüita,” and “Bloom” – all from an upcoming album release with Jagjaguwar. Read More

February 20, 2020

Prophet - Don't Forget It

Prophet meshes synths with his raw emotions on Don’t Forget It. The Bay Area’s hidden gem is making a strong comeback in 2020. The Fader... Read More

February 19, 2020

Quasimoto "Talkin Shit" 45

“Talkin Shit" 45 now in silver & gold. Update: Our copies are sold out. Ask for this at indie record stores. On the crime-infested east... Read More

February 14, 2020

Rejoicer - Spiritual Sleaze

Rejoicer's Spiritual Sleaze, second full length album Stream: SPOTIFY | APPLE The follow-up to Energy Dreams (2018), Spiritual Sleaze, sees the Tel Aviv-based producer and Raw Tapes founder drawing on his... Read More

February 12, 2020

Sofie's “Truth of the Matter“ with Gary Wilson

“Truth of the Matter” is the second single from Sofie, with a video directed by Ross Harris and Folerio Milano, starring Sofie with Gary Wilson.... Read More

February 3, 2020

Meet The Twilite Tone

Chicago based producer The Twilite Tone has signed to Stones Throw. His new single “Space Invaders” is out now. The Twilite Tone, aka Anthony Khan,... Read More

January 16, 2020

J Dilla - Donuts (Jelly Edition)

2/LP Red-in-clear edition of Donuts, a limited run created for Stones Throw and Rough Trade (NY, London) In the store | Stones Throw | Rough... Read More

December 12, 2019

Jamael Dean & The Afronauts Live at the Gold Line – VIDEO

Performing "Kronos" from the album Black Space Tapes. The video was directed, shot and edited by Ross Harris. Assisted by Arianne Salugao. Jamael Dean -... Read More

December 3, 2019

Sofie - 99 Glimpses

We're welcoming Sofie to Stones Throw. She was a member of the original Boiler Room crew, and presents a monthly show called SOS Radio on NTS Radio.... Read More

November 17, 2019

2020 Vinyl Subscription

2020 VINYL SUBSCRIPTION – NOW CLOSED We are offering a one-year subscription for all Stones Throw vinyl releases in 2020. Subscribers will receive every new... Read More

October 29, 2019

Jamael Dean - Black Space Tapes

Pianist and producer Jamael Dean is a jazz prodigy. Just 20 years old, he’s already collaborated and performed with the likes of Kamasi Washington, Thundercat,... Read More

October 3, 2019

Lee Scratch Perry, Peaking Lights, and Ivan Lee – LIFE OF THE PLANTS

Lee Scratch Perry, Peaking Lights, and Ivan Lee collaborate for ‘Life of the Plants’ Electronic dub record on Stones Throw Records The players are Lee... Read More

September 27, 2019

Automatic – Signal

Izzy Glaudini (synths, vocals), Lola Dompé (drums, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals) met while immersed in L.A.'s DIY band scene, and started jamming together... Read More

September 13, 2019

Peyton - Reach Out EP

Vinyl PEYTON - REACH OUT Stream/download PEYTON - REACH OUT “the young singer-songwriter strikes that perfect balance between open-hearted naivety and winking cynicism.” - THE... Read More

September 11, 2019

Introducing: Jamael Dean

Jamael Dean has signed to Stones Throw. Here's a couple tracks: "Eledumare" and "People Tell Olo." Look out for an album later this year. Pianist,... Read More

September 5, 2019

Sudan Archives – Athena

Violinist, singer, songwriter, and producer Sudan Archives – debut album on Stones Throw Records. Athena - Vinyl LP | Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp She first emerged as an... Read More

July 26, 2019

Kiefer – Superbloom

Since the release of his last full-length Happysad in summer 2018, Kiefer released the mini-album Bridges, toured the USA and Europe, and produced three beats... Read More

July 9, 2019

Introducing: Peyton

21-year-old, Houston-based R&B singer-songwriter Peyton will release Reach Out EP on Stones Throw Records in 2019. Her debut single is “To Spare.” Born in Missouri... Read More

June 27, 2019

Introducing: Automatic

Los Angeles post-punk trio Automatic has signed to Stones Throw. Automatic is Izzy Glaudini (synths, vocals), Lola Dompé (drums, vocals) and Halle Saxon (bass, vocals).... Read More

May 20, 2019

Retrospect by Los Retros

A first-generation Mexican-American, 19-year-old Mauri Tapia began experimenting with music as a child, borrowing his older brother's guitar at the early age of 8. At... Read More

February 22, 2019

Benny Sings - City Pop

Benny Sings – Dutch musician/producer/songwriter – his sixth album and first for Stones Throw. City Pop was inspired by and written in cities all over... Read More

February 19, 2019

Kiefer - Bridges EP

Kiefer is a keyboardist first and foremost, taught to play the blues by his father practically before he could walk. He started producing his own... Read More

February 19, 2019

Introducing Los Retros

Mauri, a 19 year old from Oxnard CA, has been making music for several years, playing every instrument on his recordings and has grown a... Read More

January 10, 2019

Jerry Paper Live in the Dungeon

Jerry Paper performing "Grey Area" in the dungeon, with the full band: Christoph Hochheim - Guitar, Taylor Thompson - Bass, Alyson Kennon - Keys, Teddy... Read More

January 2, 2019

Rejoicer - Heavy Smoke

From Trebelzine by John-Paul Shiver: Yuvi Havkin, the Tel-Aviv based musician who produces as Rejoicer, is seen as the foremost cultivator of Israel’s modern beat... Read More

November 19, 2018

In the dungeon with Rejoicer

Yuvi Havkin (Rejoicer) - keys, Nitai Herskovits - keys, Sol Monk - drums. Filmed by Ross Harris. Read More

September 2, 2018

Rejoicer - Energy Dreams

Rejoicer (Yuvi Havkin) is a producer from Tel-Aviv, who splices together funk, hip-hop, breakbeats and jazz. He's helped cultivate Israel’s modern beat movement, and fostered... Read More

June 8, 2018

Kiefer - Happysad

Happysad is the first Stones Throw release for L.A. pianist and producer Kiefer Shackelford. Clear vinyl edition exclusively at Stones Throw. Kiefer is a constant... Read More

May 30, 2018

Sudan Archives - Sink

In the store | SUDAN ARCHIVES - SINK Sophomore EP by singer, songwriter, producer and violinist Sudan Archives. “Nont for Sale” – Directed by Sudan... Read More

May 23, 2018

Jerry Paper on Stones Throw

Jerry Paper, the creative persona of songwriter, performer and producer Lucas Nathan, has signed to Stones Throw Records for a new full length coming later... Read More

May 18, 2018

NxWorries - Lyk Dis

We worked with illustrator Robin Velghe on a couple short clips from the Yes Lawd remix album - “Bstwun (Chppd)” and “Wngs (Rmx)” - and... Read More

May 11, 2018

Washed Out - "Face Up"

STREAM | WASHED OUT - FACE UP Washed Out's new single "Face Up" premiered a couple weeks ago on Adult Swim's Singles Program and it's... Read More

May 11, 2018

Prophet - Wanna Be Your Man

Prophet is an underground funk musician from the San Francisco Bay Area, who, until this year, had only put his name to one record: an... Read More

April 27, 2018

Stimulator Jones - Exotic Worlds and Masterful Treasures

VINYL | EXOTIC WORLDS & MASTERFUL TREASURES Hailing from Roanoke, VA, Stimulator Jones plays every instrument you put in front of him (from banjo to... Read More

April 25, 2018

Cool Maritime - Sharing Waves - LP with silk screen jacket

In the store | COOL MARITIME - SHARING WAVES Sharing Waves is the second release on Leaving Records by Cool Maritime. Available now: 1/LP vinyl... Read More

April 12, 2018

Ras G - Stargate Music

In the store | RAS G - STARGATE MUSIC Stargate Music is the latest full-length album by Ras G, on Leaving Records. The official release... Read More

March 28, 2018

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – Fruitflies

“Fruitflies” is one of our favorite tracks from Gabriel Garzón-Montano's album Jardin. Here's a new video by Gabriel’s friend and long time collaborator, Santiago Carrasquilla.... Read More

March 23, 2018

Photos: Stones Throw SXSW 2018

The crew came to SXSW on March 16 L-R: Stimulator Jones • Sudan Archives • Karriem Riggins • Prophet • The Steoples • Edan in... Read More

March 21, 2018

Josiah Steinbrick - Two Bonangs, Coated Spheres, Piano, Two Synthesizers, Natural Objects

Excellent "unofficial video" for Josiah Steinbrick's Meeting of Waters album on Leaving Records. The track is titled, "02 (Two Bonangs, Coated Spheres, Piano, Two Synthesizers,... Read More

March 21, 2018

Stimulator Jones — Ladies Only R&B Tape

Evan Nabavian over at Passion of the Weiss hit up Stimulator Jones for a mix of slow jams. Jones went dug up artifacts like Sa-Deuce... Read More

March 20, 2018

Introducing Grandmilly and Shozae

Grandmilly & Shozae are an MC/producer duo from Long Island. Their Stones Throw debut Adventureland will be released summer 2018. Rapper Grandmilly (of Raider Klan/Zeroklique)... Read More

March 8, 2018

Benedek - Kushel - Leaving Records

In the store | BENEDEK - KUSHEL New 5-track tape from Benedek on Leaving Records - "Lo-Fi House & Rave & Trance & New Age... Read More

February 16, 2018

Video: Carlos Niño – Perrsssspeshhhhiift

Carlos Niño & Friends – “Perrsssspeshhhhiift,” featuring Jamael Dean, from the album Going Home. The video is footage from Oahu shot by Carlos Niño, with... Read More

February 1, 2018

Peanut Butter Wolf on Mike D's The Echo Chamber, February 3

“Blood moon, Full moon, Blue Moon, take a break from your sound bathing people and tune in,” to Mike D's Beats 1 show The Echo... Read More

January 23, 2018

Stimulator Jones - "Choosey Lover"

New track from Stimulator Jones, covering an Isley Bros classic "Choosey Lover." Expect an album in 2018. Stimulator Jones is the latest signing to Stones... Read More

January 17, 2018

Kiefer on Stones Throw

Pianist and producer Kiefer (Shackelford) is the latest name on Stones Throw. His debut album was Kickinit Alone, released on Leaving Records last year. Expect... Read More

January 17, 2018

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – Jungle Pussy – Little Simz

“The Game Remix” Jungle Pussy with Gabriel Garzón-Montano “Bombo Fabrika Remix” Little Simz with Gabriel Garzón-Montano Read More

January 16, 2018

Samiyam – Pizza Party – vinyl and tour

In the store | SAMIYAM - PIZZA PARTY Samiyam's vinyl is finally in the house. Tour dates for Europe announced. Tour dates for Asia coming... Read More

January 14, 2018

Tuxedo II

In the store | TUXEDO II 5 time Grammy™ losers are back! Tuxedo's Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One are back with Tuxedo II. Read More

January 10, 2018

Carlos Niño and Friends - Live at the World Stage

In the store | CARLOS NIÑO - LIVE AT THE WORLD STAGE CASSETTE In the store | CARLOS NIÑO - GOING HOME VINYL Carlos Niño... Read More

January 4, 2018

Matthewdavid – Time Flying Beats

In the store | MATTHEWDAVID - TIME FLYING BEATS Los Angeles producer Matthew "Matthewdavid" McQueen releases 34 min. of bass-heavy beats via his own Leaving... Read More

December 19, 2017

Mild High Club b/w King Gizzard - "Rolling Stoned"

In the store | ROLLING STONED 45 Pre-order for January 19, 2018 release King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard b/w Mild High Club, each recording... Read More

November 27, 2017

X –––– NxWorries tees

In the store | NXWORRIES X WHITE In the store | NXWORRIES X BLACK NxWorries album cover, white on white & black on black –... Read More

November 15, 2017

Jonti - Zuki

In the store | JONTI - TOKORATS "Zuki" takes a trip through the afterlife, via one woman's journey after a car accident. The protagonist weaves... Read More

November 14, 2017

Washed Mndsgn

WASHED OUT TOUR DATES 26 Nov: Istanbul @ Salon 1 Dec: Brussels @ VK 3 Dec: Berlin @ Festsaal Kreuzberg 4 Dec: Amsterdam @ Melkweg... Read More

November 8, 2017

Karriem Riggins - Oddness video

"Oddness" by Karriem Riggins, from Headnod Suite. Video by Tuomas Vauhkonen and Jeremias Nieminen. Read More

November 3, 2017

Jonti - Tokorats

In the store | JONTI - TOKORATS Tokorats is Jonti's third album for Stones Throw, following back-to-back releases Twirligig (2012) and Sine & Moon (2013).... Read More

November 2, 2017

NxWorries Test Press

NxWorries Yes Lawd! Remixes drops Nov. 17, and the vinyl follows on Nov. 24. We had 100 copies of the test press up this morning,... Read More

October 26, 2017

Introducing: Stimulator Jones

Stimulator Jones had a track called “Soon Never Comes” on Sofie's SOS Tape late last year. Here's his new single, “Need Your Body” -- debut... Read More

October 24, 2017

Carlos Niño and Friends - "Going Home" - video by Iasos

In the store | CARLOS NIÑO & FRIENDS - GOING HOME Carlos Niño and legendary New Age composer Iasos have collaborated a few times since... Read More

October 20, 2017

Jonti - Staring Window

Jonti's "Staring Window" is from the upcoming album Tokorats. The animated video features the animation of Aaron D. Guadamuz, source material for Tokorats album artwork. Read More

October 19, 2017

NxWorries - Yes Lawd! Remixes

Yes Lawd! Remixes – on vinyl, on cd, and streaming – is a rework of Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge's debut as NxWorries. It only made sense... Read More

October 18, 2017

Video: Gabriel Garzón-Montano - The Jardín Sessions at Waterfront Studios

Here's a short film about the making of Gabriel Garzón-Montano's Jardin. The album was recorded with analog guru Henry Hirsch, and it was the last... Read More

October 13, 2017

Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman - Triple Fat Lice

In the store | TRIPLE FAT LICE Stream the album right here. But first... Triple Fat Lice Poem by Homeboy Sandman      Triple Fat Lice is... Read More

October 10, 2017

Cohenbeats and Quelle Chris – "Daily Affirmations"

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and people like me. Quelle Chris rapped on the title track for Cohenbeats album Daily Affirmations, and now he's... Read More

September 25, 2017

KNX / ASIA

Knx kicks off a tour in Asia in a few days. Next up: NxWorries remixes. Sep 30: Nagoya @ JB's Oct 1: Kobe @ Troopcafe... Read More

September 20, 2017

Ghost Notes: Music of the Unplayed – photography book by B+

In the store | GHOST NOTES by B+ Pre-order for December 12 release. Books signed by B+ When Stones Throw relocated to Los Angeles in... Read More

September 20, 2017

King Gizzard and Mild High Club - Sketches Of Brunswick East

In the store | KING GIZZARD & MILD HIGH CLUB - SKETCHES Vinyl shipping now. King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard is an insanely good,... Read More

September 19, 2017

Egyptian Lover's custom 12-inch sleeves

He's been known to get busy with pen & ink whenever he's around some blank 12-inch sleeves. Here's some of Egyptian Lover's custom sleeves, photographed... Read More

September 13, 2017

Midnight in a Perfect World mix by Washed Out for KEXP

Midnight in a Perfect World is KEXP’s weekly hour-long guest DJ show. Tracklist & tour dates below. TRACK LIST Midnight in a Perfect World -... Read More

September 12, 2017

Jardín Instrumentals from Gabriel Garzón-Montano

In the store | JARDIN INSTRUMENTALS Instrumentals tracks from Gabriel Garzón-Montano's album Jardin will be released September 22. We have vinyl shipping now. Oct 20... Read More

September 12, 2017

Carlos Niño and Friends - Going Home - album and tour

In the store | CARLOS NIÑO & FRIENDS - GOING HOME The fifth album in Carlos Niño's "Friends" series is coming out October 20 on... Read More

September 8, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano joins Amazon for an acoustic "Crawl"

Gabriel Garzón-Montano has recorded an acoustic version of "Crawl" for Amazon Acoustics, a 3 hour playlist of exclusive material. Listen here: amazon.com/acoustics GABRIEL GARZÓN-MONTANO LIVE... Read More

August 31, 2017

Opio – Souls of Mischief MC – releases Wounded Healer

In the store | OPIO - WOUNDED HEALER Leaving Records presents new material from Opio of Souls of Mischief / Hieroglyphics. The project was produced... Read More

August 11, 2017

The Steoples – Six Rocks

In the store | THE STEOPLES - SIX ROCKS Stream it: Six Rocks Meet the Steoples — Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker and Yeofi Andoh. Gabriel is a... Read More

August 7, 2017

Mndsgn and Stones Throw tees by Ryu Okubo

In the store | STONES THROW by RYU OKUBO In the store | MNDSGN by RYU OKUBO These shirts were made for the Tokyo exhibition... Read More

August 4, 2017

Washed Out – Mister Mellow – vinyl LP

In the store | WASHED OUT - MISTER MELLOW The vinyl release for Washed Out’s Mister Mellow is now shipping. The LP is on yellow/mustard... Read More

July 26, 2017

Springtime in the park gang banger love ballads by Bryant K

In the store | BRYANT K - DREAMS 45 “Dreams” b/w “Rooms” is Bryant K’s second 45 for Stones Throw, exactly 10 years after “Daisies Grow.”... Read More

July 25, 2017

1980s found footage from Israel for Cohenbeats "Get Started" video

"Get Started" and "4urHealth" from the album Daily Affirmations. The video uses found footage from Israel in the 80s-90s, directed by Alek Lee & Cohenbeats,... Read More

July 25, 2017

Tuxedo plays NPR's Tiny Desk

By Bobby Carter for NPR When Tuxedo arrived at NPR and Mayer Hawthorne spied a small 'Ho!' button sitting on Bob Boilen's desk, he immediately... Read More

July 25, 2017

Hey there's a couple Washed Out posters right here

In the store | WASHED OUT MISTER MELLOW POSTERS Two posters together in one, black & orange, 36 x 24-inch (91 x 61-cm). Read More

July 21, 2017

Benedek - Bene's World

In the store | BENEDEK - BENE'S WORLD Benedek is a producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ. But then, who isn't these days? The difference here... Read More

July 20, 2017

DJ Harrison: Richmond Gospel

DJ Harrison talks about his love of spiritual music from his hometown, Richmond, Virginia. Video by Mike Handler. Harrison's album Hazymoods is now available on... Read More

July 14, 2017

Tuxedo – "July" - Sly and Robbie Remix

“Getting to witness things like Sly physically strapping himself to his drum kit and Robbie playing every note on the bass with only his thumb...... Read More

July 14, 2017

Sudan Archives EP - Come Meh Way

This is Sudan Archives, a 23 year-old violinist/vocalist who writes, plays, and produces her own music. She is self-taught on the violin, inspired by Sudanese... Read More

July 4, 2017

Washed Out - Mister Mellow

In the store | WASHED OUT - MISTER MELLOW Washed Out's full-length album Mister Mellow on Stones Throw Records. The 12-track album is accompanied by... Read More

July 2, 2017

Photos: Los Angeles premiere of Washed Out's Mister Mellow

We had a premiere screening of Washed Out's Mister Mellow at Vista Theatre in Los Angeles. Ernest (Washed Out) and Peanut Butter Wolf both DJed,... Read More

June 30, 2017

Washed Out's Mister Mellow: the visual album

The video component of Washed Out's Mister Mellow is the album's 12 individually made clips, which are collected on the DVD as the visual album.... Read More

June 28, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano - Bombo Fabrika (Official Video)

GABRIEL ON TOUR 6/29: Toronto @ Revival Bar 7/4: Geneva @ Montreux Jazz Festival 7/8: Liege @ Les Ardentes 7/9: Gräfenhainichen, Germany @ Splash! Festival... Read More

June 27, 2017

White Boiz - Mary's Son

Krondon & Shafiq Husayn are White Boiz. "Mary's Son" from the album Neighborhood Wonderful. Video directed by Krondon, shot and edited by Andreas Brauning and... Read More

June 20, 2017

Trance Farmers – "Teleportal"

Here's a new one from Trance Farmers – "Teleportal" – from a full-length album called Sugar Lemon Hog Whistle coming out later this year on... Read More

June 19, 2017

Washed Out: MISTER MELLOW TOUR

Aug. 11: Houston @ White Oak Music Hall Aug. 12: Dallas @ Gorilla vs Bear Festival at Bomb Factory Aug. 14 - Tempe, AZ @... Read More

June 16, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – “Sour Mango (Seven Davis Jr Remix)”

Seven Davis Jr remix of Gabriel Garzón-Monano's “Sour Mango” from the album Jardin. “From one soul singer to another,” says Seven Davis Jr, “Gabriel's sound... Read More

June 16, 2017

DJ Harrison – Hazymoods

ON VINYL DJ HARRISON - HAZYMOODS DJ Harrison is Richmond VA-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Devonne Harris. The son of a radio DJ who introduced him... Read More

June 7, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano at NPR's Tiny Desk

Bobby Carter from NPR's Tiny Desk series writes: “I was, admittedly, thrown for a loop when Gabriel Garzón-Montano told me that he wanted to perform... Read More

June 6, 2017

The Steoples – “From the Otherside”

The Steoples – “From the Otherside” – a new track from the latest name at Stones Throw. The Steoples are Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker ("GB") and Yeofi... Read More

May 26, 2017

Washed Out - Get Lost

Washed Out has released his first new music in 4 years, with a new single and video for "Get Lost" – out now on Stones... Read More

May 25, 2017

Jonti – “Rain” – Live in the parking lot

Jonti "Rain" Sung live in an Los Angeles parking lot, filmed by Ross Harris. / Sydney Opera House, May 27-28: Jonti w/ The Avalanches -... Read More

May 16, 2017

BANANA / VINYL

In the store | BANANA - LIVE (Leaving Records) Banana is an ensemble led by Josiah Steinbrick, with Stella Mozgawa (Warpaint), Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot... Read More

May 16, 2017

In the studio with DJ Harrison – “KalimbaTale”

DJ Harrison recording “KalimbaTale” from the album HazyMoods. Video filmed at Jellowstone, Richmond VA by Mike Handler. Read More

May 16, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – “Fruitflies” – Live in studio

Gabriel Garzón-Montano performs “Fruitflies” live from Stones Throw Studios “Fruitflies” and “The Game” (below) videos directed by Eric Coleman. LIVE DATES 5/16 - Seattle @ Crocodile... Read More

May 5, 2017

TUBE SOCKS

KIEFER - KICKINIT ALONE Ruff Mercy made this great thing. @kiefer_on_keys | kiefdaddysupreme Read More

May 4, 2017

Video: Step into Stones Throw Studios

The folks at Vinyl Factory and Fact Mag put together something about Stones Throw Studios. The clip features Karriem Riggins, Egyptian Lover, Peanut Butter Wolf,... Read More

April 28, 2017

NxWorries – Get Bigger

In the store | NXWORRIES - YES LAWD! Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge on the roof at Fendi ... “Get Bigger” a piece called Freedom has... Read More

April 18, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – “My Balloon”

In the store | GABRIEL GARZÓN-MONTANO - JARDÍN Here's a video for “My Balloon” from Gabriel Garzón-Montano's album Jardín. The video was directed by Santiago... Read More

April 18, 2017

Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman – Lice Two: Still Buggin'

In the store | AESOP ROCK & SANDMAN - LICE TWO Now on vinyl: Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman's second edition of Lice. 5-track EP... Read More

April 18, 2017

Homeboy Sandman Snapback (Mitchell and Ness)

In the store | HOMEBOY SANDMAN SNAPBACK (MITCHELL & NESS) 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool. Full raised embroidery on front panels. Read More

April 14, 2017

Watch: Homeboy Sandman "Bamboo" from Veins

In the store | HOMEBOY SANDMAN - VEINS "Bamboo" produced by RTNC, is from the new album Veins. Video created by Schlonglord, with artwork by... Read More

April 11, 2017

NxWorries – Anderson.Paak and Knxwledge – SCARED MONEY

New video from Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge's collaborative album Yes Lawd! “Scared Money” – directed by Calmatic – is a homage to the film Paid... Read More

April 10, 2017

Karriem Riggins remixes Gabriel Garzón-Montano's “Crawl”

Karriem Riggins remixes Gabriel Garzón-Montano's “Crawl” “When I asked him how he made the beat he told me it's him playing straight through,” says Gabriel.... Read More

April 10, 2017

Vex Ruffin – Conveyor

In the store | VEX RUFFIN - CONVEYOR Vex Ruffin's second full length album. Video for "Front" directed by Geneva Jacuzzi. We'll let Vex Ruffin... Read More

April 7, 2017

Rhythm Roulette with Tuxedo

“Jake One and Mayer Hawthorne form like Voltron to become production duo Tuxedo, the latest contestants on MASS APPEAL’s Rhythm Roulette. The pair stopped by... Read More

April 7, 2017

Homeboy Sandman - Veins

In the store | HOMEBOY SANDMAN - VEINS “a burning desire to just fuckin rhyme...” Before we even get to the album, here's Sandman's traditional... Read More

April 4, 2017

Video: Karriem Riggins – “Bahia Dreamin'”

Karriem Riggins' album Headnod Suite came out a few weeks ago. Here's a video for “Bahia Dreamin'" directed by Calmatic.  On the web: Karriem Riggins... Read More

March 30, 2017

Watch: Tuxedo “2nd Time Around”

In the store | TUXEDO II Last week, Tuxedo (the joint project between Jake One and Mayer Hawthorne) released their new album Tuxedo II. Today,... Read More

March 27, 2017

Clark and The Community – “Dahmer's Boy” – Sofie's SOS Tape

In the store | SOFIE'S SOS TAPE Back on vinyl: Sofie’s SOS Tape, a compilation of underground’s best hip-hop and soul curated by Sofie Fatouretchi,... Read More

March 20, 2017

Deantoni Parks “Magdelena”

In the store | DEANTONI PARKS - DEANTHOVEN Tokyo-based director Michael Laburt adds a new flavor to the Beethoven-flipped scenes of Deantoni Parks' track “Magdelena,”... Read More

March 16, 2017

Jonti, Steve Lacy “Scrood”

After touring with The Avalanches in 2017 on some of the biggest stages around the world, Jonti is back after a new single call “Scrood.”... Read More

March 7, 2017

SXSW 2017

We'll be at SXSW again this year, Saturday, March 18, at The Main, with: Peanut Butter Wolf, Karriem Riggins, Sudan Archives, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Mndsgn, Koreatown... Read More

March 7, 2017

Fab 5 Freddy with Vex Ruffin on “The Balance”

In the store | VEX RUFFIN - THE BALANCE Vex Ruffin and legendary Fab 5 Freddy have teamed up to create new track “The Balance.”... Read More

March 6, 2017

Cohenbeats – DAILY AFFIRMATIONS

In the store | COHENBEATS - DAILY AFFIRMATIONS Debut beat album on Stones Throw oming March 10, 2017. Cohenbeats aka Michael Cohen is a prominent... Read More

February 28, 2017

Meet Cohenbeats

We're working with a beat-maker from Tel Aviv named Cohenbeats. Here's a new track called "Coming Home." More on the way. Photo from Obey Mag. Read More

February 24, 2017

Karriem Riggins - Headnod Suite

In the store | KARRIEM RIGGINS - HEADNOD SUITE Second solo album - 29 tracks, instrumental hip-hop. Karriem Riggins is best known as a jazz... Read More

February 16, 2017

RIP Walter "Junie" Morrison

Walter 'Junie' Morrison was a hero of mine. A true Funk, artist in every since of the title. He was a master Funkster, yet created... Read More

February 2, 2017

Homeboy Sandman – “Clarity”

Homeboy Sandman is currently finishing up his next record which is titled Veins. We hope to see this record out in Spring. Here's a new... Read More

January 27, 2017

Stones Throw Studios

Somewhere in Highland Park, East Los Angeles there exists Stones Throw Studios, now open and ready for business. Hello -- > stonesthrowstudios.com We've had the... Read More

January 27, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – JARDIN

In the store | GABRIEL GARZÓN-MONTANO - JARDÍN On his debut LP Jardin, Gabriel Garzón-Montano sings of the struggles and uncertainties of living in America... Read More

January 24, 2017

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – “Crawl”

In the store | GABRIEL GARZÓN-MONTANO - JARDIN Gabriel Garzón-Montano will release his debut LP, Jardín, this Friday. Here's a video for the track “Crawl,”... Read More

January 19, 2017

Tuxedo - Fux with the Tux EP

3 new tracks from Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One as Tuxedo. Their debut album Tuxedo came out a couple years ago. Ask what they're up... Read More

January 13, 2017

The Koreatown Oddity - FINNA BE PAST TENSE

IN THE STORE | KOREATOWN ODDITY - FINNA BE PAST TENSE The Koreatown Oddity is a Los Angeles MC/Producer specializing in Raw Hip Hop Shit.... Read More

January 13, 2017

Ultimate Breaks and Beats returns with producer series, new album by Oh No

In the store | OH NO - ULTIMATE BREAKS & BEATS Vinyl, and exclusive digital sale, available now. Ultimate Breaks & Beats was a series... Read More

January 6, 2017

Jaylib – Champion Sound Remixes – on vinyl

In the store | JAYLIB - CHAMPION SOUND REMIXES Back in 2007, Madlib remixed every J Dilla vocal tracks on their collaboration album, Champion Sound.... Read More

January 5, 2017

NxWorries – Anderson.Paak and Knxwledge – SIDEPIECE

Back in 2015 when Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge were beginning their collaboration as NxWorries, long before Yes Lawd! was completed, Ross Harris filmed them performing... Read More

January 1, 2017

RIP 2016

PART 1 1. Now - Bobby Hutcherson 2. Where The Moon Goes - Weather Report (Victor Bailey) 3. The Star Of The Story - Heatwave... Read More

December 16, 2016

Video: Mndsgn live at Red Gate

Mndsgn performed “Lather” from the album Body Wash, with Swarvy (bass), Kiefer (keys), Jonah (trombone), and Emile (trumpet) at Red Gate studio in Los Angeles... Read More

December 13, 2016

A Very Mayery Christmas Mix from Mayer Hawthorne

Vince Guaraldi “Linus & Lucy” James Brown “Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto” Snoop Doggy Dogg “Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto” De... Read More

December 8, 2016

Photos: Karriem Riggins and J Rocc Japan Tour 2016

Stones Throw & Stussy Japan teamed up to present a J Rocc & Karriem Riggins tour in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Sendai. A 6.9 magnitude... Read More

December 7, 2016

Charlotte Dos Santos – “Watching You” – Sofie's SOS Tape

In the store | SOFIE'S SOS TAPE One of the artists featured on Sofie's SOS Tape is Charlotte Dos Santos, Norwegian/Brazilian composer/producer, now based in... Read More

December 6, 2016

Mndsgn and Ahwlee's Rap Vacation X-Mas album on red and green vinyl

In the store | MNDSGN & AHWLEE - RAP VACATION X-MAS A couple years ago Mndsgn & producer Ahwlee released an tape of X-mas tracks.... Read More

December 6, 2016

Sofie's SOS Tape

In the store | SOFIE'S SOS TAPE Sofie’s SOS Tape is a compilation of underground’s best hip-hop and soul curated by Sofie Fatouretchi, one of... Read More

December 5, 2016

Cover artwork for Sofie's SOS Tape: Gustavo Eandi

Interview with Gustavo Eandi by Jeff Jank. The cover for Sofie’s SOS Tape was done by Gustavo Eandi, an Argentinan-based artist who I’ve worked with... Read More

December 2, 2016

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – “The Game”

Here's a new track from Gabriel Garzón-Montano, “The Game.” Gabriel has an album coming out on Stones Throw in 2017, and a few live dates... Read More

December 2, 2016

Jamire Williams – EFFECTUAL

In the store | JAMIRE WILLIAMS - EFFECTUAL He's an avant-garde drummer who has worked with jazz legend Herbie Hancock, innovator Robert Glasper, and Tortoise’s... Read More

December 2, 2016

Devonwho - Luz

In the store | DEVONWHO – LUZ (Leaving Records) In 2009, Devonwho (Devon Fox) helped start Bandcamp phenomenon Klipmode with Knxwledge, Mndsgn, and Suzi Analogue.... Read More

November 28, 2016

The 45 Travel Bag by Stones Throw and Tanner Goods

In the store | THE 45 TRAVEL BAG Custom 45 bag created by Stones Throw and Tanner Goods in Portland OR. The 45 Travel Bag... Read More

November 25, 2016

Knxwledge – Wraptaype 10

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November 25, 2016

Book of Stones Throw illustrations by Munguni

In the store | MUNGUNI - STONES THROW Book of illustrations by Munguni. Munguni is on Instagram, and draws Stones Throw artists. The book is... Read More

November 22, 2016

Joyce Wrice and Kay Franklin – “Rocket Science”

In the store | JOYCE WRICE & KAY FRANKLIN - ROCKET SCIENCE New 7-inch single and video by Los Angeles vocalist Joyce Wrice, and Kay... Read More

November 15, 2016

Stones Throw camouflage logo sweatshirts

In the store | STONES THROW CAMO WHITE In the store | STONES THROW CAMO BLACK Two new sweatshirts: camouflage Stones Throw logo printed on... Read More

November 14, 2016

Stones Throw Superfest – A FEW MORE

Thanks to the folks at Red Bull Sound Select for posting a ton of photos from our Stones Throw Superfest a few days back. See... Read More

November 14, 2016

Seiho – 360° video for Peach and Pomegranate

In the store | SEIHO - COLLAPSE Seiho is an Osaka-based electronic composer. Leaving Records’ Matthewdavid befriended Seiho when touring Japan in 2012. They have... Read More

November 12, 2016

Samiyam in Europe, Nov. 2016

Samiyam is headed back to Europe for a few shows next week. LUNCH OUTING 2016: Nov 17: Leeds @ Headrow House Nov 18: London @... Read More

November 10, 2016

Stones Throw Superfest – THE WRAPUP

We had a free all-day show in Los Angeles, November 5, 2016, a part of Red Bull Sound Select's 30 Days in L.A. Common headlined.... Read More

November 9, 2016

NxWorries – Anderson.Paak and Knxwledge – ONE BIG POSTER

HEY ... NO WORRIES! NXWORRIES POSTER XL We did a couple big posters for Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge's NxWorries record, Yes Lawd! This one is... Read More

November 2, 2016

The Koreatown Oddity - YESTERDAY'S NEWS

The Koreatown Oddity is a Los Angeles MC specializing in Raw Hip Hop Shit. He has an album produced entirely by Vex Ruffin coming out... Read More

November 2, 2016

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – “Sour Mango”

Gabriel Garzón-Montano is a Brooklyn-born and bred singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. His debut EP, Bishouné, came out in 2014, followed by a tour with Lenny Kravitz.... Read More

October 27, 2016

NPR's All Songs Conversation with Nxworries' Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge

Timmhotep Aku talked with Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge about their collab as NxWorries. Big thanks to NPR for this, coming just a day after naming... Read More

October 21, 2016

NxWorries – Anderson.Paak and Knxwledge – YES LAWD!

NxWorries - Yes Lawd! - VINYL | Apple | Spotify YES LAWD! As temping as it may be to just let that exclamation suffice as your... Read More

October 20, 2016

Sudan Archives – Queen Kunta

Meet Sudan Archives, a 22 year-old self-taught violinist/vocalist who writes, plays, and produces her own music. Originally from Cincinnati, she now lives in Los Angeles... Read More

October 20, 2016

Surface to Air Missive – “Full Love Wonder”

In the store | SURFACE TO AIR MISSIVE – A V Vinyl available now. The album is out everywhere November 4. Surface to Air Missive... Read More

October 12, 2016

Mndsgn - Alluptoyou

Alluptoyou is from Mndsgn's new album Body Wash. The video was illustrated and directed by Japanese artist Ryu Okubo, who Mndsgn met on his tour... Read More

October 8, 2016

1 bar of Body Wash

Cassette Store Day 2016: MNDSGN - BODY WASH We do not have our own popup cassette shop this year, but we are proud to present... Read More

October 7, 2016

Laraaji – Om Namah Shivaya, Be Still and Glow

IN THE STORE | LARAAJI – OM BUNDLE Leaving Records presents its second archival installment from legendary New Age composer Laraaji. The bundle contains four... Read More

October 6, 2016

NxWorries – Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge – GET BIGGER

Here's another one from the album YES LAWD! coming October 21. Vocals: Anderson .Paak Producer: Knxwledge Pre-order Yes Lawd! on iTunes Pre-order 2/LP gatefold vinyl Read More

October 5, 2016

Karriem Riggins performs with Common at the White House (Video)

Common plays NPR's Tiny Desk concert at the White House with friends including Karriem Riggins on drums, Robert Glasper on keys, and guest vocalist Bilal.... Read More

October 4, 2016

Talk Easy with Mndsgn

Talk Easy is a weekly podcast of long-form interviews with people from all walks of life, hosted by writer Sam Fragoso. This week's interview it... Read More

September 22, 2016

Mild High Club – Kokopelli

“Kokopelli” from Mild High Club's Skiptracing. Video animated and directed by Pierce McGarry. The track introduces a new character to the album’s story, which follows... Read More

September 21, 2016

Homeboy Sandman – “Bus (a Rhyme)”

Here's a new one from Homeboy Sandman – "Bus (A Rhyme)" – track produced by Onra, video by Steven Miosku. Sand sets off for a... Read More

September 16, 2016

Mndsgn – Wherever U R

Mndsgn's Body Wash is out today. Here's a video for ”Wherever U R,” shot on VHR by Alima Jennings. Mndsgn has a record release party... Read More

September 15, 2016

I need a shirt freak.

In the store | EGYPTIAN LOVER - 1984 In the store | EGYPTIAN LOVER - UNCLE JAMM'S ARMY Two drawings by Egyptian Lover himself, pressed... Read More

September 7, 2016

Mndsgn – “Use Ya Mnd (Twentyfourseven)”

In the store | MNDSGN - BODY WASH Mndsgn offers some solid advice in this single from his forthcoming album Body Wash: You gotta use... Read More

September 1, 2016

In the dungeon: Deantoni Parks

Deantoni Parks tape Deanthoven just came out on Leaving Records. He's playing tonight 9/1/16 at The Echo in Los Angeles. Video by Ross Harris. Read More

August 30, 2016

Now on vinyl: Swarvy – Elderberry – Leaving Records

In the store | SWARVY - ELDERBERRY Swarvy's Elderberry – jazzy, soulful, raw beat tape – is now on vinyl via Leaving Records. @Swrvy |... Read More

August 26, 2016

Mild High Club – Skiptracing

In the store | MILD HIGH CLUB - SKIPTRACING Mild High Club founder Alexander Brettin grew up playing flute in the school band and majoring... Read More

August 24, 2016

Stones Throw Podcast 97: Eric Andre and Peanut Butter Wolf

Stones Throw Podcast is free. Subscribe using any podcast software or aggregator. Download on iTunes | PODCAST #97 Eric Andre came by Stones Throw to... Read More

August 22, 2016

The name is EOLA, the album is DANG.

In the store | EOLA - DANG Leaving Records. Vinyl available now. Worldwide release: 9/23/16. Edwin Mathis White, from the band Tonstartssbandht, creates a capella... Read More

August 18, 2016

VHVL's album Evn on Leaving Records

In the store | VHVL - EVN The author is VHVL, electronic composer Veronica Lauren, from Harlem, New York. Evn, a cassette release by Leaving... Read More

August 16, 2016

Mndsgn “Cosmic Perspective” Video

Mndsgn – "Cosmic Perspetive" – from the album Body Wash. Here's some photos on the set with Anaka Morris, Alima Jennings, Zeroh, Eagle Nebula, Ras... Read More

August 16, 2016

Mndsgn – BODY WASH

In the store | MNDSGN - BODY WASH “Cosmic Perspective” video created by Ringgo Ancheta & Alima Jennings, directed & edited by Eric Coleman. Mndsgn... Read More

August 10, 2016

Deantoni Parks – DEANTHOVEN

In the store | DEANTONI PARKS - DEANTHOVEN Deanthoven, released by Leaving Records, is produced and performed live by Deantoni Parks, channeling Ludwig Van Beethoven.... Read More

August 8, 2016

When the Stones Throw logo melts in the sun ...

In the store | MELTED LOGO PURPLE ON BLUE In the store | MELTED LOGO BLUE ON RED Here's a couple new ones with our... Read More

August 2, 2016

Frankie Reyes – La Comparsa

Frankie Reyes walks the streets of Highland Park, Los Angeles in this clip for "La Comparsa," from the album Boleros Valses y Mas. Frankie Reyes... Read More

August 2, 2016

Homeboy Sandman and Aesop Rock – Lice

In the store | AESOP ROCK & HOMEBOY SANDMAN - LICE VINYL Last year Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman collaborated together on this self-released EP,... Read More

August 1, 2016

Tippa Lee "Sound Killa" Mungo's Hi Fi Remix

Mungo's Hi Fi is a sound system based in Glasgow, Scotland. Here's Mungo's remix of Tippa Lee's track "Sound Killa" which came out on the... Read More

July 29, 2016

Finnish artist Tomutonttu releases Trarat on Leaving Records.

In the store | TOMUTONTTU - TRARAT Tomutonttu is multi-disciplinary artist & Leaving Records' psychic music mentor Jan Anderzén from Finland. Head cosmonaut of “musical... Read More

July 28, 2016

When you're in Brooklyn on a Friday night ...

We're just going to recommend some music here. If you're in the area of New York City on Friday, July 29, get to know Gabriel... Read More

July 26, 2016

The Koreatown Oddity - FUCK DINOSAURS

The Koreatown Oddity is a Los Angeles MC/Producer specializing in Raw Hip Hop Shit. He has an album produced entirely by Vex Ruffin coming out... Read More

July 26, 2016

Mndsgn – “Ya Own Way”

New stuff from Mndsgn right here – “Ya own way.” Expect a new album later this year, unless we totally screw up. Until then, put... Read More

July 20, 2016

360 video: In the dungeon, with Frankie Reyes and Stones Throw crew

In the dungeon: Frankie Reyes on the boards, Mndsgn and Stones Throw crew keeping busy. 1 dog. 1 skunk. Just a normal day at the... Read More

July 13, 2016

Saafron (Dakim) - Reishi

COMING AUGUST 26 | SAAFRON - REISHI Dakim as Saafron, on Leaving Records “Ancient herbs from the beat sage Saafron (Detroit’s Dakim ), Reishi is... Read More

July 12, 2016

Stones Throw crew on RBMA Radio

A bunch of our guys are on Red Bull Music Academy Radio this week with chats or DJ sessions streaming at www.rbmaradio.com ALL TIMES ARE... Read More

July 8, 2016

Chat with Frankie Reyes

We just announced an Latin standards album by Frankie Reyes called Boleros Valses y Mas. Reyes is the alias of Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker who also records... Read More

July 6, 2016

Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf – “High School Love” (Demo)

“Demo version recorded at the house. Since he ‘didn't have a mic,’ he rapped on headphones. His flow is more laid back on this version... Read More

July 6, 2016

Frankie Reyes flips Latin standards for debut Stones Throw album, Boleros Valses y Mas

FRANKIE REYES - BOLEROS VALSES Y MAS Latin standards on synth.  Frankie Reyes is the alias of Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker who also records as GB (Gifted... Read More

June 21, 2016

Samiyam, Earl Sweatshirt – MIRROR – Video by Ruff Mercy

Samiyam & Earl Sweatshirt – “Mirror” – from the album Animals Have Feelings. Video by Ruff Mercy. Read More

June 7, 2016

A live event with Laraaji in Los Angeles, June 17

New age composer Laraaji will give a rare live performance, with electronics and zither, on June 17 at Highland Park Ebell in Los Angeles. Also... Read More

June 7, 2016

Knxwledge – Buttrskotch 45

In the store | KNXWLEDGE - BUTTRSKOTCH Buttrskotch is an EP release from Knxwledge – 6 beats b/w 5 beats – first released on tape,... Read More

May 24, 2016

Madlib interview at RBMA

Madlib interviewed by Chairman Mao, May 2016, at Red Bull Music Academy in NYC. “Since the early ‘90s, the reclusive Madlib has been producing music... Read More

May 24, 2016

SunPath: 1980's outsider New Age re-issues from Leaving Records

In the store | SUNPATH - DREAM MUSIC Double cassette reissue by Leaving Records. Psychedelic New Age music circa 1980, 1984. SunPath is the 1980s... Read More

May 20, 2016

Tippa Lee - Cultural Ambassador

In the store | TIPPA LEE - CULTURAL AMBASSADOR the CD & LP In the store | TIPPA LEE - DUB THEM WITH REALITY the... Read More

May 10, 2016

In the dungeon: Homeboy Sandman

Sandman in the dungeon with a skunk, performing his track "God" from the album Kindness for Weakness. Video by Ross Harris. Read More

May 10, 2016

Mixtape: Champions by Cakedog

Download | CAKEDOG - CHAMPIONS (MP3 zip) Leland Jackson creates footwork and juke as Cakedog. Devoted to the dancer, DJ, and producer culture, and mentored... Read More

May 6, 2016

Homeboy Sandman – Kindness for Weakness

HOMEBOY SANDMAN - KINDNESS FOR WEAKNESS Kindness For Weakness is Homeboy Sandman's third full-length album on Stones Throw Records. The album's title comes from Sandman's... Read More

May 4, 2016

Devonwho's Lyon and Swarvy's Elderberry

In the store | DEVONWHO - LYON In the store | SWARVY - ELDERBERRY Leaving Records presents two crispy companion EPs for the neo beat-scene... Read More

April 29, 2016

Diva – ALL ONE

Diva's "All One," from the album Divinity in Thee, is a video collaboration with Adam Ferriss created at divinityinthee.com Read More

April 22, 2016

In the dungeon: Carlos Niño and Friends

“It’s All Happening!” (Dungeon Improvisation Edition), with Jamire Williams - drums, Dexter Story - keys, Miguel Atwood Ferguson - viola, and Carlos Niño - percussion.... Read More

April 19, 2016

Tippa Lee - Dub Them with Reality

IN THE STORE | TIPPA LEE - DUB THEM WITH REALITY Dub Them with Reality is the dub version of Tippa Lee's Cultural Ambassador. The... Read More

April 19, 2016

Bricks and Dog Thoughts

Los Angeles record release party for Animals Have Feelings – Samiyam, Knxwledge, Earl Sweatshirt, Gaslamp Killer, Ras G, Kahill, Mndsgn, Alima, House Shoes – Photos... Read More

April 19, 2016

Egyptian Lover's new video for the 1984 track "I Cry"

In the store | EGYPTIAN LOVER 1983-1988 Egyptian Lover's anthology is out now: 4/LP box set, 2/CD, and digital. Mr. Lover takes off for Asia... Read More

April 14, 2016

Mndsgn Remix: Benny Sings "The Beach House"

Here's a remix Mndsgn did for "The Beach House" by Dutch artist Benny Sings. Mndsgn is working on a new album himself, but this ought... Read More

April 14, 2016

Carlos Niño album feat. Madlib and Kamasi Washington – Flutes, Echoes, It's All Happening

In the store | CARLOS NINO - FLUTES, ECHOES, IT'S ALL HAPPENING “It's All Happening!” feat. Madlib, Jamire Williams and Dexter Story, strings by Miguel... Read More

April 8, 2016

Tuxedo cut and sew sweatshirt

IN THE STORE | TUXEDO SWEATSHIRT Neapolitan. Red white & blue. USA. France. Rocket pop. Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One. This is the cut and... Read More

March 29, 2016

Egyptian Lover – “Egypt, Egypt” – triangle, white vinyl, pyramid

In the store | EGYPTIAN LOVER - EGYPT, EGYPT Reissue of the 1984 west coast hip-hop classic for Record Store Day 2015. Triangle, white vinyl.... Read More

March 25, 2016

Matthewdavid's Mindflight - Trust the Guide and Glide

In the store | MATTHEWDAVID - TRUST THE GUIDE AND GLIDE 2/LP tip-on gatefold sleeve from Leaving Records, available now at Stones Throw. L.A. composer... Read More

March 23, 2016

NILEVISION

NileVision Infomercial EGYPTIAN LOVER 1983-1988 Appearing courtesy of Stones Throw Records Video Directed by Zev Deans © PANORAMA PROGRAMMING 2015 Produced by Chris Manak &... Read More

March 22, 2016

Samiyam: Dungeon Sessions immersive 360° video

Samiyam's album Animals Have Feelings just came out. Here's Sam live in the dungeon with a few friends and a pet skunk. Video by Ross... Read More

March 21, 2016

Photos: Stones Throw 20 year anniversary at SXSW

We kicked off our 20th anniversary with an event at SXSW this weekend, a combination of live and DJ performances by Stones Throw & Leaving... Read More

March 19, 2016

Guilty Simpson – Letting off Steam b/w Love

Guilty Simpson and producer Katalyst recorded so many tracks for last year's Detroit's Son that they couldn't all make the album. Animal, Vanguard Org., Testify... Read More

March 18, 2016

Kaytranada feat. Karriem Riggins: "Bus Ride"

Karriem Riggins on the beat for this excellent new Kaytranada track, "Bus Ride." Kaytranada's new album 99.9% comes out through XL Recordings in May. We're... Read More

March 17, 2016

Guilty Simpson Tour Dates

Guilty, Slum Village and Phat Kat will cross the states in the next month – here's the 2016 tour dates. Mar 22: Tucson @ Hotel... Read More

March 15, 2016

Real Scenes: Los Angeles

"RA goes beyond the sunshine and the sprawl to explore L.A.'s underground scene." – Resident Advisor. Dam-Funk, Diva, Matthewdavid, Gifted & Blessed and other crew... Read More

March 11, 2016

Benedek – Coolin'

In the store | BENEDEK - COOLIN' 4-track cassette EP from Leaving Records. Release party: March 12 in Los Angeles at the Stones Throw popup... Read More

March 9, 2016

Egyptian Lover 1983-1988: anthology from the West Coast electro hip-hop pioneer

Egyptian Lover 1983-1988 4/LP box set + 20p. booklet. This anthology collects the seminal tracks from Egyptian Lover beginning with his debut “Theme” in 1983.... Read More

March 9, 2016

Elzhi "Two 16s" prod. by Karriem Riggins

Karriem Riggins production: Elzhi "Two 16's" from his self-released album Lead Poison. Watch Karriem Riggins & J Rocc play J Dilla in Stones Throw’s first... Read More

March 9, 2016

KNX HEX 9.8

Here's a few tracks from Knxwledge's self-release, Hexual Sealings 9.8 Read More

March 3, 2016

Samiyam feat. Action Bronson – "Mr. Wonderful"

In the store | SAMIYAM - ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS Action + Samiyam, from Sam's album Animals Have Feelings. Grab the record here today. It's out... Read More

March 3, 2016

Video: "Link Up" by NxWorries – Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge

NxWorries – singer Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge – debuts the official music video for “Link Up.” Filmed at Amigos Liquor Store in Highland Park,... Read More

March 3, 2016

Samiyam – Animals Have Feelings

VINYL | SAMIYAM - ANIMALS HAVE FEELINGS It all started at a Detroit strip club called Platinum, with a platter of deep-fried beef taquitos and... Read More

February 22, 2016

Won't Stop / FUNK by Dam-Funk

A couple tracks from Dam-Funk, fresh from the lab, recorded 2/21/16. Read More

February 17, 2016

White Boy video for "GUN (God Understand Niguhs)"

From the Krondon & Shafiq Husayn collab, Neighborhood Wonderful. Video directed by Calmatic. Read More

February 17, 2016

"Secure" by Dam-Funk

“A 2016 loosey.” Music, production & recording by Dam-Funk. Read More

February 12, 2016

Ras G and Koreatown Oddity - 5 Chuckles: In the Wrld

In the store | 5 CHUCKLES: IN THE WRLD News: 5....5....5....5....CHUCKLES ARE BACK!!! Los Angeles-bred producer/emcee team Ras G & The Koreatown Oddity return for... Read More

February 5, 2016

J Dilla socks by Stance

In the store | DILLA SOCKS BY STANCE Stance collaborated with the Dilla Estate to create these socks. Stones Throw is the only place you... Read More

February 4, 2016

Karriem Riggins and J Rocc play J Dilla: immersive 360 “Dungeon Sessions” video

In the dungeon: Karriem Riggins on drums, J Rocc on the turntable, in tribute to the late J Dilla, performing improvisational versions of “Lightworks” and... Read More

January 29, 2016

Deantoni Parks - A Film about Building

Deantoni Parks' Technoself came out a short while ago on Leaving Records. Here's a short documentary on the drummer. Forbes: The Funky Drummer: The Sampledelic... Read More

January 29, 2016

J Dilla Discogs mix by J Rocc

The late great J Dilla, mixed by J Rocc.  Read More

January 25, 2016

Mixtape: Mild High Club – The Ointment

Mild High Club's Alex Brettin presents THEOINTMENT, a fusion of jazz, world music and soul rarities from the likes of David Bowie, Jerry Butler and... Read More

January 19, 2016

Aesop Rock and Homeboy Sandman - Get a Dog (Fort Minor Remix by Mike Shinoda)

Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park & Fort Minor remixed one of the tracks on Aesop Rock & Homeboy Sandman's self-released EP on us called Lice. ... Read More

January 19, 2016

Kanye West – “No More Parties in L.A.” feat. Kendrick Lamar, prod. by Madlib

Kanye West dropped a track today, then deleted it, then brought it back, deleted it again ... we've lost track ... Anyway, it's produced by... Read More

January 18, 2016

Guilty Simpson – "Testify"

Guilty Simpson – "Testify" – produced by Katalyst. Here's new track from Guilty Simpson, produced by Katalyst (Quakers) who also produced Guilty's album Detroit's Son.... Read More

January 12, 2016

Omarion and Ghostface on this Knxwledge beat

“I Ain't Even Done” (Radio Rip). Omarion is a singer. Ghostface Killah is a rapper. Knxwledge makes beats. Mix it all together. That's how it's... Read More

January 12, 2016

Dam-Funk – "Special Friends" – DJ 12" SINGLE

In the store | DAM-FUNK - OBE B/W SPECIAL FRIENDS 12-inch white label DJ single available now. "O.B.E." taken from Invite the Light, b/w new... Read More

January 12, 2016

Mndsgn and Nanna B “Akasha”

In the store | MNDSGN & NANNA B. – AKASHA 7-inch single with 14 x 21-inch newsprint poster. Instant digital download. Released by Akashik Records.... Read More

January 7, 2016

Mild High Club - "Rollercoaster Baby" (video)

Here's "Rollercoaster Baby" from Mild High's album Timeline. The video was shot on a roller coaster out at Santa Monica pier, because it's summer all... Read More

January 6, 2016

Dakim – Soap – album stream

In the store | DAKIM - SOAP A kind of continuation from Leftrecord (2012), Soap consists of entirely multi-loop instrumental freestyles recorded direct to cassette... Read More

January 5, 2016

Knxwledge - Wraptapes

In the store | KNXWLEDGE – WRAPTAYPES Wraptaypes is an anthology of Knxwledge's ongoing bootleg remix joints with tracks circa 2011-2015. We've got the collection... Read More

December 14, 2015

Video: Holiday Love by Tuxedo

Happy Holidays from Tuxedo, Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One. The track is available exclusively at Amazon. Read More

December 10, 2015

Vivians – The Shaw (video)

Here's a video from Vivians (Mndsgn & Koreatown Oddity) for "The Shaw (in the 90s)" featuring Nanna B. The clip was directed & edited by... Read More

December 9, 2015

Video: Nxworries perform “Link Up” live in the dungeon.

Dungeon Sessions with Nxworries – Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge performing “Link Up” in the dungeon. This was filmed by Ross Harris on the same day... Read More

December 4, 2015

NxWorries (Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge) release ​“Link Up and Suede” EP

In the store | NXWORRIES - LINK UP & SUEDE Vinyl (8 tracks, gold sleeve) | iTunes | Amazon | Spotify  R&B vocalist Anderson .Paak... Read More

December 4, 2015

Deantoni Parks – Technoself

In the store | DEANTONI PARKS - TECHNOSELF From Leaving Records, the debut album from drummer Deantoni Parks – John Cale, Sade, The Mars Volta,... Read More

December 3, 2015

Video: Anderson .Paak – Come Down

Here's the video for "Come Down" directed by Calmatic. We've been spinning Malibu all year. Read More

December 1, 2015

Mild High Club live with Cigar Box Sessions

The Mild High crew were on tour in UK recently where they taped this live performance of "Undeniable" with Cigar Box Sessions. MILD HIGH CLUB... Read More

November 24, 2015

Guy Blakeslee releases The Middle Sister (Leaving Records)

In the store | GUY BLAKESLEE - THE MIDDLE SISTER Vinyl: advance sale, now shipping exclusively from Stones Throw. Official release date: January 15, 2016.... Read More

November 17, 2015

New Stones Throw Hoodies

In the store | HOODIE WHITE LOGO ON NAVY BLUE In the store | HOODIE RED LOGO ON GREY Did you notice it suddenly got... Read More

November 12, 2015

Cat 500 – The Comp. Broken footwork on cassette tape from Leaving Records.

In the store | CAT 500 - THE COMP Los Angeles / San Fernando Valley producer and performance artist Cary Allison makes experimental, electronic pop... Read More

November 9, 2015

Mild High Club: Lodown Interview

Renko Heuer from the always excellent Lodown Magazine caught up with Alex from Mild High Club recently for an interview published in issue #98. Here's... Read More

November 9, 2015

Photos: Dam-Funk in Cologne by Schiko

Dam-Funk is on tour – next week in Asia and last week in Europe. Our friend Schiko saw Dam-Funk a couple weeks ago at The... Read More

November 5, 2015

Knxwledge Europe Tour, November 2015

KNX. EUROPE. 2015. 05.11.2015: Bernard Shaw in Dublin 06.11.2015: Art School in Glasgow 07.11.2015: PST Club in Birmingham 10.11.2015: La Bellevilloise in Paris 11.11.2015: OT301... Read More

November 4, 2015

Dam-Funk Japan/Asia Tour, November 2015

Dam-Funk brings the "Light" to Asia this month, performing both solo and with the band. 11/14, Sat: Seoul, S.Korea at Understage *Band 11/15, Sun: Shanghai,... Read More

November 4, 2015

Deantoni Parks – “Bombay”

In the store | DEANTONI PARKS – TECHNOSELF The drummer/man-machine Deantoni Parks has an album called Technoself dropping December 4th on Leaving Records. We have... Read More

November 3, 2015

Ras G's Raw Fruit Vol. 3-4 2LP

In the store | RAS G - RAW FRUIT V. 3-4 Ras G is one of the definitive producers of the Los Angeles beat scene,... Read More

October 29, 2015

on vinyl: Ahnnu's World Music and Perception

In the store | AHNNU - WORLD MUSIC & PERCEPTION Two albums – World Music, Perception – released as a double LP by Leaving Records.... Read More

October 23, 2015

Vivians live at Sycamore Block

Vivians live performance at Sycamore Block, October 2015, feat. Mndsgn on keys, Koreatown Oddity on vocals, Sofie on strings. Directed and edited by Alima Jennings.... Read More

October 19, 2015

Our cassette store day tapes

In the store: Jaylib – Champion Sound / B-Sides and Remixes.  Quasimoto – The Further Adventures of Lord Quas.  Peanut Butter Wolf & Dam-Funk -... Read More

October 16, 2015

Stones Throw Hip-Hop night – LA, Nov. 19 and SF, Nov. 22

WHITE BOIZ, PB WOLF, SAMIYAM and MNDSGN, also joined by J ROCC, play this Thursday, November 19, at Regent Theater in L.A. – TICKETS Sunday,... Read More

October 16, 2015

The Nice Price

We got our hands on a pile of "dead stock" cassette tapes – sealed original copies from the 80s & 90s. We'll have a few... Read More

October 15, 2015

Anderson .Paak – ANIMAL Episode 3

In the latest episode of Anderson .Paak's Animal: Domo Genesis, Dumbfoundead, Soul Rasheed, and breakfast. Read More

October 13, 2015

Video for Tuxedo's "The Right Time" (Kaytranada Remix)

Tuxedo – Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One – have just released a pair of remix and disco edit EPs, Tuxedo Remixes and The M+M Mixes.... Read More

October 9, 2015

Playback: Karriem Riggins on Boilerroom

Enjoy Karriem Riggins - making his Boilerroom debut – with Alexander Nut in London. Track list below. 01. Mary Jane (Karriem Riggins Edit) - Rick... Read More

October 8, 2015

Anderson .Paak – ANIMAL Episode 2

Miss anything? Check out Animal, Episode 1. Read More

October 8, 2015

Dam-Funk interview with Resident Advisor (Audio)

Damon G. Riddick AKA Dam-Funk speaks with Resident Advisor's Matt McDermott about the triumphs and roadblocks he's faced over his career and how he's pushing... Read More

October 6, 2015

Knxwledge - Anthology

In the store | KNXWLEDGE - ANTHOLOGY 2LP Two years before Knxwledge's Stones Throw debut Hud Dreems, Leaving Records curated and released this album with... Read More

October 5, 2015

Run through a "Dub of Shadows" with Natural Numbers

Do not attempt to adjust your dial. Steve Hanft created this video for Natural Numers' "Dub of Shadows," produced by Tom Chasteen. The track is... Read More

October 2, 2015

Krondon and Shafiq Husayn are WHITE BOIZ

IN THE STORE | WHITE BOIZ - NEIGHBORHOOD WONDERFUL Strong Arm Steady MC and Sa-Ra producer collaborate on new album for Stones Throw. 14-track album... Read More

October 1, 2015

Anderson .Paak – ANIMAL Episode 1

We met Anderson .Paak some time in the middle of 2014. In the past year he's released his album Venice, worked with Dr Dre on... Read More

September 30, 2015

White Boiz "Main St." video

Krondon & Shafiq Husayn are White Boiz. This is the first video from the album Neighborhood Wonderful. "Main St" is directed by Eric Coleman. Read More

September 30, 2015

Best dressed vinyl: Tuxedo Remixes

In the store | TUXEDO REMIXES Producers Kaytranada, Jean Tonique and Battlecat did their thing with tracks from Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One's Tuxedo. Tuxedo... Read More

September 23, 2015

In the dungeon: White Boiz

Krondon & Shafiq Husayn are White Boiz, performing "Learn Tho". They have an album called Neighborhood Wonderful coming out October 2nd. Film by Ross Harris. Read More

September 22, 2015

Modern New Age series from Leaving Records

IN THE STORE | MATTHEWDAVID'S MINDFLIGHT - ASHRAM IN THE STORE | GIFTED & BLESSED - EMOTIONAL TYPOGRAPHY Leaving Records begins a series of modern... Read More

September 22, 2015

Video: The Lions "Magnificent Dance"

One of our favorite tracks on Soul Riot by The Lions is "Magnificent Dance," a dub cover version of The Clash's classic "Magnificent Seven." Here's... Read More

September 18, 2015

Mild High Club – Timeline

In the store | MILD HIGH CLUB - TIMELINE Mild High Club is a wayward home for the musical output of Alexander Brettin & the... Read More

September 16, 2015

The cover for White Boiz' Neighborhood Wonderful

IN THE STORE | WHITE BOIZ - NEIGHBORHOOD WONDERFUL Our symbols, our colors, our logos and flags – they’re what we choose to live by,... Read More

September 16, 2015

Tuxedo - The M+M Mixes

IN THE STORE | TUXEDO - THE M+M MIXES John Morales is a DJ and mixer who helped to pioneer the use of editing for... Read More

September 14, 2015

Check out the video for Guilty Simpson's “The D”

Guilty Simpson's album Detroit's Son came out last Friday. Here's the music video for "The D" directed by Eric Coleman. Read More

September 11, 2015

Guilty Simpson – DETROIT'S SON

In the store | GUILTY SIMPSON - DETROIT'S SON Produced by Katalyst of Quakers. Guilty Simpson may have worked with hip-hop production luminaries from as... Read More

September 9, 2015

Dam Trunk

Dam-Funk had the idea of selling a few extra synths from his car – "nothing high end, just some fun stuff." Our friend Ross Harris... Read More

September 8, 2015

Leaving Records residency at Los Globos in Los Angeles, September 2015

Leaving Records has a live residency in Los Angeles at Los Globos, 3040 Sunset Blvd, through the month of September. Mndsgn headlines the first of... Read More

September 8, 2015

Mild High Club - "Undeniable" (video)

This is the music video for "Undeniable" directed by Tudd Narson. Mild High Club's Alex Brettin says of the video, “it's about hooking up, having... Read More

September 4, 2015

Dam-Funk's Invite the Light

In the store | DAM-FUNK - INVITE THE LIGHT Damon “Dam-Funk” Riddick is the epitome of funk. Ever since debuting with Stones Throw in 2008,... Read More

September 1, 2015

Disclosure – "Holding On" feat. Gregory Porter – the Dam-Funk Re-Freak

The English electronic duo released "Holding On" last spring, and have an album on the way. This is a brand new remix from Dam-Funk, whose... Read More

August 28, 2015

Diva – Divinity in Thee

In the store | DIVA – DIVINITY IN THEE The album is out now on Circle Star Records. Here's a video for the title track,... Read More

August 27, 2015

Dam-Funk / LA Record / Invite the Light L.A. release party

Dam-Funk graces the cover of the local favorite music mag, LA Record for their Fall 2015 issue.   As appropriate to Dam-Funk's well-known Gemini nature,... Read More

August 25, 2015

NxWorries - "Suede" - official music video

Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge are working together as NxWorries. They debuted with the single “Suede” last spring. Here is the music video, directed by... Read More

August 21, 2015

DAM-FUNK SYNTH SALE. LOS ANGELES, 8/22 ONE DAY ONLY.

Update, Sunday 8/23. Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday. We're making the most out of the last days if summer and getting ready for... Read More

August 20, 2015

Peanut Butter Wolf, BreakBeat Lou To Perform At Banksy Theme Park Dismaland

Banksy opened his Dismaland attraction at a derelict seafront lido in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset this morning. The theme park, which also features work by Damien Hirst... Read More

August 19, 2015

Video: Dam-Funk's record collection

Boilerroom joins Dam-Funk inside the modern funk pioneer's west Los Angeles pad for an exclusive look at his record collection. What follows is 80 minutes... Read More

August 19, 2015

Diva – “Satori”

In the store | DIVA – DIVINITY IN THEE The lyrical content of the album tells of multi-cultural mythology of divine influence and mystical experience.... Read More

August 18, 2015

Dam-Funk - Glyde 2nyte - Single and Bonus Tracks EP

Here's the next single from Dam-Funk's forthcoming album INVITE THE LIGHT. Glyde 2nyte (taken from the album) features Leon Sylvers III and Leon Sylvers IV.... Read More

August 16, 2015

Stones Throw Podcast 93 - Ultimate 45s by BreakBeat Lou

Stones Throw Podcast is free. Subscribe using any podcast software or aggregator. iTunes | STONES THROW PODCAST #93 BREAKBEAT LOU We couldn't let the summer... Read More

August 14, 2015

Peanut Butter Wolf's cover of "Boyz in the Hood" from 1987

In 1987, I had just graduated high school and moved from San Jose to Long Beach, CA for college. I chose Long Beach State because... Read More

August 10, 2015

J Rocc Japan Tour 2015

Stones Throw and Stussy have teamed up for J Rocc's Japan tour in August. J Rocc recently released a mix CD out there called Salsoul... Read More

August 4, 2015

Los Angeles: Stones Throw 45 Live – Downtown, Friday, August 7th – a free event

Update: We'll be giving away DVD copies of Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton to the first 50 people who show up. Meet us at the... Read More

August 2, 2015

Guilty Simpson – “Animal”

“Treat us animal like, but we don’t even get animal rights” Another one from Guilty Simpson produced by Katalyst, following last month's single Vanguard Organization.... Read More

July 30, 2015

Check out the Donuts T-shirt

In the store | J DILLA DONUTS (ILLUSTRATED COVER) T-SHIRT When we began working on J Dilla's Donuts in summer of 2005, I brought Dilla... Read More

July 27, 2015

NxWorries US tour with Earl

NxWorries – Knxwledge & Anderson.Paak – have been writing and recording new material all year. They'll debut these tracks on tour the US with Earl... Read More

July 21, 2015

Dam-Funk – We Continue (video)

"We Continue" from Dam-Funk's forthcoming album Invite the Light. Video dir. by Jeff Broadway. Upcoming shows: Jul 23: Dam-Funk in Los Angeles at Hammer Museum... Read More

July 17, 2015

Jesse Hackett - JUNK

In the store | JESSE HACKETT - JUNK Wolf launched Circle Star. Circle Star launches Jesse Hackett. The new album is JUNK (first LP on... Read More

July 14, 2015

Laraaji – All in One Peace

In the store | LARAAJI - ALL IN ONE PEACE Leaving Records' reissue of seminal works by new age musician and composer: Lotus Collage (1978),... Read More

July 9, 2015

Knxwledge's 50-track Anthology tape

In the store | KNXWLEDGE - ANTHOLOGY 50 tracks on 2/Cassette – NOW SOLD OUT Two years before Knxwledge's Stones Throw debut Hud Dreems, Leaving... Read More

July 8, 2015

Beak backwards and Jonwayne forwards

Geoff Barrow's group BEAK> emerged with an alter-ego named KAEB, got Jonwayne on the mic with some Jim Morrison type rhymes, and let the Boiler... Read More

July 7, 2015

Experimental Half-Hour with Dam-Funk

Experimental Half-Hour is show from Portland featuring musicians, performance artists, dancers, and comedians. Here's Dam-Funk live on Experimental Half-Hour, performing at Coaxial in Los Angeles. Read More

July 7, 2015

Knxwledge – "Flyinglizrds"

Here's a clip for "Flyinglizrds" from Knxwledge's album Hud Dreems. The video was created by Ruff Mercy, with footage of Knx by Ross Harris. The... Read More

July 7, 2015

Anderson.Paak's VENICE on 2LP vinyl

In the store | ANDERSON.PAAK - VENICE Anderson.Paak is one of the most amazing young vocalists in R&B right now in our humble opinion. He’s... Read More

July 6, 2015

Guilty Simpson – "Vanguard Organization"

For a while now, Guilty Simpson has been working on a new album with Katalyst of Quakers, the 30+ member rap supergroup who came out... Read More

July 2, 2015

Funkmosphere

In the store | FUNKMOSPHERE The T-shirt One of the joys of living in Los Angeles these years has been Dam-Funk's Funkmosphere, where Dam &... Read More

June 29, 2015

Madlib Mind Fusion African Earwax

It's been a few years since Madlib's last Mind Fusion mixtape. Here's the latest, Mind Fusion: African Earwax. Read More

June 29, 2015

Knxwledge 'Hud Dreems' 2/LP

In the store | KNXWLEDGE - HUD DREEMS Hud Dreems is now on vinyl. The 2/LP release comes in a gatefold sleeve, day-glow cover, and... Read More

June 25, 2015

Tuxedo – “Without Your Love”

New track release, U.S. tour dates. Here's a track from Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One's collab as Tuxedo, "Without Your Love." This was released a... Read More

June 23, 2015

Yuk on vinyl.

In the store | YUK – ANAK Out now. Vinyl, cassette, digital from Leaving Records. Anak is the second full-length from Los Angeles-based underground, ambient... Read More

June 22, 2015

Day-glow Dreems

In the store | KNXWLEDGE - HUD DREEMS 28x28" PRINT This is an oversized day-glow Hud Dreems print. Double coated with "neon" Pantone 805, same... Read More

June 16, 2015

In the dungeon: Mndsgn (video)

Here's Mndsgn in the dungeon performing "Camelblues" with Swarvy (bass) and Knxwledge (weed). This was filmed by Ross Harris, who also shot the music video... Read More

June 12, 2015

Watch "Mechanique" by James Pants

This is the video for "Mechanique" (dir: Frank Westerkamp) from Savage the latest album by James Pants. Read More

June 9, 2015

Tuxedo – R U READY – official video

Someone just found another VHS of Tuxedo, this time at a Goodwill shop in Fresno. This appears to have been shot in a TV studio... Read More

June 8, 2015

Classic Stones Throw logo tees

In the store | Classic Logo (White/White) In the store | Classic Logo (Black/Black) We have not had a simple, classic Stones Throw logo on... Read More

June 2, 2015

Dam-Funk STFU. New EP, free download.

Four new instrumental tracks, produced, recorded, composed & played by Dam-Funk. DF is currently on the last two weeks of a U.S. tour with Todd... Read More

June 1, 2015

Yuk – ANAK

In the store | YUK – ANAK Out now. Vinyl, cassette, digital from Leaving Records. Anak is the second full-length from Los Angeles-based underground, ambient... Read More

May 28, 2015

High Wolf - Growing Wild

In the store | HIGH WOLF - GROWING WILD LP / Cassette / Digital from Leaving Records Growing Wild is the new album from High... Read More

May 20, 2015

Wolf launches Circle Star. Circle Star launches Jesse Hackett.

In the store | JESSE HACKETT - JUNK Peanut Butter Wolf's new imprint is Circle Star Records. Circle Star's first full length will be Jesse... Read More

May 18, 2015

Natural Numbers - Field Reality Dub

In the store | NATURAL NUMBERS - FIELD REALITY DUB Field Reality Dub is the second album from Tom Chasteen​'​s Natural Numbers project, following up... Read More

May 13, 2015

Tuxedo remix by Jean Tonique

We're dropping a 12" of Tuxedo remixes this summer. Here's one from Jean Tonique, remixing Tuxedo's "The Right Time." TUXEDO TOUR DATES 2015 May 22:... Read More

May 11, 2015

Smurphy on Leaving Records, May 2015

In the store | SMURPHY - A SHAPELESS POOL... Meet Smurphy from Mexico City, affiliated with NAAFI. Smurphy's first release, A Shapeless Pool of Lovely... Read More

May 5, 2015

Tuxedo remixed by Kaytranada

Here's Tuxedo's "The Right Time" remixed by Kaytranada with Badbadnotgood on the drum set. Big shout to Kaytranada. Check out the original. TUXEDO TOUR DATES... Read More

May 4, 2015

In the dungeon: Knxwledge (video)

Here's Knxwledge live in the dungeon with a few beats including "Jstowee" from Hud Dreems. Video by Ross Harris. Read More

April 29, 2015

Stones Throw Podcast 92: Mndsgn

Stones Throw Podcast is free. Subscribe using any podcast software or aggregator. iTunes | #92 MNDSGN Mndsgn aka Ringgo Ancheta has a mixtape series called... Read More

April 28, 2015

Trance Farmers - Garbage Night

In the store | TRANCE FARMERS - GARBAGE NIGHT Trance Farmers' new release is Garbage Night – six tracks with a Neo-Psychobilly sound of sludge,... Read More

April 22, 2015

Video: Tuxedo live in Los Angeles

Here's a clip of Tuxedo - Mayer Hawthorne, Jake One and band - performing live at their record release party in Los Angeles. The group... Read More

April 21, 2015

Knxwledge makes his Stones Throw debut with HUD DREEMS

In the store | KNXWLEDGE - HUD DREEMS Knxwledge (pronounced “knowledge”) is a 26 year old, Los Angeles based beat maker making his debut on... Read More

April 13, 2015

James Pants - Savage

In the store | JAMES PANTS - SAVAGE Fourth full length album; his first album in four years.  Here’s what this record is all about.... Read More

April 8, 2015

Dam-Funk – When I'm with U I Think of Her – video by Rua Acorn

Here's a track from Dam-Funk recorded circa 1989, "When I'm with U I Think of Her," and a new video by Rua Acorn, featuring Spike... Read More

April 8, 2015

Ras G - Mental Field Trips

From the album Down to Earth (Leaving Records), this is "Mental Field Trips" – the latest ghetto sci-fi visual by Ras G. This was created... Read More

April 7, 2015

Duppy Gun's Visual Version Excursion

Duppy Gun's Visual Version Excursion is a feature-length documentary in 26 parts (and self-described "visual dub") following the collaboration of the Duppy Gun producers and... Read More

April 7, 2015

James Pants - Artificial Lover

In the store | JAMES PANTS - SAVAGE Savage is the new album from James Pants. It comes out Apr 15. Vinyl is shipping this... Read More

April 7, 2015

Ahnnu – Perception

In the store | AHNNU - PERCEPTION Digital & cassette album release, available now. Ahnnu (Leland Jackson) delivers Perception, his second full length avant-garde masterwork... Read More

April 1, 2015

Tuxedo - So Good - Music Video

Tuxedo. This performance of "So Good" was found on VHS in the archives of Fresh Moves Dance School in Hawthorne CA, dated 1981. Read More

March 30, 2015

Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton: Now Available On Netflix

Last year the movie about Stones Throw played in a bunch of theaters around the world and won a few awards while shedding some light... Read More

March 30, 2015

Mystic Ballads from Mira Billotte's White Magic (Leaving Records)

In the store | WHITE MAGIC Leaving Records. Ltd. edition of 300 cassettes in "chameleon" O-Card. White Magic is artist, vocalist, pianist, percussionist and composer... Read More

March 26, 2015

In the dungeon: The Lions perform "When It Rains"

The Lions featuring Malik Moore and Black Shakespeare. "When It Rains" is from their album Soul Riot. Video by Ross Harris. Read More

March 25, 2015

Madlib's Yesterdays New Quintet

In the summer of 2000, Madlib's name was beginning to be known to hip-hop fans as the creator and producer of Lootpack and Quasimoto, whose... Read More

March 25, 2015

Photos: Stones Throw at SXSW 2015

Our SXSW event was March 20 at Empire Garage & Control Room. Photos by Daily Laurel. Empire Garage:  MILD HIGH CLUB / SILK RHODES /... Read More

March 18, 2015

Mild High Club - "Windowpane"

Peek through the window of the Mild High Club ... "Windowpane" was the group's first single, and it is now their first video. The Club... Read More

March 16, 2015

This is the music video for "Broth" by James Pants

Redfin presents James Pants "Broth," directed by Henry DeMaio. This song is from the forthcoming album Savage. Read More

March 13, 2015

SP-MOLD – midden.

The artist is SP-MOLD and the 3-hour collection is midden, a word meaning a old dunghill for domestic waste. Listen to a 17-minute selection below.... Read More

March 11, 2015

Tuxedo's "Number One"

Here's the new video for "Number One" directed by M. Corey Witted. Mayer, Jake and the band will perform live on March 20th as a... Read More

March 10, 2015

In the dungeon: Mild High Club performing "Weeping Willow"

Mild High Club released their first single Windowpane on Stones Throw earlier this year. Here they are in the dungeon performing the flip side of... Read More

March 5, 2015

1994 in Los Angeles with Mndsgn, Ras G, RP Boo

This Sunday March 8th in Los Angeles, Mndsgn, Ras G, Cakedog and footwork originator RP Boo, among others, perform at 1994. This is the first... Read More

March 3, 2015

GOLD – Tuxedo on cassette

In the store | TUXEDO - TUXEDO 2LP, Digital, CD, Cassette Tuxedo is Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One. Their debut album was released today on... Read More

March 3, 2015

Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One are Tuxedo

The two Grammy-nominated artists have teamed up to release their debut album Tuxedo (Stones Throw Records) In the store | TUXEDO - TUXEDO 2LP, Digital,... Read More

March 2, 2015

In the dungeon: Nxworries – Anderson.Paak and Knxwledge – performing "Suede"

on iTunes | NXWORRIES - SUEDE Anderson.Paak & Knxwledge are working together as NxWorries. We released their first single "Suede" a couple weeks ago. Here... Read More

March 1, 2015

Dam-Funk joins Todd Rundgren for U.S. tour Spring 2015

Dam-Funk will be a guest in Todd Rundgren's band on a North American tour – just Dam, Todd and two backup singers – Spring 2015,... Read More

February 27, 2015

Tuxedo Doin' It live, Dutch TV

Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One finishing up a few dates as Tuxedo in Europe. They return to the US next week for the release of... Read More

February 24, 2015

Silk Rhodes "Stuck in my Head"

In the store | SILK RHODES - HEART OF GRASS Here's a new track from Silk Rhodes – "Stuck in my Head" – from a... Read More

February 23, 2015

Records are your best entertainment value

In the store | TUXEDO - TUXEDO 2LP The vinyl edition of Tuxedo – Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One's collaboration – is shipping now from... Read More

February 23, 2015

Mild High Club - "Weeping Willow"

Here's the flip side of Mild High Club's Windowpane 45. Like the A-side, this track was written, produced and recorded by Alexander Brettin. Catch Mild... Read More

February 23, 2015

Here is a Leaving Record tote bag full of cassette tapes

In the store | LEAVING RECORDS TOTE BAG Update: Someone in Detroit got the bag of tapes. | Check out these bags. We’ve filled one... Read More

February 12, 2015

A Valentine's Day mixtape from Tuxedo

Step in the Name of Love, mixed by Tuxedo – Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One. "Get your two-step on to some of our favorite 80s... Read More

February 10, 2015

Anderson.Paak and Knxwledge – NxWorries – "SUEDE"

Anderson.Paak and Knxlwledge are working together as NxWorries. “Suede” is their first single. Anderson.Paak is one of the most amazing young vocalists in R&B right... Read More

February 10, 2015

Tuxedo's postcard record

Feb 17 Update: On Feb. 10th we offered to give away 20 of these at random to anyone who signed up to our newsletter. We've... Read More

February 10, 2015

The Lions - Soul Riot

In the store | THE LIONS - SOUL RIOT Double LP with gatefold and download card available now. "This new batch of tunes came straight... Read More

February 3, 2015

Tuxedo - "Do It (Flaunt Edwards Edit)"

Tuxedo is Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One. The mysterious Flaunt Edwards (aka J Rocc) has taken their track "Do It" to his chopping block, and... Read More

February 2, 2015

Ras G and Koreatown Oddity's 5 CHUCKLES

In the store | RAS & KOREATOWN ODDITY - 5 CHUCKLES Producer Ras G and Los Angeles MC The Koreatown Oddity came together last year... Read More

February 2, 2015

Homeboy Sandman has a new album and there's only one place to get it

Usually when one of our artists drops a new album, we've got some music for you – maybe an MP3, a track on Soundcloud, or... Read More

January 30, 2015

Put your pants back on

Allow us to reacquaint you to, introduce you to, or hit you over the head with some James Pants. Here's a few tracks from his... Read More

January 28, 2015

Introducing: Mild High Club

In the store | MILD HIGH CLUB - WINDOWPANE Welcome to the Mild High Club, a wayward home for the musical output of Alexander Brettin,... Read More

January 27, 2015

Knxwldge - Hexual Sealings Prt.8

in the store | KNXWLEDGE - HEXUAL SEALINGS PRT.8 Exclusive cassette release + instant MP3 download. Knxwledge has been releasing remix albums on his Bandcamp... Read More

January 21, 2015

Stones Throw Podcast 90: Quaker Tape II by Katalyst

Stones Throw Podcast is free. Subscribe using any podcast software or aggregator. iTunes | #90 QUAKER TAPE II by KATALYST Quakers is a hip-hop collective... Read More

January 20, 2015

Ras G – Down to Earth – the video

A day in the life of Ras G, captured in the music video for "Love and Peace" and "Polo Jacket & Dashiki." These are two... Read More

January 14, 2015

"America the Beautiful" video by Homeboy Sandman

"The video was shot entirely within a 5 or 6 block radius of the building where I grew up in Queens NY, with the exception... Read More

January 13, 2015

Matthewdavid's Outkast mixtape: Jungle, Footwork, World Breaks.

Here's a mix from Matthewdavid called Even The Sun Goes Down. This is an all-Outkast mix flipped with Jungle, Drum & Bass, Footwork and World... Read More

January 7, 2015

Take a tour of Spacebase with Ras G (Video)

Take a tour of Ras G's Spacebase, his Los Angeles studio. And here's the latest record to come out of there ... DOWN TO EARTH... Read More

January 6, 2015

The inspiration: Mixtapes by Jake One and Mayer Hawthorne

Tuxedo is Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One. Their debut album is coming out on Stones Throw, March 3rd, 2015. + 2/LP Vinyl pre-order available at... Read More

January 5, 2015

Stones Throw Podcast 88.8 mixed by Knxwledge

Stones Throw Podcast is a free. Subscribe here using any podcast aggregator, or on iTunes. Our podcast is a series of DJ mixes by Stones... Read More

December 31, 2014

New Years Gift from Snoop and Dam-Funk: “N My System” by 7 Days of Funk

Snoop & Dam Funk have been in phantom mode recording new material the past few months whenever they've had time to relax & chill. Snoopzilla... Read More

December 18, 2014

Like summer ...

While much of the western world tries to keep warm and prepare for the holidays, Pyramid Vritra is in summer mode. "Like Summer" is a... Read More

December 12, 2014

Lip Service and Source Material Mixxxes by Silk Rhodes

Silk Rhodes – Sascha Desree and Michael Collins – put together two different mixtapes for NME and Impose Mag.  "We love all these songs. There... Read More

December 10, 2014

Axel F - J Rocc and MED - Superman Remix

MED & J Rocc as Axel F have another clip from their album THEME MUSIC. Check out "Superman (Remix)" with the videos for "The Set"... Read More

December 9, 2014

Ras G - Let G Know (Keep it a Billion)

Here's another track from Ras G's Down to Earth album which is officially released today as vinyl, cassette and digital download. Down to Earth is... Read More

December 9, 2014

Tuxedo - Wonderful Christmatime

Happy Holidays from Tuxedo, Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One. Here's "Wonderful Christmastime," written and originally recorded by a bro named Paul. Tuxedo's debut album is... Read More

December 7, 2014

California Report: Silk Rhodes

If you take a duo obsessed with soul music, mix in a subversive sense of humor and a spirit of experimentation, then put them in... Read More

December 5, 2014

If you're high put 'em up, up, up

Earlier this year we invited everyone and their grandmother to record a verse over the first record that Peanut Butter Wolf ever released on Stones... Read More

December 4, 2014

Ras G – Down to Earth, Vol. 2

In the store | RAS G - DOWN TO EARTH V.2 Available now – LP, Cassette, Digital | Los Angeles hip-hop producer Ras G’s album... Read More

December 3, 2014

Silk Rhodes on Boilerroom.tv

Silk Rhodes live performance on Boilerroom will loop for two days before being archived. Their self-titled album Silk Rhodes has just been released. Boilerroom.tv –... Read More

December 3, 2014

Homeboy Sandman – "Anything"

Not content to let his outtakes sit in the dark, Homeboy Sandman got a video made for this outtake called "Anything" from the album Hallways.  ... Read More

December 2, 2014

Silk Rhodes

In the store | SILK RHODES Birthed in Baltimore, nurtured by NYC, and ultimately coming-of-age on the highways of the southwest on their way to... Read More

December 1, 2014

J Rocc - Beats on Tap(e)

In the store | J ROCC - BEATS ON TAP(E) J Rocc rolled though Stones Throw HQ a couple weeks ago and said he had... Read More

November 30, 2014

We are here. We have gear.

in the store | HOODIE BLUE | HOODIE GREY | SWEATSHIRT BLUE | SWEATSHIRT GREY | MEN'S TEE BLACK | MEN'S TEE WHITE | WOMEN'S... Read More

November 29, 2014

Oh No + De La Soul + Chuck D

De La Soul and Chuck D have released "The People,"a track recorded over an Oh No beat, one of his Oh No Vs. Oneness of... Read More

November 28, 2014

Stones Throw's Fan Club 45s

In our early days we were approached by an online retailer Hiphopsite.com and asked if we'd press an exclusive 7-inch single for them to give... Read More

November 28, 2014

Ras G and Koreatown Oddity's new tape is packaged in a Backwoods blunt pouch. 100 copies.

In the store | RAS G & KOREATOWN ODDITY - 5 CHUCKLES Backwoods Blunts Edition Limited to 100 copies. Rap album b/w Instrumentals & bonus... Read More

November 27, 2014

"ProtoBlazter" by Master Blazter, for J-1 The Deer

With today marking three years since we lost our friend and talent J-1, Jovan Coleman, aka The Deer – drummer of Dam-Funk's Master Blazter –... Read More

November 25, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving from Homeboy Sandman

Homeboy Sandman: This cut is called "Happy Thanksgiving." It's the story of a Native American going out like a champ before being slaughtered by European... Read More

November 25, 2014

MED and J Rocc - Sofa Coin video

MED & J Rocc's project AXEL F – THEME MUSIC drops today. Here's a video for "Sofa Coins" directed by Rory Gamble. Read More

November 20, 2014

Press play: Duppy Gun Mixtape

DUPPY GUN IS OUTER ORBIT DANCEHALL made by a collective consisting of producers from the U.S. and vocalists from Jamaica. The producers: Sun Araw and... Read More

November 18, 2014

Duppy Gun – NO TEK 9 (video)

THE DUPPY GUN ALBUM MULTIPLY IS OUT NOW ... DOUBLE LP WITH GATEFOLD ... WATCH THE VIDEO: DUPPY GUN FEAT. LUKAN-I "NO TEK 9" ...... Read More

November 17, 2014

Cakedog – CAKE UP

CAKE UP. This is a new track & new video from Cakedog, whose Menace in the Phantom tape came out through Leaving Records recently. Video... Read More

November 17, 2014

MULTIPLY: DUPPY GUN PRODUCTIONS

In the store | DUPPY GUN - MULTIPLY: DUPPY GUN PRODUCTIONS Duppy Gun Productions full length album. 2/LP, shirt, and immediate digital download. Duppy Gun... Read More

November 15, 2014

Stones Throw Podcast 87: Ultimate Breaks and Beats Mix by Breakbeat Lou

Free on iTunes | #87 BREAKBEAT LOU – ULTIMATE BREAKS & BEATS MIX Stones Throw Podcast is back after a one year hiatus. Our podcast... Read More

November 14, 2014

Silk Rhodes: Do not lick.

In the store | SILK RHODES - SILK RHODES LP Read More

November 12, 2014

MED, Blu, J Rocc – "THEME MUSIC"

From the beginning to the ending I am not to lose. "Omega" from the forthcoming album THEME MUSIC by J Rocc & MED's collab as... Read More

November 12, 2014

Homeboy Sandman, Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic – U.S. TOUR 2015

Homeboy Sandman joins Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic on a three-month tour of these United States of America – dates below. Sand's album Hallways is... Read More

November 12, 2014

Tuxedo – DO IT (video)

Tuxedo emerged last year with three tracks of smooth, synth-heavy, disco funk, and accompanied by no information whatsoever about the group except a greeting –... Read More

November 11, 2014

Brogan Bentley–THE SNAKE

In the store | BROGAN BENTLEY - THE SNAKE Brogan is a producer based in San Francisco, and The Snake is his debut album. Vinyl... Read More

November 4, 2014

Gappy Ranks "Spread Your Wings" – Peaking Lights Remix

In the store | GAPPY RANKS MEETS DUB CLUB British/Jamaican dancehall artist Gappy Ranks has collaborated with Tom Chasteen of Dub Club for Gappy Ranks... Read More

November 4, 2014

Homeboy Sandman – "Holiday"

Here's one of the bonus tracks from his Hallways double LP – this is produced by Denone. Read More

November 3, 2014

Mndsgn – Frugality, Zen and Homewards – a short film

Short film directed by Tuomas Vauhkonen & Jeremias Niemen with the music of Mndsgn's "Frugality," "Zen," and "Homewards" from the album Yawn Zen. Mndsgn is... Read More

October 31, 2014

Ultimate Breaks and Beats Los Angeles – Biz, Wolf, J Rocc and Lou

In Los Angeles, Sun, November 23, 2014: All vinyl 45 DJ sets by: Biz Markie, Peanut Butter Wolf, J Rocc, Break Beat Lou. 21+ |... Read More

October 30, 2014

another bullet from the Duppy Gun – "RASTA LIFE" feat. Dayone

In the store | MULTIPLY: DUPPY GUN PRODUCTIONS Here is another track from the Duppy Gun full-length album. "Rasta Life" feat. vocalist Dayone and production... Read More

October 29, 2014

Dakim and Fumitake Tamura

In the store | DAKIM & FUMITAKE TAMURA - MUDAI This is a cassette release from Leaving Records, the collaboration of Dakim from Detroit and... Read More

October 28, 2014

Natural Numbers – new from Dub Club's Tom Chasteen

In the store | Natural Numbers in Dub New project from Dub Club's Tom Chasteen. Natural Numbers in Dub features reggae all-stars with members of... Read More

October 27, 2014

Yung Life Tour – Asia

Stones Throw will bring the Yung Life Tour to Asia (Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong and Manila) following three dates in Japan. Performing will be Knxwledge,... Read More

October 23, 2014

Rhythm Roulette with Pyramid Vritra

Hal Williams aka Pyramid Vritra is the latest producer on Mass Appeal's series Rhythm Roulette. Many more here – Mass Appeal Rhythm Roulette Read More

October 21, 2014

Dntel – Outtakes from Human Voice on cassette

In the store | DNTEL - HUMAN VOICE OUTTAKES Leaving Record has released non-album tracks from Dntel/Jimmy Tamborello's album Human Voice as a standalone cassette... Read More

October 21, 2014

Watch the video for Silk Rhodes – "Pains"

Coming December 2nd | SILK RHODES - SILK RHODES Here's background on Silk Rhodes – formed in Baltimore, demos recorded in a car, album finished... Read More

October 20, 2014

Mndsgn - Camelblues video

Mndsgn has another video from the album Yawn Zen. "Camelblues" is by Ross Harris, with help from Jeremy Ian Thomas, shot on location in so.... Read More

October 16, 2014

Homeboy Sandman - HALLWAYS

HOMEBOY SANDMAN - HALLWAYS It's here: Homeboy Sandman's Hallways, his second full-length album on Stones Throw Records. Producers on Hallways include Blu, DJ Spinna, Oh... Read More

October 15, 2014

Knxwldge and Mndsgn are on the cover of this magazine right here.

The good folks at LA Record have Knwledge and Mndsgn on the cover of the latest issue, with each producer interviewed by Sweeny Kovar. Mndsgn... Read More

October 15, 2014

Gappy Ranks meets Dub Club

In the store | GAPPY RANKS MEETS DUB CLUB | iTunes British/Jamaican dancehall artist Gappy Ranks has collaborated with Tom Chasteen of Dub Club for... Read More

October 14, 2014

Photos: That time we got a bunch of DJs and 1000 cassettes together and had a party

Recap: Some guys came up with an idea called "Cassette store day." We rolled with it. Party in East L.A. – photos by Kiwamu Omae. Read More

October 7, 2014

Take a look inside the palace

The new one from Hal Williams aka Pyramid Vritra with animation by Robert Wallace. The Palace EP is 6 tracks, and this video contains three... Read More

October 6, 2014

Cakedog - Menace in the Phantom

In the store | CAKEDOG - MENACE IN THE PHANTOM Cakedog is Leland Jackson aka Ahnnu. Inspired by the Battle Groundz in Chicago, Menace in... Read More

October 1, 2014

Yung Life Tour – Knx, Mndsgn and Pyramid Vritra in Japan

Stones Throw and Stussy have teamed to bring these new yung artists to Japan – Knxwledge, who will debut new beats for the tour, Pyramid... Read More

September 30, 2014

Homeboy Sandman - Refugee (video)

"Refugee" produced by Jonwayne, from the album Hallways. Directed by Jeff Broadway. Shot & Cut by Cory Bailey. Produced by Jesse Orrall. Shot at the... Read More

September 30, 2014

Guilty Simpson and Oh No – THE SIMPSON TAPE

In the store | GUILTY SIMPSON - THE SIMPSON TAPE Guilty Simpson has some new tracks produced entirely by Oh No – The Simpson Tape... Read More

September 30, 2014

Ras G's RAW FRUIT V.3

In the store | RAS G - RAW FRUIT V.3 Third edition of Ras G's Raw Fruit beat tape series made it's debut this weekend... Read More

September 29, 2014

on tape: Madvillain, J Dilla, Guilty Simpson, Ras G, Fat Lip

We had a party for "Cassette store day" this weekend with Wolf, J Rocc, Mndsgn, Knx, Matthew, Rhettmatic, House Shoes and Stones Throw crew Tim... Read More

September 23, 2014

The cassette DJ...

Ever seen a bunch of DJs "spin" all-tape sets? That's the plan at our Cassette Store Day popup shop this Saturday, September 27 in Los... Read More

September 17, 2014

Baby Boogaloo gets a sitcom

Congrats to the youngest member of the extended Stones Throw family, Miles "Baby Boogaloo" Brown – son of Wildchild of Lootpack. He's starring in his... Read More

September 9, 2014

Vogue premieres forthcoming Leaving Records album by Brogan Bentely

Vogue (not a hip-hop blog) on Leaving Records' forthcoming album by Brogan Bentley: Brogan Bentley’s new song “The Difference” doesn’t start so much as it... Read More

September 9, 2014

Mndsgn - Sheets (video)

Mndsgn's album Yawn Zen came out in the last days of summer. Here's a new video for the track "Sheets" directed by PBDY. (Vowel haters.) Read More

September 9, 2014

Dam-Funk in Germany, photo story by Schiko Pt. 2

Dam-Funk was in Europe for a few shows this summer. Schiko met up with him in Berlin and Cologne and brought us these photos –... Read More

September 9, 2014

Madlib - The Beats

In the store | MADLIB - THE BEATS two girls sleeve In the store | MADLIB - THE BEATS skull & smoke sleeve The Beats... Read More

September 8, 2014

Dntel – HUMAN VOICE – album and outtakes cassette

In the store | DNTEL - HUMAN VOICE Dntel is Jimmy Tamborello. Leaving Records will release Human Voice on September 23. Exclusive VINYL PRE-ORDER with... Read More

September 8, 2014

I AM FUNK

Dam-Funk was in Europe for a few shows this summer. Schiko met up with him in Berlin and Cologne and brought us these photos –... Read More

September 3, 2014

Watch: Homeboy Sandman - Problems (Video)

From Homeboy Sandman's new album Hallways here's the video for "Problems" directed by Adam Tyree. The beat is produced by Knxwledge. Ask Sandman anything on... Read More

September 2, 2014

Mndsgn mixtape for Bonafide

Mndsgn mixtape for UK's Bonafide Magazine Roger Webb Sound – Think Twice Mikio Masuda – I Saw The Light Koreatown Oddity – H2Ocean Steve Gray... Read More

September 2, 2014

Trance Farmers - DIXIE CRYSTALS

In the store | TRANCE FARMERS - DIXIE CRYSTALS Leaving Records presents the debut album of Trance Farmers, Dixie Crystals. This is a guitar-slathered, twang-soaked... Read More

August 26, 2014

Sandman's Problems

Here's a track produced by Knxwledge off the album Hallways (Sep. 2) I went to the free clinic / 'Cause I been acting indecently /... Read More

August 26, 2014

Mndsgn – TXT (MSGS) – video

The album Yawn Zen is released today. Here's the video for "TXT (MSGS)" by José Wolff. Production Assistance by Jenny Sayaka Norris and Jesús Villa-Caratachea.... Read More

August 26, 2014

Listen to some August and September releases.

Here's some music we and Leaving Records are putting out in August & September. Silk Rhodes - Pains 7-inch single on sale now at Stones... Read More

August 26, 2014

Mndsgn – YAWN ZEN

Yawn Zen – on vinyl Ringgo Ancheta is an anomaly among hip-hop producers - not raised in the suburbs on a steady diet of video... Read More

August 21, 2014

Pyramid Vritra - 224 - Video

Pyramid Vritra "224" featuring Huey Briss from the Palace EP. Directed & Edited by Mynameismoises, Complexcastles and Pyramid Vritra. "It's a rap video. Shot at... Read More

August 19, 2014

MC's, we want to hear you rap over My World Premiere

MC's, drop a verse over "My World Premiere" using the World Premiere app. Earlier this year AiAiAi created the Stones Throw DJ Headphone TMA-1. While... Read More

August 14, 2014

the vintage Stones Throw logo T-shirt

In the store | BLACK white | BLUE white | AQUA black | WHITE black | AQUA black | RED aqua | BLUE aqua $15... Read More

August 12, 2014

Silk Rhodes - Pains

In the store | SILK RHODES - PAINS Silk Rhodes is vocalist Sasha Desree and producer Michael Collins. Pains is their first record, a 45.... Read More

August 7, 2014

Mndsgn. Eggs – The Video.

🥚 directed by Alima Jennings, from the album Surface Outtakes Read More

August 6, 2014

Homeboy Sandman by Dahsar T-shirt and Tank Top

In the store | HOMEBOY SANDMAN BY DAHSAR T-SHIRT In the store | THROW THAT RECORD ON BLACK TANK In the store | THROW THAT... Read More

August 5, 2014

Pyramid Vritra - Palace

In the store | PYRAMID VRITRA - PALACE The new one from Hal Williams aka Pyramid Vritra. Palace is 6 tracks, in the concept of... Read More

August 1, 2014

Mndsgn on Boiler Room: Breakfast with Ringgo

On the 1st of each month Boiler Room runs a monthly morning show on the web called Breakfast with Ringo, hosted by Mndsgn (Ringgo Ancheta,... Read More

July 31, 2014

Wet paint: Dub Club's Meaning of Dub LP

In the store | DUB CLUB - MEANING OF DUB Vinyl for Meaning of Dub is now in stock. These records have been individually silk... Read More

July 25, 2014

Tht Yung Knx (who?)

We seem him cruising around the streets of east Los Angeles, sometimes even around the offices of Stones Throw Records, and we always wonder: "How... Read More

July 22, 2014

Jonwayne - Cassette on Vinyl

In the store | JONWAYNE - CASSETTE ON VINYL 180-gram vinyl with download card packaged as the biggest cassette you've ever seen. Note: This will... Read More

July 21, 2014

Myron and E - Broadway (video)

Myron & E's album Broadway has been out for a second, but it's still getting plenty of play. Here's a new video for the title... Read More

July 16, 2014

Madlib: Juxtapoz, Bonafide and a bunch of beats on vinyl.

Madlib is featured on the covers of two of our favorite magazines this month, Juxtapoz in the US, and Bonafide from the UK. Juxtapoz is... Read More

July 16, 2014

Hear Jonwayne rap over 20 Doom beats in 5 minutes

MF Doom's shelf of Special Herbs gets ransacked for this "Special Herbs Medly," Jonwayne rapping over 20 Doom beats in 5 minutes. Let's hope it's... Read More

July 15, 2014

Dub Club - Meaning of Dub

In the store | DUB CLUB - MEANING OF DUB Continuing a classic Reggae tradition of the "one rhythm" LP, where multiple artists bring their... Read More

July 7, 2014

J Rocc: The Get On Down Mix

A mix of some records that I won from nice folks at The Get Down. Hopefully they send me another package soon!!! – J.Rocc Read More

July 7, 2014

Peanut Butter Wolf: Australia and New Zealand Tour Dates, July 2014

Peanut Butter Wolf plays Australia and New Zealand late this month. The July 20 and 22 dates are screenings of the film Our Vinyl Weighs... Read More

July 1, 2014

Blu – US tour

August 18 update: Remaining tour dates are Blu solo MED & Blu have not set a release date for their forthcoming album Bad Neighbor, but... Read More

July 1, 2014

Pyramid Vritra - Eleven12

A night in the life of Pyramid Vritra, putting in hard work in the latest video from his album Indra. Check out previous videos from... Read More

July 1, 2014

VHVL and Ras G - Seat of the Soul

In the store | VHVL & RAS G - SEAT OF THE SOUL Seat of the Soul is a split cassette album by Ras G... Read More

June 24, 2014

MED, Blu, Madlib, Dam-Funk: Peroxide (video)

In the store | MED, BLU - THE BUZZ EP A few months ago, MED & Blu dropped The Buzz EP over a collection of... Read More

June 23, 2014

M Geddes Gengras - ISHI

In the store | M GEDDES GENGRAS - ISHI M. Geddes Gengras' Ishi is the latest release from Leaving Records, an electronic ambient album, inspired... Read More

June 17, 2014

The Stepkids - Wanderers

Recording artists approach their work from many different perspectives, thinking about what might work in a live setting, or with their friends or a particular... Read More

June 13, 2014

Summer 2014 release schedule

Stones Throw & Leaving Records have some music coming out this summer. Here's what to expect. The Stepkids - Wanderers (Stones Throw) | June 17... Read More

June 12, 2014

Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton screening at Grammy Museum, Los Angeles

REEL TO REEL: OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON Location: The Grammy Museum Date: Jun. 16, 2014 - 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00pm Ticket Price: $10. grammymuseum.org... Read More

June 12, 2014

Peanut Butter Wolf ASIA TOUR with Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton

Peanut Butter Wolf is touring ASIA, performing video DJ sets in Japan, Thailand and Singapore and presenting the film Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton in... Read More

June 10, 2014

Meet Mndsgn.

Mndsgn is pronounced mind design. The law calls him Ringgo. His album Yawn Zen will be released August 26 on Stones Throw Records. Ringgo Ancheta... Read More

June 9, 2014

The Lions vs Dub Club - This Generation in Dub

In the store | THE LIONS VS DUB CLUB - THIS GENERATION IN DUB Dub version of The Lions album This Generation, out now on... Read More

June 8, 2014

Myron and E's Do It Disco 12-inch, and a look at classic disco 12-inch sleeves

In the store | MYRON & E - DO IT DISCO 12-INCH 12-inch vinyl singles have their roots in Jamaican records, going back as far... Read More

June 8, 2014

Myron and E - Do It Do It Disco - Remix by Tom Noble

In the store | Myron & E - Do It Do It Disco 12" Myron & E's "Do It, Do It Disco" from the album... Read More

June 6, 2014

12 tracks from Homeboy Sandman

12 tracks: singles, album cuts, B-sides, outtakes from Homeboy Sandman. Catch him on tour this month – dates below. HOMEBOY SANDMAN TOUR DATES JUNE 2014... Read More

June 6, 2014

Chrome Canyon remixes Erik Hassle "Pathetic"

Straight Outta Sweden: Erik Hassle, looking like a cross between Zoolander and that dude from Simply Red. Hasslehoff's latest track "Pathetic" ... it's aiiight. But... Read More

June 5, 2014

Watch Jonwayne and Mount Kimbie perform live in session for BBC Radio 1

Mount Kimbie & Jonwayne perform live in session for BBC Radio 1's Residency Live at Maida Vale studios. Mount Kimbie & Jonwayne toured together last year... Read More

June 3, 2014

Homeboy Sandman "Atlantis" prod. by Blu

Homeboy Sandman's "Atlantis" is a new track produced by Blu. This is one of a few dozen new tracks Sand's been working on this year.... Read More

June 2, 2014

Stones Throw Picnic: Los Angeles, July 5

Free summer concert with Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-FunK, The Lions & plenty of guests. Los Angeles, July 5, 5PM Grand Performances, California Plaza 350 S.... Read More

May 28, 2014

Exhibit: Bobby Flowers in Barcelona, June 5

One of the thrills in creating artwork for Stones Throw has been collaborating with several outstanding photographers, watching the way they work and seeing what... Read More

May 27, 2014

Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton (This is Stones Throw Records) - DVD, BLU-RAY, SOUNDTRACK

In the store | OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON DVD & CD Soundtrack In the store | OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON Blu-Ray & CD... Read More

May 27, 2014

RECAP: Stones Throw Pop-Up Shop

On Saturday, May 24, we dropped off one ton of PB Wolf's record collection at a store front in Los Angeles and had an open... Read More

May 26, 2014

M. Geddes Gengras’ “Passage”

In the store | M Geddes Gengras - Ishi L.A. modular synth head M. Geddes Gengras follows his collaboration with Sun Araw (as Duppy Gun)... Read More

May 23, 2014

Charizma and PB Wolf - Circa 1990-1993 - 4LP box set

In the store | CHARIZMA & PB WOLF - CIRCA 1990-1993 Note: 4LP Box set SOLD OUT in our first week of release. Copies may... Read More

May 22, 2014

Dilla - Give 'em what they want

In the store | J DILLA - GIVE EM WHAT THEY WANT The latest in a series of vinyl releases leading up to Dilla's lost... Read More

May 22, 2014

Charizma playlist, with the story behind the music by Peanut Butter Wolf

In the store | CHARIZMA & PEANUT BUTTER WOLF - CIRCA 1990-1993 Just over 20 years since Charizma was shot & killed, Peanut Butter Wolf... Read More

May 19, 2014

Madlib Beat Tape

Madlib Beat Tape will be on sale next Saturday, May 24 at the Stones Throw Pop-Up shop in Los Angeles. The tape contains "The Beats"... Read More

May 14, 2014

Boardwalk Remixes

A couple weeks ago we got a remix of Boardwalk's "I'm to Blame" from Julia Holter, and released it along with the stems of the... Read More

May 13, 2014

Madlib - Cue 6 - from Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton Soundtrack

In the store | OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON DVD & CD Soundtrack In the store | OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON Blu-Ray & CD... Read More

May 13, 2014

Trance Farmers - Dixie Caps

In the store | TRANCE FARMERS - DIXIE CAPS 4-track cassette from Leaving Records, available with digital download. Dixie Caps EP introduces the futuristic Americana... Read More

May 12, 2014

Gangster Doodles

In the store | GANGSTER DOODLES VOL. 1 (SOLD OUT) 6x6-inch paperback book, 48p, color. The artist known as Marlon Sassy, aka G. Doodles, has... Read More

May 10, 2014

Jonwayne - Third Abandoned Planet

Fresh off a Europe tour, Jonwayne is hanging out in London working on new music. "Third Abandoned Planet" is a new track featuring the archived... Read More

May 7, 2014

New tracks: Dam-Funk, Chrome Canyon, Pyramid Vritra, Oh No

"There's nothing else 'more' 2 do now, but be.. done wit' it (in peace)." - Dam Funk. A new one straight from the lab. Dam-Funk... Read More

April 30, 2014

Julia Holter remixes Boardwalk "I'm to Blame"

Julia Holter remixed Boardwalk's "I'm to Blame," stripping it down to the bones and rebuilding a spooky remix of the dreamy lullaby, using on the... Read More

April 28, 2014

PB Wolf on Prince for Wire's The Inner Sleeve

Each month, UK magazine The Wire invites someone in the music world to write about artwork from the inside of an album package which made... Read More

April 22, 2014

7 Days of Funk - Do My Thang (Teklife Remix)

Update, Apr. 26 | Just four days after releasing this remix, reports are coming in that DJ Rashad (a.k.a. Rashad Harden) has unexpectedly passed away.... Read More

April 22, 2014

Unsolicited art: Quasimoto "Da Shooz"

Update: we have a buyer, and this piece has found a home. Thanks everyone who wrote with your offers of money, no money, peyote, porn,... Read More

April 20, 2014

Dust and Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting (Book)

In the store | DUST & GROOVES: ADVENTURES IN RECORD COLLECTING For five years photographer Eilon Paz has been traveling around the world, photographing all... Read More

April 17, 2014

Denzel Himself x Pyramid Vritra

Denzel Himself, a MC / producer from London, remixed Pyramid Vritra's "Spool." The folks over at Pigeons & Planes got a quote: “This is my... Read More

April 16, 2014

Excerpt: J Dilla's Donuts 33 1/3

In the store | J Dilla's Donuts 33 1/3  We didn't read a word of Jordan Ferguson's Donuts book until it was in print, with... Read More

April 15, 2014

Homeboy Sandman Tour Dates: USA, June 2014

Wed, June 4: Foobar, Nashville TN Thr, June 5: Blank Space, St. Louis MO Fri, June 6: Subterranean, Chicago IL Sat, June 7: Division Gallery,... Read More

April 14, 2014

Ras G - Raw Fruit v. 1-2 double vinyl

In the store | RAS G - RAW FRUIT VOL. 1-2 2/LP The Raw Fruit tapes by Ras G on 2LP. Download card included.  Ras... Read More

April 4, 2014

Jonwayne Mix for Gilles Peterson Worldwide

Jonwayne's Rap Album One was the winner of Gilles Peterson's 'Album of the Year 2014'. While he was in London, he laid down this exclusive... Read More

April 1, 2014

Dam-Funk Never Gon' Sell My Soul

"Never Gon' Sell Out, Never Gon' Sell My Soul. Recorded 2day. Peace. - DF" Dam just returned from Florence Italy where photographer Mauro Puccini caught... Read More

March 31, 2014

Jonwayne - The Desert feat. Oliver the 2nd

This is the first new track from Jonwayne since Rap Album One came out late last year. "The Desert" is presented by Annie Mac for... Read More

March 23, 2014

MADVILLAIN - MADVILLAINY

MF DOOM & MADLIB ARE MADVILLAIN. The MC and producer's collaboration Madvillainy was released 10 years ago this week. We've just released a subtle update... Read More

March 21, 2014

Stones Throw SXSW 2014 in Video and Photos

The official Stones Throw SXSW showcase was at the North Door in Austin, TX. Billed as an after-party to the final screening of Our Vinyl... Read More

March 21, 2014

Jonwayne. Europe. April 2014.

Jonwayne kicks of a solid month of shows through Europe on April 2nd in Paris. If you live in Europe, chances are he's coming to... Read More

March 21, 2014

Dakim - DDUST REGOS - Cassette from Leaving Records

In the store | DAKIM - DDUST REGOS There's 250 copies of the Dak tape, 2nd edition. 31 minutes.  From the bros at Leaving Records:... Read More

March 21, 2014

Stones Throw and Stussy present J Rocc Japan Tour 2014

Stones Throw and Stussy have teamed up for J Rocc's Japan tour in April. J Rocc plays four cities, and brings Stones Throw's "45 Live"... Read More

March 13, 2014

Underrated MC: Homeboy Sandman - Time Out NYC

Websites overdo it with a lot of "best of" lists these days, but here's a well-thought out from Time Out NYC: Overrated and Underrated New... Read More

March 5, 2014

The Stepkids - Insecure Troubadour (video)

The Stepkids tell a story with their latest video "Insecure Troubadour" directed and produced by Green Ink. The band has some exciting things in the... Read More

March 4, 2014

7 Days of Funk - "High Wit Me" - the video

Late last year we launched a video contest for "High Wit Me" by Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla, a bonus track from their album 7 Days of... Read More

March 4, 2014

7 Days of Funk video contest: the runners up

Late last year we launched a video contest for "High Wit Me" by Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla, a bonus track from their album 7 Days of... Read More

March 3, 2014

Homeboy Sandman - Bad Meaning Good - Video

In the store | HOMEBOY SANDMAN - WHITE SANDS  Pacool directed this new clip for Homeboy Sandman's "Bad Meaning Good" off the record White Sands.... Read More

March 1, 2014

Pitchfork review: Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton

Pitchfork: Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton, written by Jonah Bromwich Stones Throw Records founder Chris Manak (better known as Peanut Butter Wolf) grew up a... Read More

March 1, 2014

Jonwayne - "Black Magic" - live in Brownswood Basement

Jonwayne was in London in January for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards, during which he received the “Album of the Year” accollade for his debut on... Read More

February 27, 2014

Snoop and Dam-Funk - DO MY THANG - video from 7 Days of Funk

One of the favorite cuts off 7 Days of Funk. "Do My Thang" also features both artists wearing Snoop Dogg's latest paisley and rose printed... Read More

February 27, 2014

Hit + Run's 777 LP

In the store | HIT+RUN - 777 2/LP with J Rocc, Gaslamp Killer, Kutmah, Knx, Ras G, Jeremiah Jae & crew. Check the photos for... Read More

February 25, 2014

Jonwayne - How to Be a Gemini - The Video

Jonwayne recently took a short sabbatical from writing raps and making beats in order to pursue his dream of working a 9-5 desk job. That... Read More

February 25, 2014

Homeboy Sandman - White Sands

HOMEBOY SANDMAN - WHITE SANDS Homeboy Sandman has teamed with UK producer Paul White for a 7 track record titled White Sands. Read More

February 22, 2014

Jeff Gitelman (Stepkids) and Stevie Wonder

The Stepkids' Jeff Gitelman played guitar with the legendary Stevie Wonder at the 45th NAACP Image Awards this weekend. The Stepkids latest album Troubadour was... Read More

February 18, 2014

Lootpack - Loopdigga EP

Lootpack's Loopdigga EP: Madlib gems from out-of-print Lootpack singles, collected on vinyl, audio taken from the original masters. "Lootpack ushered in a string of excellent releases... Read More

February 18, 2014

Pyramid Vritra - Indra (album stream)

In the store | PYRAMID VRITRA - INDRA Debut album from Hal Williams aka Pyramid Vritra. Streaming at Stonesthrow.com. Available on Vinyl, Digital, CD. 8/10.... Read More

February 13, 2014

Peanut Butter Wolf's 24-hour Valentine's Day Mix

Enjoy a 24-hour Valentine's Day mix from Peanut Butter Wolf featuring over 400 soul tracks from his personal collection of 45s. All songs will be played... Read More

February 13, 2014

Dil Jackson - Wanna Be Startin Something

Dilla x Jackson mixed by J Rocc Read More

February 4, 2014

Myron and E west coast tour, February 2014

Here is a video of Myron & E and the Soul Investigators in Bristol UK, shot & edited by Paul Stevenson & Chris Urmison. The... Read More

February 4, 2014

AIAIAI and Stones Throw: the TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition Headphones

In the store | TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition headphones by AIAIAI We recommend European customers visit aiaiai.dk for the best price on shipping. Stones Throw... Read More

February 3, 2014

Myron and E import LPs from Timmion Records

In the store | MYRON & E - COLD GAME LP In the store | MYRON & E - GOING IN CIRCLES LP Timmon Records... Read More

January 30, 2014

DPI

Alex Gray works on collaborative music projects with Deep Magic and the Sun Araw Band. Leland Jackson records music as Ahnnu. Together the two of... Read More

January 29, 2014

video: The Stepkids - Art of Forgetting

Here's a new clip for "Art of Forgetting" from The Stepkids' 2013 album Troubador. This was directed with original animation by Georgia, and camera by... Read More

January 24, 2014

J Dilla tributes 2014

February marks both J Dilla's birthday (February 7, 1974) and the anniversary of his passing (February 10, 2006), as well as the release date of... Read More

January 21, 2014

Pyramid Vritra - Tea And Lemonade (video)

Hal Williams is Pyramid Vritra, producer and rapper. His album Indra will be released February 18, 2014 on Stones Throw Records. 22 year-old, LA-based Pyramid... Read More

January 19, 2014

Jonwayne's Rap Album One - "Album of the Year" at Gilles Peterson Worldwide Awards

Congrats to Jonwayne, whose Rap Album One was named "Album of the Year" at Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards last night in London, by public vote.... Read More

January 15, 2014

Homeboy Sandman - Wade in the Water

Homeboy Sandman produced by Paul White - WHITE SANDS - to be released on vinyl & digital on February 25, with album artwork by Andrew... Read More

January 15, 2014

Jonwayne remixes Ludacris

Jonwayne remixes Ludacris, titled: "Luda Goes To Church And I DL Lex Luger's Drum Kit" Jonwayne will be in Europe next week ... Jan 18:... Read More

January 15, 2014

Dam-Funk and Snoop - I'll Be There 4U video - 7 Days of Funk

In the store | 7 DAYS OF FUNK 45 box set Dam-Funk and Snoop have a new video for “I’ll Be There 4U” from their... Read More

January 7, 2014

J Rocc: 1st Tuesdays

J Rocc has a monthly DJ party beginning January 7th: 1st Tuesdays taking place the first Tuesday of each month at Del Monte Speakeasy, 52... Read More

January 7, 2014

Jonwayne - The Come Up feat. Scoop DeVille - Video

Late last year Jonwayne dropped Rap Album One, and here's the first video, directed by Henry DeMaio. "The Come Up Pt. 1" features Scoop DeVille,... Read More

January 7, 2014

Ras G - Raw Fruit Vol. 2

In the store | RAS G - RAW FRUIT VOL. 2 Following up Raw Fruit (Vol. 1) with another collection of beats from the producer's... Read More

December 19, 2013

DOGGISODES: 7 Days of Funk

More on 7 Days of Funk from Snoop's own "Doggisodes" Read More

December 18, 2013

Video: 7 Days of Funk record release party

We had a record release party for Dam-Funk & Snoop's 7 Days of Funk at The Exchange, downtown Los Angeles. It was hosted by Novena... Read More

December 16, 2013

Charizma 1973-1993

It was 20 years ago when 20-year-old rapper Charizma died. He made his posthumous debut on vinyl with Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf's "My World... Read More

December 12, 2013

Mayer Hawthorne - Christmas Time Is Here (Again)

It's that time again. Here's again is one of our favorite Christmas records, by Mayer Hawthorne. He recorded this a couple years back, and delivered... Read More

December 12, 2013

Photos: 7 Days of Funk record release party in Los Angeles

We had a record release party for Dam-Funk & Snoop's 7 Days of Funk at The Exchange, downtown Los Angeles. It was hosted by Novena... Read More

December 11, 2013

J Rocc - Andreti's Theme - from Hit and Run 777

In the store | HIT+RUN 777 2/LP, Colored vinyl. Pre-order for December 17 release. J Rocc, Gaslamp Killer, Kutmah, Knx, Ras G, Jeremiah Jae &... Read More

December 10, 2013

Video: Snoop and Dam-Funk perform "Faden Away" on Conan

The album drops today - 7 DAYS OF FUNK - by Dam Funk (the music) and Snoopzilla (the voice). Also check out the official music... Read More

December 10, 2013

Do My Thang ...

Great work by Rdio & the team at Golden Wolf for this 7 Days of Funk piece. Hear Snoop & Dam-Funk's album streaming exclusively at... Read More

December 10, 2013

7 Days of Funk - Dam Funk and Snoop - HIT THE PAVEMENT video

Dam-Funk & Snoop's 7 DAYS OF FUNK is out now. The new video is "Hit Da Pavement," directed by Henry Demaio. This is the second... Read More

December 10, 2013

7 DAYS OF FUNK - DAM FUNK and SNOOP

In the store | 7 DAYS OF FUNK LP, CD, DIGITAL In the store | 7 DAYS OF FUNK 45 Box Set Snoop's first project... Read More

December 5, 2013

LA Weekly cover story: 7 Days of Funk

Ben Westhoff writes about Dam-Funk & Snoop's 7 Days of Funk for the cover story in the latest LA Weekly. "The project in Jamaica gave... Read More

December 5, 2013

Pyramid Vritra x The Stepkids "Bitter Bug"

Check out Stones Throw's newest artist Pyramid Vritra's remix of The Stepkids' "Bitter Bug." The original version is taken from their album Troubadour, released earlier... Read More

December 2, 2013

Vex Ruffin plays Sonic City (Video)

Vex Ruffin at Sonic City Festival in Kortrijk, German. Mr. Ruffin heads next to.... 12/03 Tilburg – O13 12/05 London – Plastic People 12/06 Cardiff... Read More

December 2, 2013

7 Days of Funk: the CASSINGLE

"It ain't West Coast if it ain't banging on tape..." We put Dam-Funk & Snoop tracks "Hit Da Pavement" and "Fadin' Away" on a cassingle.... Read More

November 30, 2013

Live video: Myron and E with the Soul Investigators in Europe

Myron & E are on tour in Europe with The Soul Investigators, with just a few more shows left. Here's a clip of them performing... Read More

November 29, 2013

Karriem Riggins remixes The Roots and Elvis Costello

Karriem Riggins has reworked The Roots and Elvis Costello‘s “Cinco Minutos Con Vos” off the special Record Store Day exclusive release of Wise Up: Thought-Remixes... Read More

November 29, 2013

Beat Box: A Drum Machine Obsession

In the store | BEAT BOX: A DRUM MACHINE OBSESSION 200 p. hardcover book with download card. Joe Mansfield's 200-page Beat Box: A Drum Machine... Read More

November 26, 2013

Dakim 6F00FF on Leaving Records

In the store | Dakim - 6F00FF The latest release from Leaving Records, available now at Stones Throw on cassette & digital download. The worldwide... Read More

November 25, 2013

Stones Throw and Burger Records

In the store | Vex Ruffin LP+Cassette Vex Ruffin's album dropped a few days ago, and today we announce the cassette edition of the album,... Read More

November 15, 2013

Watch Jonwayne "Unplugged" on the Eric Andre Show

Jonwayne played a live, "unplugged" track on an SP-404 SX on Adult Swim's Eric Andre Show yesterday. Turn it up! stonesthrow.com/jonwayne twitter.com/jonwayne Read More

November 14, 2013

MED, BLU, MADLIB, MAYER HAWTHORNE: The Buzz EP

In the store | THE BUZZ EP November 26 release. Now shipping. MED & Blu announced their new collab over Madlib beats with The Burgundy... Read More

November 13, 2013

Jonwayne - The Come Up PART 2 - Live at Low End Theory

You've heard Jonwayne's "The Come Up, Part 1" featuring Scoop Deville. Here's PART 2, produced by Scoop Deville, performed live at Low End Theory. Both... Read More

November 12, 2013

Watch: LITTLE HARRY - REVOLUTION - from Dub Club Foundation Come Again

Director Steve Hanft shot several videos in Jamaica for the artists on Dub Club's Foundation Come Again album. The latest is for "Revolution" by Prince... Read More

November 12, 2013

Vex Ruffin: The Album.

In the store | VEX RUFFIN Vex Ruffin has an album, here it is. We met Vex a couple years ago when he sent PB... Read More

November 11, 2013

Linx and Blue by Pyramid Vritra

Happy birthday to Hal Williams aka Pyramid Vritra. Before diving into the birthday cake, he's released a couple new tracks: Linx & Blue. We'll be... Read More

November 8, 2013

Vex Ruffin album premiere party in the alley by a liquor store

Update | Thanks to everyone who showed up! TODAY at 4:30PM in Los Angeles, the Stones Throw crew is going to roll out some speakers... Read More

November 7, 2013

Stones Throw + Stussy popup shop in Tokyo, Nov. 15-24

Stones Throw and Stussy have teamed up for Peanut Butter Wolf & Dam-Funk's Japan tour in November in conjunction with the Japan premiere of the... Read More

November 5, 2013

Snoop and Dam-Funk rock an underground dance party for the 'FADEN AWAY' video

Today, 7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla) debut the first official music video “Faden Away,” from their forthcoming self-titled project, 7 Days of Funk.... Read More

November 5, 2013

Video: Duppy Gun on Recording in Jamaica

Sun Araw and M.G. Gengras of Duppy Gun Productions talk about recording in Jamaica. Video produced by Marcos Velasquez and Marty Mayoral, edited by Jessica... Read More

October 31, 2013

Watch: Cut Chemist 'Work My Mind'

Some time ago Cut Chemist did an excellent mix for the Stones Throw Podcast called Cassette Culture using four cassette decks and tracks from a... Read More

October 30, 2013

Surface --- to --- Air --- Missive

Did you see the program? Here's the story. They're from Tallahassee, Florida. Taylor Ross, age 23, played all the instruments on this album, breaking bones... Read More

October 30, 2013

Vex Ruffin - Prime of my Life

Vex Ruffin has an album coming out on November 12. Here’s the second single, “Prime of my Life” – it’s also Today’s Top Tune at... Read More

October 30, 2013

Snoop's GGN with Dam-Funk

Dam-Funk stops by Snoop's GGN desk to discuss 7 Days of Funk. Their record drops December 10. Read More

October 29, 2013

Jonwayne - RAP ALBUM ONE

In the store | JONWAYNE - RAP ALBUM ONE Jonwayne came onto the Los Angeles music scene by way of the east Los Angeles club... Read More

October 29, 2013

Mixtape: Duppy Gun for SSENSE

Duppy Gun's Sun Araw and M.G. Gingras put together this mix for the magazine SSENSE. When two dancehall producers cook up backing tracks that even... Read More

October 29, 2013

Duppy Gun "Press Bookfa Press" produced by Nice-A-Bunks (Peaking Lights)

In the store | DUPPY GUN - PRESS BOOKFA PRESS “Press Bookfa Press” 12-inch EP released today, produced by Nice-A-Bunks (Peaking Lights) Duppy Gun Album... Read More

October 22, 2013

Jonwayne - The Come Up Pt. 1, feat. Scoop DeVille

In the store | Jonwayne - Rap Album One New Music: Jonwayne + Scoop DeVille from Rap Album One, dropping October 29, 2013. Wayne &... Read More

October 22, 2013

Dam Drum

In 2012-2013 we collaborated with Dam-Funk and Bleep Labs for three different editions of the Dam Drum. Each Dam-Drum is a handheld drum machine and... Read More

October 22, 2013

Mayer Hawthorne "Shiny and New" (unofficial) video

Mayer Hawthorne: "I never made an official music video for 'Shiny & New,' but if I did...." "Shake" – featuring Mayer Hawthorne's "Shiny & New"... Read More

October 22, 2013

7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoop) - "Do My Thang" - Jimmy Kimmel Live

Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla debuted their live performance as 7 Days of Funk on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, Monday, Oct 21st on ABC. 7 Days... Read More

October 22, 2013

7 Days of Funk album artwork

Dam-Funk and Snoop revealed the 7 Days of Funk album art and debuted their live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, Monday, Oct 21st... Read More

October 21, 2013

Stones Throw vs. Beat Junkies. L.A. 10/26. Secret Location.

45 LIVE is coming again to Los Angeles, October 26. ArtDontSleep presents Stones Throw's 45 Live vs. Beat Junkies Sound. This is one big DJ... Read More

October 15, 2013

Video: Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla (7 Days of Funk) at Funkmosphere Lab

Dam & Snoopzilla are 7 Days of Funk. Check for the record coming December 10th on Stones Throw. The first single Faden Away is out... Read More

October 15, 2013

King Kong Got Nothing on Me video by Homeboy Sandman

First video from Homeboy Sandman's All That I Hold Dear record, directed by Pacool. Watch full screen on https://vimeo.com/73828849 Read More

October 15, 2013

Boardwalk

In the store | Boardwalk - Boardwalk Boardwalk is the Los Angeles duo of Mike Edge and Amber Quintero. If you're in the Los Angeles... Read More

October 14, 2013

Stones Throw Podcast 85: Ras G's Live from Spacebase, Pt 2

Download at iTunes | Stones Throw Podcast 85 mixed by Ras G Stones Throw podcast is a free download, released whenever the DJs have something... Read More

October 8, 2013

You can love me when I'm dead

We found a Coca-Cola walkman at a local thift shop. Here's what happened when we tried to play a copy of Jonwayne's Cassette 2 in... Read More

October 7, 2013

video: The Stepkids - Sweet Salvation live in studio

THE STEPKIDS - EUROPE TOUR - OCTOBER 2013 Oct 9: Frankfurt @ Das Bett Oct 10: Vienna @ Fania Live Oct 11: Cologne @ Club... Read More

October 3, 2013

Los Angeles, October 6: Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton screening

On Sunday, October 6th, KCRW will host a screening of Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records. Food trucks will be on... Read More

October 2, 2013

Samiyam - Wish You Were Here

In the store | SAMIYAM - WISH YOU WERE HERE BLACK T-shirt/Cass./MP3 In the store | SAMIYAM - WISH YOU WERE HERE WHITE T-shirt/Cass./MP3 In... Read More

October 2, 2013

Anika - Extra Cheese Burger Mix

Anika has joined Berlin Community Radio with a DJ show called Do Not Go Gentle, airing every second and last Tuesday of the month, 10PM... Read More

October 2, 2013

Peanut Butter Wolf mini-Europe tour, Oct. 2013

Faster than they can stamp a passport, Wolf will be in & out of Europe for a few show this month, including a Doctor's Orders... Read More

October 2, 2013

Dub Club's Return Of The Rub-A-Dub Style DVD/CD

In the store | Dub Club - Return Of The Rub-A-Dub Style DVD/CD Return Of The Rub-A-Dub Style is a film & album collection. The... Read More

September 30, 2013

Self-titledmag.com: Peanut Butter Wolf takes us on a tour of his record collection

Created by self-titledmag.com September 2013 The Records That Made Me Want to Be a DJ/Producer There were a few in the early ’80s that stand... Read More

September 30, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - Men Are Mortal (Video)

Official Music Video for Homeboy Sandman's "Men Are Mortal" from the record Album: Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent. Production by El RTNC. The clip is directed... Read More

September 27, 2013

Weekend listening: FlyloFM, Oh No, Alchemist, Myron and E and Homeboy Sandman

Rockstar's "Grand Theft Auto V" upped the ante with its massive soundtrack, which features 17 radio stations, including Flying Lotus's FlyLoFM. In New York City... Read More

September 26, 2013

Myron and E "Going in Circles"

Myron & E's album Broadway was released this summer. Here's another track from the album, "Going in Circles." The soul duo toured the western U.S.... Read More

September 25, 2013

Video: Julian Malone On ScionAV’s The All Purpose Show

During a recent trip to NY, Julian Malone hit ScionAV’s The All Purpose Show and chopped it up with Prince Paul and the ILLOUT crew... Read More

September 24, 2013

Aloe Blacc - Love is the Answer

New one from Aloe Blacc. Aloe Blacc "One Inna" Prod. by Madlib Aloe Blacc "I Need a Dollar" Read More

September 21, 2013

Stones Throw Beat Battles

Stones Throw message board hosts a weekly beat battle which has been going on for years. It's completely user-run. Hundreds of hip-hop producers & beat... Read More

September 19, 2013

Watch: The Stepkids - "Moving Pictures"

The Stepkids just released a new video for “Moving Pictures,” the latest track from their sophomore album Troubadour. The video stars comedian Kyle Mooney, who... Read More

September 19, 2013

Watch: Jonwayne and Homeboy Sandman on Red Light Radio

Homeboy Sandman, Jonwayne & DJ Sosa take over Red Light Radio at the Fader fort at this year's SXSW. JONWAYNE & MOUNT KIMBIE - USA... Read More

September 19, 2013

Caution: new Stones Throw turntable slipmats

In the store | Stones Throw Turntable Slipmats (Black/Yellow) We've just made new turntable slipmats in black/yellow "caution" colors. These are sold in pairs.  16oz.... Read More

September 19, 2013

Vex Ruffin - Living for the Future

Vex Ruffin's album = November 12. "Living for the Future" Youtube/Vimeo Directed by ? Read More

September 17, 2013

L.A. 9/21: Join us, Madlib, Brainfeeder, Innovative Leisure for LEISURE MARKET

Saturday 9/21, Noon-7PM, FREE: LEISURE MARKET Culture Labs (Courtyard) 1917 Bay Street Downtown LA 90021 (Cross Streets:  Mateo between 7th & 8th Streets) On Saturday,... Read More

September 17, 2013

Boardwalk - High Water (video)

Boardwalk is Mike Edge and Amber Quintero from Los Angeles. Their album Boardwalk will be released October 15. This video for "High Water" was shot by Alfredo... Read More

September 16, 2013

Video: Jonti and Astral People cover The Avalanches "Frontier Psychiatrist"

Outside-In Festival in Sydney Australia, September 21st, will feature Jonti the collective Astral People in a live performance of the seminal Avalanches' album Since I... Read More

September 12, 2013

Midnight Mission, 1985

"My first band, MIDNIGHT MISSION. I put a funny Mattel Synsonics Drums commercial at the end with Buddy Rich. Don't make fun of how I... Read More

September 12, 2013

Prince Jazzbo RIP

Reggae producer, DJ, toaster Prince Jazzbo has died at the age of 62. Prince Jazzbo (Linval Roy Carter) died after a battle with lung cancer.... Read More

September 10, 2013

Video: Prince Jazzbo and Dub Club - Black Shadow

Latest clip from DUB CLUB: FOUNDATION COME AGAIN is Prince Jazzbo's "Black Shadow" directed by Steve Hanft. Working with the Dub Club on this album... Read More

September 10, 2013

Steve Arrington and Dam-Funk - Higher, Bonus Glide - THE INSTRUMENTALS

In the store | Dam-Funk - Higher, Bonus Glide: The Instrumentals Digital In the store | Steve Arrington & Dam-Funk - Higher 2/LP Since Stones... Read More

September 10, 2013

Stones Throw Podcast 84: Hawthorne Radio Episode 5

Download at iTunes | Stones Throw Podcast 84: Hawthorne Radio Ep.5 Mayer Hawthorne is back on the air with more soul tracks for the 5th... Read More

September 9, 2013

Introducing: Surface to Air Missive

Introducing: Surface to Air Missive, and their self-titled album Surface to Air Missive on Leaving Records PLEASE VIEW THE PROGRAM Program notes: Southern rock from... Read More

September 6, 2013

MED and J ROCC: Sofa Coins (Live)

MED & J Rocc (as Axel F) performing their new single "Sofa Coins" with a full band at Backside Records. This track has just been... Read More

September 6, 2013

Jonwayne + Mount Kimbie U.S. Tour 2013

Score 1 for creative tour line-ups: Jonwayne will be on the road with Mount Kimbie all across North America in September and October 2013. Mount... Read More

September 5, 2013

CHROME CANYON TO BROOKLYN: DROP DEAD

Morgan Z aka Chrome Canyon has declared he will leave the state of New York, and "never again enter it's borders, including it's water and... Read More

September 4, 2013

Mass Appeal: Lord Quas spills his guts

In an age when print magazines are dropping like flies, it's nice to see someone buck the trend, especially when they do it so well.... Read More

September 4, 2013

Jonwayne "Reflection" from Rap Album One

In the store | JONWAYNE - RAP ALBUM ONE Here's the first track from the album – "Reflection" Stones Throw signed Jonwayne as an MC... Read More

September 4, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - Musician

In the store | Homeboy Sandman - All That I Hold Dear "Musician" is from the record All That I Hold Dear, produced entirely by... Read More

September 4, 2013

Pyramid Vritra - Big Ralph's Midnight Pink River Weather Grey

Pyramid Vritra is Hal Williams, prolific producer and rapper. He is recording an album for Stones Throw to be released in 2014. His new EP... Read More

September 3, 2013

Ahnnu - World Music - on Leaving Records

In the store | Ahnnu - World Music Cassette, digital download from Leaving Records. Los Angeles producer Leland Jackson is Ahnnu. Jackson's production is rooted... Read More

September 3, 2013

Album Preview: Troubadour by The Stepkids

In the store | The Stepkids - Troubadour A week ahead of the September 10th release date, Spin.com is hosting a listening of The Stepkids... Read More

August 29, 2013

The silver donut.

“I witnessed the death of the CD/Liberate yourself from that format and be free” – Talib Kweli (MED's "Classic") While the media and certain rappers... Read More

August 27, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - All That I Hold Dear

Homeboy Sandman - All That I Hold Dear Read More

August 26, 2013

Stones Throw Soul Tour: Oakland and L.A.

The Stones Throw Soul Tour with PB Wolf, Dam-Funk, The Stepkids, Myron & E comes home to California for the last two shows: Tue 8/27... Read More

August 23, 2013

Boardwalk in Lodown

Boardwalk – A Safe Haven by Renko Heuer for Lowdown Magazine, published August 2013 in issue #87. Lodown is a print magazine which has also... Read More

August 22, 2013

Listen: Ahnnu "Shame" from Leaving Records

In the store | Ahnnu - World Music Cassette & digital out now. Los Angeles producer Leland Jackson is Ahnnu. Jackson's production is rooted in... Read More

August 22, 2013

Stones Throw Podcast 83: Soul with a Hole by Myron and E's E da Boss

Download on iTunes | Stones Throw Podcast 83 The "E" part of Myron & E is Eric Cooke, aka E da Boss, who was a... Read More

August 20, 2013

MED and J ROCC - AXEL F - SOFA COINS

In the store | MED & J ROCC - AXEL F - SOFA COINS Axel F is M.E.D. on the mic with J Rocc on... Read More

August 19, 2013

Blunts on a Train

The Duppy Gun guys will perform with The Congos on train in Los Angeles and Oakland, California. Station to Station is the name of the... Read More

August 19, 2013

Yessir. Quasimoto in Blue.

There is a small number of Quasimoto's Yessir Whatever out in the world with the Quasimoto figure in blue. The folks at Urban Outfitters requested... Read More

August 16, 2013

Pyramid Vritra: Delta

Odd Future affiliate Pyramid Vritra has just released a video from his mixtape with Jet Age of Tomorrow, his group with Matt Martians. The Jet... Read More

August 16, 2013

Rolling Stone: Dub in This Club – Jamaican Dancehall Rises Again

Writing for Rolling Stone, Andy Beta covers the renaissance in dancehall, citing it's influence in hip-hop and indie music. Several Stones Throw projects are mentioned... Read More

August 14, 2013

Myron and E: If I Gave You My Love 45

In the store | Myron & E - If I Gave You My Love 45 In the store | Myron & E T-shirt "If I... Read More

August 14, 2013

Anika "In the City" (video)

Set in an anonymous city in eastern Europe, "In the City" is directed by Kyle Whittington & Joe Broady. Special thanks to: TMC, Blue Rinse... Read More

August 14, 2013

Vex Ruffin - NO ESCAPE - Free album download

Vex Ruffin a Filipino-American solo artist from Chino Hills in the Inland Empire of Southern California. He makes minimal electro-punk for Stones Throw Records. NO... Read More

August 13, 2013

Boardwalk - I'm to Blame

In the store | Boardwalk - I'm to Blame 45 Mike Edge and Amber Quintero are Boardwalk. The duo met in Summer 2012, recording an... Read More

August 12, 2013

SALE: Cold Chillin'

A few years ago Stones Throw presented an exclusive sale of Cold Chillin' tee shirts, made in conjunction with Biz Markie and photographer George DuBose,... Read More

August 9, 2013

Wolf Cast with Shots Fired

The latest episode of Jeff Weiss & Nocando's podcast Shots Fired. Head of Stones Throw Records and well known DJ/producer, Peanut Butter Wolf joins Jeff... Read More

August 9, 2013

Jonwayne: Exploded Drawing, Houston

Here's some video from that time a couple weeks ago when Jonwayne went to Houston to track down a Nintendo 64 and a copy of... Read More

August 7, 2013

Myron and E - Do It Do It Disco - Video

"Do It Do It Disco" is from Myron & E's album Broadway released this summer on Stones Throw. This is the second video from the... Read More

August 6, 2013

Quasimoto - Catchin' the Vibe - Video

Quasimoto's "Catchin' the Vibe" was released on the album Yessir Whatever produced by Madlib. We set out to film the video for "Catchin' the Vibe"... Read More

August 6, 2013

Steve Arrington and Dam-Funk - Higher

In the store | Steve Arrington & Dam-Funk - Higher Slave front man Steve Arrington on vocals, and music by Dam-Funk. Digital available now.  LP... Read More

August 2, 2013

Dam-Funk: The Unreleased

While we patiently await the new Dam-Funk release, the always-prolific artist has continued to drop us some stray tracks along the way - several unreleased... Read More

August 2, 2013

Stones Throw Japan Tour 2013 with J Rocc and Karriem Riggins

J Rocc and Karriem Riggins will tour Japan in August for three shows - their first time appearing together. J Rocc will DJ, Karriem Riggins... Read More

July 31, 2013

Watch: I Jahbar and Duppy Gun "Own Thing"

There's a certain type of musician who would aspire to see videos of themselves working in big studios they can't afford with brand-name producers and... Read More

July 30, 2013

Jonwayne - Cassette 3: The Marion Morrison Mixtape

Introducing the world's first analog iPod. Jonwayne's Cassette 3 is the last in a trilogy. The tape features Captain Murphy, Jeremiah Jae, Zeroh and Oliver... Read More

July 29, 2013

B Real TV with Homeboy Sandman

Sand will tour the US in August & September on The Dear Hunter Tour, with Open Mike Eagle and Random. Tour dates below. Homeboy Sandman... Read More

July 25, 2013

The Stepkids "The Lottery" 12-inch vinyl

In the store | The Stepkids - The Lottery EP Two tracks from the forthcoming album Troubadour plus instrumentals.  Props to Potholes: "The sonic palate... Read More

July 24, 2013

Société Perrier Mix: Myron and E

Myron & E have mixed up a session featuring an array of classics that have inspired their sound. "This mix is all about great soul... Read More

July 24, 2013

Gold records: Mayer Hawthorne - Where Does This Door Go on 2LP vinyl

In the store | Mayer Hawthorne - Where Does This Door Go Vinyl copies have arrived for Mayer Hawthorne's Where Does This Door Go. The... Read More

July 24, 2013

Jonwayne "Altitude"

Jonwayne's "Altitude" is a new track produced by Mndsgn & Jonwayne. This is from The Marion Morrison Mixtape  Read More

July 23, 2013

Egyptian Lover and Stones Throw

Egyptian Lover anthology coming out on Stones Throw in 2014 Los Angeles native Egyptian Lover (Greg Broussard) is internationally recognized as a pioneer of West... Read More

July 22, 2013

New Track: Homeboy Sandman - Easy Does It

Homeboy Sandman's new record All That I Hold Dear will be released August 6th. The 7-track joint was produced entirely by M Slago, who also... Read More

July 19, 2013

2013 Summer Mix by Matthewdavid 

A short one from Matthewdavid of Leaving Records. Track List: DNTEL - Early works (mash-up) The Cyclist - The Kraut Selection (unreleased)  Cat 500 -... Read More

July 16, 2013

Dub Club: Foundation Come Again

In the store | Dub Club's Foundation Come Again Original tracks by reggae legends Big Youth, Prince Jazzbo, Josey Wales, Dillinger, Trinity, Tippa Lee, Lone... Read More

July 11, 2013

Listen to The Lions set at KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic

The Lions performed live in studio on KCRW's Mornings Become Eclectic yesterday. Here's some photos of the performance by Larry Hirshowitz. The show is now... Read More

July 10, 2013

Nite-Funk - I Know You're The One For Me [Demo]

Nite-Funk (Ramona & DF / Nite Jewel x Dam-Funk). Read More

July 9, 2013

Dancehall legend Josey Wales arrested for Hard Time (Video)

In the store | Dub Club - Foundation Come Again Josey Wales "Hard Time" is the latest video from the forthcoming album Foundation Come Again.... Read More

July 5, 2013

Video: Steve Arrington Lecture at RBMA, New York, 2013

The g-funk pioneer tells his story at the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy in New York. Known for his innovative vocals and drums on such... Read More

July 2, 2013

Watch: CX Kidtronik - A Weapon

From Krak Attack 2, "A Weapon" feat. The Doc & Desperado, Infinit EVOL Read More

July 2, 2013

Video: Myron and E perform "Broadway" live at Bedrock studio

Myron & E's album Broadway is released today. Here's the title track, "On Broadway" performed live at Bedrock Studios in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Filmed/Edited... Read More

July 2, 2013

Myron and E with the Soul Investigators - Broadway

in the store | Myron & E - Broadway Released today. LP with bonus 45 while supplies last. Vinyl begins shipping later this week. The... Read More

July 2, 2013

the Stones Throw skate deck

In the shop | Stones Throw Skate Deck Letting our freak flag fly, on Stones Throw's first skate deck. Design/illustration by Burlesque. Wheels and broke... Read More

June 28, 2013

Los Angeles release party for Dub Club's Foundation Come Again

Dub Club happens every Wednesday night at Echoplex in Echo Park, Los Angeles, but this July 17th will be something special - the release party... Read More

June 28, 2013

URB.tv's recap of the Stones Throw premiere party

This is URB.tv's recap of Stones Throw's premiere party for Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton. "We had our photojournalist, Paulo Von Borries, on hand to... Read More

June 26, 2013

J Dilla beats on vinyl: The Yancey Boys instrumentals 2/LP

In the store | J Dilla - Yancey Boys Instrumentals 2/LP white vinyl About five years ago, J Dilla's younger brother John "Illa J" Yancey... Read More

June 26, 2013

Video: Mayer Hawthorne "Her Favorite Song"

Here's the first video from Mayer Hawthorne's latest album Where Does This Door Go which drops July 16. "Her Favorite Song" features Jessie Ware, and... Read More

June 26, 2013

Paul White and Homeboy Sandman - Find a Way

Homeboy Sandman is featured on a new track by Paul White, from the UK producer's Watch The Ants EP dropping July 29 on One-Handed Music.... Read More

June 25, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - Give You The World

"Give You The World" Produced by Knx. Sandman's busy this summer. New record All That I Hold Dear drops in August, and he's touring all... Read More

June 25, 2013

Stones Throw Soul Tour

Announcing - STONES THROW SOUL TOUR - Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-Funk, The Stepkids and Myron & E. This is the first time these Stones Throw... Read More

June 24, 2013

Variety: ‘Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records’ Review

by Andrew Barker for VARIETY.com, published June 24, 2013. “Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records” is a film that’s full of... Read More

June 21, 2013

Mayer Hawthorne "Behind the Door"

Here's a peek at the film Henry DeMaio directed during the recording of Mayer Hawthorne's album Where Does This Door Go. Read More

June 20, 2013

Myron and E live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic had Myron & E on with a live studio session this morning playing tracks from Broadway coming out on Stones Throw... Read More

June 19, 2013

Hey Los Angeles, join us Thursday night

We're a day away from the Stones Throw's Los Angeles premiere party for Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton here in downtown Los Angeles - June... Read More

June 19, 2013

Next Collective x The Stepkids "Wonderfox"

Here's a cool cover of The Stepkids track "Wonderfox" by the NEXT Collective - a jazz group whose members include folks like Matt Stevens, Ben... Read More

June 18, 2013

Myron and E - Clap Sing

In the store | Myron & E "Clap Sing" 45 Alongside their debut album Broadway, we have a new 45 from Myron & E with... Read More

June 18, 2013

Noisy: A Conversation With Jeff Broadway and Peanut Butter Wolf

Interview at Noisy.com with Jeff Broadway and Peanut Butter Wolf about Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton: This is Stones Throw Records, which is being released... Read More

June 18, 2013

The Stepkids - Lottery (Video)

Here's The Stepkids video for their new track "The Lottery," from the forthcoming album Troubadour. The 'Kids have been forging their own path in video,... Read More

June 18, 2013

Quasimoto - Yessir Whatever

In the store | Quasimoto - Yessir Whatever Produced by Madlib. 12 tracks recorded over a roughly 12-year period. LP with bonus 7-inch single, peel-off... Read More

June 17, 2013

Stones Throw pop-up shop at The Exchange, Los Angeles, June 20

We have a big show in Los Angeles at The Exchange this Thursday night, June 20th, followed on the 21st & 22nd by the premiere... Read More

June 17, 2013

#quasibomb

Quasimoto's Yessir Whatever drops tomorrow. Vinyl arrives later this week. We found ourselves in possession of a big pile of Quasimoto stickers - 10 inch... Read More

June 13, 2013

Mayer Hawthorne "Reach Out Richard" Prod. by Pharrell Williams

Another track from Mayer Hawthorne's forthcoming album Where Does This Door Go, "Reach Out Richard" produced by Pharrell Williams. Mayer wrote this song for his... Read More

June 13, 2013

Quasimoto - Further Instrumentals

In the store | Quasimoto - Further Instrumentals On the eve of Quasimoto's Yessir Whatever album release, we have Madlib's beats for Quasimoto's Further Adventures... Read More

June 12, 2013

Jonwayne - Notes to Myself

Here's a new Jonwayne track over a vintage Dilla beat. Reached for comment about the "Notes to Myself," Jonwayne provided some insight to the lyrics:... Read More

June 11, 2013

The Stepkids - Troubadour - Coming September 10

In the store | The Stepkids - Troubador The Stepkids new album Troubadour. 10 tracks, released September 10th, 2013. Listen to the single "The Lottery"... Read More

June 10, 2013

Duppy Gun #3: Fyah Flames "What Would You Say About Me?"

In the store | Duppy Gun - What Would You Say About Me? Duppy Gun 12-inch #3 includes "What Would You Say About Me," a... Read More

June 6, 2013

1990s Polaroids

In the days before digital, I use to run around with a Polaroid camera whenever I could afford the film. Some of these pictures I'd... Read More

May 28, 2013

Los Angeles: Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton Premiere and Party

JUNE 20, LOS ANGELES: THE PARTY. Stones Throw Presents OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON PREMIERE PARTY at the Exchange, Los Angeles. Tickets at www.flavorus.com/stonesthrow JUNE... Read More

May 28, 2013

on VINYL: Chrome Canyon Remixes

In the store | Chrome Canyon - Elemental Remixes Released a short while ago digitally, we now have the Chrome Canyon remixes on vinyl -... Read More

May 28, 2013

Dub Club - Bubble Dub

In the store | Dub Club - Bubble Dub (Foundation Dubs Vol. 2) Volume 2 of Dub Club's Foundation Come Again dub records - 10... Read More

May 28, 2013

CX KIDTRONIK + ATARI TEENAGE RIOT "GO KRAZY" (VIDEO)

CX KIDTRONIK's KRAK ATTAK 2: THE BALLAD OF ELLI SKIFF is out now at stonesthrow.com and out everywhere on June 4th. CX is joined here... Read More

May 27, 2013

KRAK ATTACK 2

In the store | CX KIDTRONIK - KRAK ATTACK 2 Krak Attak 2: The Ballad of Elli Skiff is here. The DJ/producer/vocalist CX KIDTRONIK makes... Read More

May 23, 2013

Jonwayne and Jeremiah Jae "Rap Robbery"

Jonwayne & Jeremiah Jae doing it again on "Rap Robbery," now released on Scion 10 Music Series Release. From the crew at SPIN: "Rap Robbery,"... Read More

May 22, 2013

Aloe Blacc "One Inna" Prod. by Madlib

Back before he needed that dollar, Aloe Blacc worked with Madlib on this gem "One Inna" that came out on his debut album Shine Through.... Read More

May 21, 2013

Stones Throw documentary Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton at LA Film Fest

Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton (This is Stones Throw Records) premieres at the LA Film Festival, June 21 & 22.  Info & tickets at lafilmfest.com Read More

May 17, 2013

Brick Throw: Jeff Jank at Nothing Major

Pitchfork's new culture & design website Nothing Major has published an interview with Stones Throw/Madlib art director Jeff Jank, covering some history of the label... Read More

May 16, 2013

Myron and E album on vinyl with bonus 45

In the store | Myron & E - Broadway LP Pre-order + Bonus 45 + Download We pre-order available for Myron & E's album Broadway,... Read More

May 16, 2013

Jonwayne - Numbers on the Hoard

Here's a couple MC's doing their thing, separately, over Pusha T's "Numbers on the Board" beat by Kanye. Jonwayne's was made a few minutes ago.... Read More

May 15, 2013

Mayer Hawthorne "Her Favorite Song" feat. Jessie Ware

Mayer Hawthorne will release a new album Where Does This Door Go on July 16. He's got Jessie Ware on board with additional vocals for... Read More

May 15, 2013

CX KIDTRONIK "LADY'S KRAK PSA" feat. Lady Miss Kier and Ladybug Mecca

Announcing – May 28 release date for CX KIDTRONIK's album KRAK ATTACK 2. The album track list and snippets are up now: KRAK ATTACK 2:... Read More

May 14, 2013

Quasimoto recognized for excellence in masonry by City of L.A. mayor, city council

While city governments around the U.S. allow themselves to be burdened with matters of fiscal crisis, crumbling infrastructure and school attendance, out here in the... Read More

May 14, 2013

Stones Throw Podcast 81: Jonwayne Daytime Naps

DOWNLOAD FREE ON ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 81: JONWAYNE DAYTIME NAPS Jonwayne has created an ambient, 67-minute mixtape called Daytime Naps, his first mix in... Read More

May 14, 2013

Myron and E - If I Gave You My Love - VIDEO

Myron & E "If I Gave You My Love" from their forthcoming album Broadway.   A four-track preview of the album is available today on... Read More

May 14, 2013

The Stepkids "Get Lucky" (Daft Punk cover)

The Stepkids do what they want. Today, they want to Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams & Nile Rogers. A couple weeks ago they did their own... Read More

May 13, 2013

vintage Dam-Funk: "Obsessed" from 1993

Recorded in Pasadena, CA. in my bedroom studio on 1 lonely & hazy, summer day in 1993. All production, music, vocalz & recording (on 2... Read More

May 7, 2013

The Stepkids "Suit and Tie" Justin Timberlake cover (Video)

"Suit & Tie" by Justin Timberlake - jazz lounge cover by The Stepkids. The band is finishing their new album Troubadour, for release on Stones... Read More

May 1, 2013

N.W.Q.

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April 30, 2013

Photos: In the lab with Hit+Run for Signs and Wonders in Dub

For Dub Club's Signs & Wonders in Dub, Gustavo Eandi & Jeff Jank came with a collection of designs which could be screened in different... Read More

April 30, 2013

The Good, The Bad and The Dub

Video for "Beware Dub" from Signs and Wonders in Dub by Steve Hanft. Read More

April 30, 2013

Dub Club: Signs and Wonders in Dub

In the store | Dub Club - Signs & Wonders in Dub (Foundation Dub Vol. 1) Signs & Wonders in Dub: 10 tracks "mixed in... Read More

April 30, 2013

Stepkids in Red Bull Studio: The Art of Forgetting

The Stepkids perform "The Art of Forgetting" from their upcoming album Troubadour for the newest installment of In The Red Bull Studio. And below, the... Read More

April 29, 2013

WHITE LINES, the T-shirt

In the store | WHITE LINES T-shirt This is the last of a black and white T-shirt series trilogy picked by PB Wolf from an... Read More

April 26, 2013

Dam Funk and Master Blazter: More Bounce 2 the Ounce

Recorded live by Devin McManus at Club Downunder in Tallahassee on October 10th 2011, covering "More Bounce 2 the Ounce" from one of the greatest... Read More

April 24, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - Peace and Love - Video

From the latest record, Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent, here's Homeboy Sandman's "Peace & Love" produced by El Rntc. The video was directed & edited by... Read More

April 23, 2013

Stones Throw B.C.

In the store | Stones Throw B.C. A white T-shirt with record label logo embellishment. This minimal reinterpretation of the Stones Throw logo by Nick... Read More

April 22, 2013

Jonwayne "Cool Runnings" feat. Zeroh, from Cassette 2

Jonwayne's Cassette 2 is suppose to be strictly cassette - No LP, CD, Digital, no Laser Disc - but we couldn't resist busting out the... Read More

April 22, 2013

The Word: Peanut Butter Wolf on Mix Tapes

Belgium's THE WORD Magazine has recently gone global. Their new issue features a section about mix tapes, including words from Peanut Butter Wolf: When I... Read More

April 17, 2013

Homeboy Sandman: Fertile Crescent T-shirt

In the store | Fertile Crescent T-shirt This cover illustration by Tyke Witnes was so fresh we had to slap it on a T-shirt, simple... Read More

April 16, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent

Homeboy Sandman - Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent The record is an unapologetic homage to old school hip-hop in its barebones production, lyrical themes, cover art... Read More

April 15, 2013

Watch: Jonwayne plays Boiler Room (Live)

Watch: Jonwayne killin' it at Boiler Room. Live. Jonwayne recently released Cassette 2, after the cigarette folks came at us over the first Cassette. Digital... Read More

April 15, 2013

The Beat Box T-shirt.

In the store | THE BEAT BOX T-shirt A while back we sent out an open call for some T-shirt designs. One of the top... Read More

April 15, 2013

Video: Anika - I Go To Sleep

On the heels of her Geoff Barrow-produced debut album, Anika returns with the Anika EP, released today. Anika's version of The Kinks’ lovelorn I Go... Read More

April 11, 2013

Watch: Chrome Canyon on Boilerroom

Chrome Canyon, with band and theremin, performed live on Boilerroom TV a while back. Audio & Video from the show are now online.  The album... Read More

April 10, 2013

Madvillain - Madvillainy 2LP

In the store | Madvillain - Madvillainy 2LP The vinyl release of MF DOOM & Madlib's Madvillainy has been out of print for some time... Read More

April 10, 2013

Dam-Funk at Coachella 2013

The lineup has been official for some time now, but here's official congratulations to Dam-Funk ... DF will bring the modern funk experience to the... Read More

April 9, 2013

Anika Bloodhound Dub

We're a week away from the official release of the Anika EP, but can't resist reporting that Anika and Geoff Barrow are already working on... Read More

April 9, 2013

Chrome Canyon - Chasing the Dead - Peaking Lights Remix

In the store | Chrome Canyon - Elemental Remixes On iTunes | Chrome Canyon - Elemental Remixes 11-track remix album, available today. Vinyl coming in... Read More

March 23, 2013

Homeboy Sandman and Jonwayne: Red Light Session at SXSW

Homeboy Sandman & Jonwayne performing LIVE for Red Light Radio during SXSW from their pop-up radio booth at SXSW in the Converse Fader Fort. Wayne... Read More

March 22, 2013

SPIN: Marlboro Threatens Stones Throw, Jonwayne Hits Back With Awesome Sarcasm

Chris Martins writing for Spin Magazine, put together a piece on Jonwayne's Cassette, published March 21, 2013. Spin.com: Marlboro Threatens Stones Throw, Jonwayne Hits Back... Read More

March 20, 2013

Jonwayne - Passing Fancies - with lyrics

Jonwayne "Passing Fancies" from Cassette 2. Beat, rhyme and lyrics by JW. (Grammar, line breaks, format all intentional.) You can take The Boy out the... Read More

March 20, 2013

Photos: Stones Throw Hella National at SXSW 2013

We had an afternoon event this year at SXSW called Hella National (a riff on the name of our old Winter Music Conference party, Hella... Read More

March 20, 2013

J Dilla's Vinyl Collection on Fuse TV's Crate Diggers

Fuse TV's Crate Diggers series meets up with hip-hop producers and DJs and peeks into their record collections. Past episodes include J Rocc, Wolf, Rhettmatic.... Read More

March 19, 2013

Watch: The Lions "Roll It Round"

New video for "Roll it Round" from The Lions album This Generation. Directed/Filmed: Jon Casey, Editorial - Xylophone Films, Editor - A.J. Calomay, Asst. Editor... Read More

March 19, 2013

Philip Morris smacks Stones Throw over Jonwayne Cassette. Jonwayne releases Cassette 2.

36-minute rap cassette. No digital. No CD. No vinyl. Just cassette. Last year Stones Throw released new rap tracks by Jonwayne on a cassette we... Read More

March 19, 2013

Scoop Deville + Jonwayne + Chuck English = Digital Diamonds

Scoop Deville announced the new group Digital Diamonds and posted this track last week, but it took us a while to knock out this badass... Read More

March 19, 2013

CX KIDTRONIK and BILLY DANZE M.O.P. "LOCKED IN"

RELEASE THE KRAKEN. CX KIDTRONIK feat. BILLY DANZE of M.O.P. "LOCKED IN" FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM KRAK ATTACK 2: BALLAD OF ELLI SKIFF ARTWORK: KRAK SHRINE,... Read More

March 18, 2013

Stones Throw is to blame

We're working with a new band called Boardwalk, two artists from L.A. who built their own equipment and make cool music. This is their first... Read More

March 18, 2013

The Cyclist - Bones in Motion (Leaving Records)

In the store | The Cyclist - Bones in Motion The latest from Leaving Records is the debut album from Irish producer The Cyclist. 2LP... Read More

March 16, 2013

Homeboy Sandman "Survival of the Freshest" on NPR's Snap Judgement

Snap Judgement is one of the best shows on NPR right now, and here's one of the best pieces we've heard on the show, from... Read More

March 14, 2013

The record label logos shirt

In the store | Record Label Logos T-shirt White on Black In the store | Record Label Logos T-shirt Blue on Charcoal The record label... Read More

March 13, 2013

The Stepkids - All Saints Basement Sessions

The Stepkids are working a new album, Troubador, which we expect to release this summer for fall. Here's one of the new tracks called "The... Read More

March 5, 2013

Homeboy Sandman - The Plot Thickens

"The Plot Thickens" produced by Keith Edward. This is the third single along with "Richardsun" and "Not for Women" from Homeboy Sandman, since his album... Read More

March 4, 2013

Photos: The Lions record release party, Los Angeles

Celebrating the release of their album This Generation, The Lions played live at a record release party last week at the Center for the Arts,... Read More

March 1, 2013

Flaunt Edwards was here

Flaunt Edwards does DJ edits, and sometimes goes by the name J Rocc. Read More

March 1, 2013

Stones Throw at SXSW: Hella National

We use to do a party every year in Miami called Hella International, named in part because the first one had a bunch of guests... Read More

February 28, 2013

Shots Fired 18: Jonwayne

Jonwayne and Hellfyre Club rapper Milo are guests on the latest episode of Jeff Weiss and Nocando's podcast Shots Fired. Download MP3 |  Shots Fired... Read More

February 26, 2013

James Pants + Vex Ruffin = Krista

In the store | Krista - Space Tom Test 45 Krista. New collab with James Pants and Vex Ruffin. We have a two-track 45, maybe... Read More

February 26, 2013

The Lions - This Generation - 45 Box Set

In the store | The Lions - This Generation (45 Box Set) In the store | The Lions - This Generation (Digital/CD) Today is the... Read More

February 25, 2013

Capitol Disc Jockey 1969

In the 60s when vinyl was the any-and-all of the music business, Capitol Records use to send out promo LP compilations of their new hot... Read More

February 23, 2013

Photos: Duppy Gun in Jamaica with I Jahbar and Lukani

Here's some taken in Jamaica by Duppy Gun (Sun Araw & M Geddes Gengras) when they was there working on their latest 12-inch release Spy... Read More

February 20, 2013

Challenge: can you roll a spliff on an MP3?

"You can't roll a spliff on no MP3" This is the opening line of The Lions' "This Generation". We tend to agree with their statement. ... Read More

February 20, 2013

Time Out Chicago: South Side rapper Julian Malone puts it all out there

South Side rapper Julian Malone puts it all out there, by Areif Sless-Kitain for Time Out Chicago, published Feb. 20, 2013 These days conversations about... Read More

February 19, 2013

Duppy Gun - Spy feat. I Jahbar

In the store | Duppy Gun "Spy/Up Wit You Baby" Duppy Gun is label and producer team founded in Portmore, Jamaica, 2011 by Los Angeles... Read More

February 18, 2013

Photos: Beak, Wolf, Vex in San Francisco

Geoff Barrow's band BEAK> came to town. They played NYC, Philly, Los Angeles, San Francisco, then bowled. Our photographer was mugged outside the bowling alley... Read More

February 14, 2013

Chrome Canyon "Generation" Remix by Chateau Marmont

Chrome Canyon is working with several artists for a remix of his Elemental Themes album, to be released in Spring 2013. We posted Matthewdavid's "Memories... Read More

February 13, 2013

DAWN OF DOOM: KMD LIVE IN 1990

Pre-villain Zev Luv X with brother Subroc: KMD first live show, Hard to the Left Rap Party, Dec. 10, 1990., un-earthed by DJ Iran from... Read More

February 13, 2013

Julian Malone - 909

The 2008ighties representative Julian Malone borrows A$AP Rocky’s “Bass” for the latest leak off his upcoming Diff.Rnt mixtape, which is coming in March. Or April.... Read More

February 12, 2013

Listen: Homeboy Sandman - Not for Women

"My songs ain't for women ... 'cept the ones that love hip-hop" Here's a Homeboy Sandman track produced by 6th Sense called "Not For Women"... Read More

February 12, 2013

Crow44

In the store | Crow44 - Self Titled 12-inch EP, tip-on jacket. Aesthetically wedged somewhere between the de-tuned surf breeze, lo-fi jams of Ariel Pink,... Read More

February 12, 2013

MED + BLU + MADLIB "The Burgundy EP"

In the store | MED & BLU - THE BURGUNDY EP 9-track EP on burgundy vinyl, now shipping. Digital available 2/19/2013 The story is this... Read More

February 11, 2013

Get to know Beak>

This April, Stones Throw will release a new EP by Anika, our second record from the artist, again produced by Geoff Barrow and backed by... Read More

February 9, 2013

Watch: Raise it up! Dilla tribute from Mochilla

Nice work from the crew at Mochilla - Eric Coleman, B+ and crew. Raise it up! Soundtrack: Hugh Hopper & Alan Gowen "Morning Order" /... Read More

February 7, 2013

Rhettmatic: J Dilla Whatupdoe Mix Vol. 3

Just a short while after posting the video of Rhettmatic's crates, Rhett hit us up with this Dilla mixtape of his, as well as this... Read More

February 7, 2013

J Dilla's 48 Hours instrumentals on vinyl

In the store | J Dilla - 48 Hours Instrumentals LP J Dilla's production 48 Hours for Frank N Dank, released officially for the first... Read More

February 7, 2013

Watch: Rhettmatic on Fuse Crate Diggers

Rhettmattic and his crates are featured on the latest episode of Fuse's Crate Diggers. The series met up with PB Wolf last summer and J... Read More

February 7, 2013

Watch: Karriem Riggins "J Dilla the Greatest"

Today, February 7th, is James Dewitt Yancey’s Birthday. In remembrance, one of Dilla’s close friends and collaborators, Karriem Riggins, sat down at Iron Works Studios... Read More

February 6, 2013

MC's of the world ...

Dear MC's of the world, meet Butter Beard. We don't know him, but he did his thing over the Karriem Riggins beat "Round the Outside"... Read More

February 5, 2013

Watch: The Cyclist "Visions"

The Cyclist "Visions" Directed by Miko Revereza, from Leaving Records & Stones Throw's DUAL FORM. The Cyclist debut album Bones in Motion will be released... Read More

February 5, 2013

Dublab presents Light from Los Angeles

In the store | Dublab presents Light from Los Angeles Described as, "a document of vibrant creativity from an inspiring city," Light from Los Angeles... Read More

February 5, 2013

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February 5, 2013

Karriem Riggins - Chopped Worm - RIP Sugarfoot

Karriem Riggins tribute to Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner (1943-2013) "My idea was to chop a song that is so important to hip hop and also pay... Read More

February 4, 2013

Chrome Canyon: Tama Impala "Feels like we only go backwards" Remix

Sometimes the best kind of remix is not the kind that's commissioned, but the kind that's made when one music producer get someone's track in... Read More

February 4, 2013

Stones Throw Podcast 80

Download free on iTunes | Stones Throw Podcast 80 The Stones Throw Podcast is free. Subscribe and download via iTunes, or using our RSS feed... Read More

January 31, 2013

LAWeekly: Matthewdavid's Psychedelic Soul Music Is Not Exactly That

Jeff Weiss article about Leaving Records' Matthewdavid, published Jan. 30 2013 in his monthly LA Weekly column Bizarre Ride "All profoundly original art looks ugly... Read More

January 30, 2013

Serato Icon Series: Peanut Butter Wolf

One of the joys of doing records the old way - on vinyl - is doing them the old way with a new twist that... Read More

January 29, 2013

Chrome Canyon - Generations - Official Video

Chrome Canyon, the gleaming brainchild of Morgan Z (formerly of New York City's glammy Apes & Androids) release his debut Elemental Themes last year. "Cinematic,"... Read More

January 29, 2013

Oh No - Disrupted ADS

In the store | Oh No - Disrupted ADS Album out now on Fat Beats / Kash Roc.  Creating a niche outside the shadow of... Read More

January 28, 2013

T-shirt design contest from Stones Throw and Blank You Very Much

We've teamed with the global creative community at Blank You Very Much to create a Stones Throw t-shirt design.  Anyone can join. Update - The... Read More

January 25, 2013

Jonwayne on the rapper/producer connection – video

From the folks at Scion AV – Scion AV took an interest in Jonwayne because he is one of the rare examples of a rapper... Read More

January 24, 2013

The Lions on NPR's World Cafe

David Dye from World Cafe WXPN put together a piece on The Lions, Stones Throw's 12-man reggae crew, whose album This Generation drops in February.... Read More

January 22, 2013

Semya - Hawk Wind - video from Dual Form

In the store | DUAL FORM  Today's the release date, and tonight's the Los Angeles record release party - January 22 at Mr T's Bowl.... Read More

January 22, 2013

Video: Homeboy Sandman - Couple Bars

Another clip from Homeboy Sandman's First of a Living Breed. "Couple Bars" is produced by J57. Video directed by Pacool; assistant director: Joseph Neigh; production... Read More

January 17, 2013

Julia Holter "You and Me Both" from Dual Form | Matthew David interview with Dazed

Owen Meyers interviewed Matthewdavid for Dazed Digital about his work with Leaving Records and the Stones Throw collab DUAL FORM. Published Jan. 17 at dazed.com... Read More

January 17, 2013

Los Angeles, Jan. 22: Dual Form release party

January 22: Release date of Dual Form, the collaborative release by Stones Throw and Leaving Records. On this date we are having our official release... Read More

January 16, 2013

Listen: Oh No "Rollin' Up" feat. Gangrene

New track from Oh No from his forthcoming album Disrupted Ads which drops Jan. 29th. “The inspiration behind this track came from a game on... Read More

January 15, 2013

Julian Malone - Give a Eff

Here's a new one from Julian Malone , producer/MC out of Chicago, member of BRKF$T CLUB/2008ighties, and now Stones Throw crew for 2013. This track... Read More

January 9, 2013

Video: Trance Farmers "Purple Hay" from DUAL FORM

In the store | DUAL FORM Album on CD, 2/LP & digital We have just launched an advance sale of Stones Throw & Leaving Records'... Read More

January 9, 2013

Stones Throw and Leaving Records presents DUAL FORM

In the store | DUAL FORM Album on CD, 2/LP & digital In the store | DUAL FORM 2/cassette + sticker, bonus tracks Collaborative release... Read More

January 8, 2013

Karriem Riggins - Matador Posse Cut

"Matador" from Karriem's album Alone Together featuring new verses by MCs: Krondon, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson and Jonwayne. Cuts by J Rocc. Download MP3 |... Read More

January 4, 2013

Lord Quas vs. Sandy (aka The Gift Show)

If you ever wanted to get your paws on the Quasimoto toy, or the unbelievably great Chrome Children poster (see below, with rap MCs looking... Read More

January 4, 2013

Stones Throw Podcast 79: Dam-Funk's Spiritual Flight Vol. II

Download free MP3 via iTunes STONES THROW PODCAST 79: DAM-FUNK - SPIRITUAL FLIGHT VOL. II The Stones Throw podcast is free. Subscribe and download via... Read More

January 4, 2013

Download: Davis "Into the Night" Instrumental from Dual Form

Hello, happy 2013. To celebrate a new tour & new year, please enjoy a bonus instrumental Davis track from the upcoming Stones Throw x Leaving... Read More

January 4, 2013

Video: MED "Candlelight" feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow

M.E.D. just released a new video for "Candlelight" featuring Georgia Anne Muldrow, a track originally released on Bang Ya Head 3. Bang Ya Head IV... Read More

January 2, 2013

Photos: Stones Throw New Years 2013 Party

Stones Throw's 2012/2013 New Years Eve bash "45 Live" was announced with just a couple days to go - Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-Funk & J... Read More

December 30, 2012

45 Live: Stones Throw new years eve in Los Angeles

Stones Throw & FYF Fest presents: 45 Live - a new years eve celebration with DJs Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-Funk, PB Wolf, J Rocc spinning all... Read More

December 22, 2012

Hello, Australia: Peanut Butter Wolf, Jonti, Jan. 2013

Peanut Butter Wolf with Jonti in Australia and New Zealand, January 2013. Read More

December 21, 2012

DOOM. DOOMSAYER.

"Stamp, here go a kite to the world..." - DOOM on Quasimoto's "Closer" DOOM's kite to world for hype-doomsday December 21st is "DOOMSAYER RMX by... Read More

December 20, 2012

From 666 to 121212: PB Wolf's numerology DJ series

It started at 9AM on 12/12/12: a twelve-hour DJ set steaming from Wolf's house via Boilerroom.tv, followed by a night at Low End Theory with... Read More

December 20, 2012

Download - ENEMY: The Times and Loves of Julian Malone

Early in 2012, the Julian Malone mixtape ENEMY was released by Ruby Hornet and 2Dopeboyz. Grab it here at the link below. Malone is working... Read More

December 19, 2012

NPR All Things Considered on Homeboy Sandman

NPR's All Things Considered aired this piece about Homeboy Sandman on December 19, 2012. By ROBERT CHRISTGAU Stream | NPR's All Things on Homeboy Sandman... Read More

December 19, 2012

Meet Julian Malone

Meet Julian Malone. Producer/MC out of Chicago, member of BRKF$T CLUB/2008ighties, and now a member of Stones Throw crew for 2013. More coming -- >... Read More

December 18, 2012

Download: Top Tape – Dublab x Leaving Records x Stones Throw

The folks at Dublab.com have posted an archive of the all-cassette DJ night at TOP TAPE a few weeks back to celebrate the upcoming release... Read More

December 13, 2012

SPIN: Peanut Butter Wolf Drills Down on 'The Chronic'

You've probably heard by now: it's the 20th anniversary of Dr. Dre's THE CHRONIC. The album has not only stood the test of time, but... Read More

December 13, 2012

Duppy Gun and The Congos - Icon Give Life

Coming just a couple days after announcing our project with the label Duppy Gun, the Duppy producers Sun Araw & M. Geddes Gengras have released... Read More

December 12, 2012

Download: M.E.D. and Gangrene "Run It"

M.E.D. is planning the latest in his mixtape series - Bang Ya Head IV - for the new year, a free album download coming to... Read More

December 12, 2012

Video: Karriem Riggins "Round the Outside"

Directors Tuomas Vauhkonen and Jeremias Nieminen sent us a few paragraphs to accompany the clip they did for Karriem Riggins, but we should just let... Read More

December 11, 2012

Duppy Gun and Stones Throw

In the store | Duppy Gun – Multiply 12" available now In the store | Duppy Gun - Spy 12" coming Feb. 2013 Stones Throw... Read More

December 11, 2012

Karriem Riggins Alone Together album cover T-shirt

In the store | Karriem Riggins - Alone Together tee We've released over a hundred albums in over 15 years, but here's our first album... Read More

December 10, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Verbal Soul Clap Mania - unearthed 2009 video

In case you don't recognize him, that's Homeboy Sandman there, in a 2009 clip left unfinished and unreleased until now.  Here's about how Sandman tells... Read More

December 8, 2012

Dam-Funk - The Crown (1996 Cassette)

Dam-Funk dug up a cassette home recording from '96 called THE CROWN. Press play. No walkman required. COMING UP Dec 08: Dam-Funk in Santa Monica,... Read More

December 8, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 78: OST - Original Soundtracks by Chrome Canyon

Free Download via iTunes | STONES THROW PODCAST 78 The Stones Throw podcast is free. Subscribe and download via iTunes, or using our RSS feed ... Read More

December 6, 2012

Download: J Rocc on Gilles Peterson Worldwide, 2012

Via the Gilles Peterson Worldwide we have a new mix from J Rocc recorded last Monday. This and many other great sets are also available... Read More

December 6, 2012

"How 'bout this guy right here?"

Karriem Riggins stays busy - video below, last night with the Diana Krall band on David Letterman's Late Show.  Karriem's instrumental hip-hop album Alone Together... Read More

December 6, 2012

The Stepkids - Legend Remix feat Krondon and Percee

Krondon & Percee P join The Stepkids on a remix of their track "Legend in My Own Mind" by Dave the Producer. Download MP3 |... Read More

December 5, 2012

Chrome Canyon - Pluze - VIDEO

The latest video from Chrome Canyon's album Elemental Themes Directed by Jennifer Juniper Stratford Director of Photography - Cynthia Webster Synthesizer Assistant - Stephi Duckula... Read More

December 5, 2012

Dam-Funk's Toeachizown vinyl available as five separate LPs

Two years ago now, Dam-Funk released his debut album, Toeachizown, an epic of modern funk, containing over two hours of music in five separately-titled parts.... Read More

December 4, 2012

Stones Throw and L'Optimum

French publication L'Optimum has a 6-page feature on Stones Throw in their latest issue. "Made in California" highlights six covers from the catalog with words... Read More

December 4, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Richardsun

This is from a split 7-inch single from Homeboy Sandman & Jaylib released with the Germany hip-hop shop HHV.de to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Only... Read More

November 27, 2012

Illuminati Lyrics

What came first, the lyricist or the MC?  While you ponder that take a look at the LYRIC BOOK (PDF) for Homeboy Sandman's First of... Read More

November 27, 2012

Beat Junkies 45 series Vol. 2: Babu and Shortkut (Green Vinyl)

In the store | Beat Junkies 45 Vol. 2: Babu & Shortkut Split DJ Babu / Shortkut 45 on green vinyl. The Beat Junkies are... Read More

November 26, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Illuminati - the video

No slowing down for Homeboy Sandman - here's the new video from First of a Living Breed - "Illuminati" shot & edited by Bunny Bread.... Read More

November 26, 2012

Stones Throw Doc Poster Contest: The Winner...

A few weeks back we launched a contest to design a poster for the Stones Throw Documentary-in-the-making by Jeff Broadway. The winner was picked this... Read More

November 26, 2012

J Dilla - Donuts - 45 Box Set

In the store | DONUTS 45 BOX SET Box of donuts: 8 x 7-inch singles - album & bonus tracks. J Dilla's Donuts began simply... Read More

November 25, 2012

Strong Arm Steady and Oh No: Stereo Jr

In the Store | Strong Arm Steady & Oh No - Stereo Jr Oh No has remixed Strong Arm Steady's album Stereotype, and we kept... Read More

November 20, 2012

Video: Karriem Riggins - Summer Madness

We finally get a video for Karriem Riggins' Alone Together album. This is "Summer Madness" (also incorporating a piece of "Matador"). Directed by Donavan Glover... Read More

November 15, 2012

Do you like Madlib beats?

Madlib will be making music for OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON (THIS IS STONES THROW RECORDS), the authorized Stones Throw documentary by filmmaker Jeff Broadway.... Read More

November 15, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Sputnik

"Sputnik" from Homeboy Sandman's First of a Living Breed. Big thanks to video director Joseph R. Neigh IV. The track is produced by Howard Lloyd. Read More

November 14, 2012

Peanut Butter Wolf's 12/12/12

12/12/12 announced for December 12, 2012: 1. Twelve hour DJ event live from Peanut Butter Wolf's house broadcast on boilerroom.tv (8AM-8PM PST) 2. After party... Read More

November 13, 2012

Madlib Medicine Show: The Aftermath

After wrapping up a series of shows in Europe & Australia, Madlib has released a short video made by Eric Coleman titled Madlib Medicine Show:... Read More

November 7, 2012

Krondon, David Choe, some monkeys, tap dancers, red ball man and some hos.

Krondon of Strong Arm Steady hooked up with David Choe (professional gambler, artist, ghost porn writer, motivational speaker, pervert) for his "Ask me anything" feature... Read More

November 7, 2012

The Stepkids - Sweet Salvation - YACHT Remix

Download MP3 | The Stepkids - Sweet Salvation (YACHT Remix) Props to YACHT for this Stepkids remix - it's the title track from their new... Read More

November 7, 2012

Jonti - Saturday Night - Video/MP3

"Saturday Night" is a new recording of Jonti's demo track from Sine & Moon his album of 4-track demos. Video by Eric Coleman. Download MP3... Read More

November 7, 2012

Video: The Lions "This Generation"

Title track from the album This Generation coming 2.26.2013. Below is an excerpt of an interview with Lions producer Dan Ubick, published today at reggae-steady-ska.com... Read More

November 7, 2012

The Lions - This Generation

In the store | The Lions - This Generation (CD/Digital) In the store | The Lions - This Generation (45 Box Set) Inspired by reggae,... Read More

November 5, 2012

International shipping prices updated for Stones Throw online store

Good news for our online store's international customers - we've just made an adjustment to our international shipping charges which we believe will provide a... Read More

November 4, 2012

Dual Form: the Golden Ticket

Los Angeles – come join us at The Virgil on Wednesday night, Nov. 7, to celebrate the release of the double-cassette portion of Stones Throw... Read More

November 2, 2012

Dual Form: the Artists

We've just announced a new project - Stones Throw & Leaving Records presents DUAL FORM - including the line, "if the names gathered here look... Read More

November 1, 2012

Dam Funk in Japan - Culturama Video

The homie Peter Agoston writes, Check out this video I made with Dâm Funk in Japan last year. Finally able to show this. Shot in... Read More

November 1, 2012

Chrome Canyon x Matthewdavid - Scientist Remix

"Memories of a Scientist" is a track from Chrome Canyon's newly-released debut album Elemental Themes. There's a few yet-to-be-named working on remixes from this record,... Read More

November 1, 2012

Jonti + Goyte, Europe tour in 2012

Jonti & Gotye met nearly 7 years ago at a show in Sydney, and linked up again this year when Gotye asked Jonti to open... Read More

October 31, 2012

Karriem Riggins Interview with HipHopDX

Karriem Riggins spoke with HIPHOPDX.com about his years with J Dilla, and where he sees Hip Hop and Jazz lining up two decades after US3,... Read More

October 31, 2012

Snoop / Dam / 1999

Props to Snoop for his taste in tees. The Dam-Funk "1999" tee is designed by Freddy Anzures and based, of course, on Prince's classic 1999... Read More

October 31, 2012

Download: Chrome Canyon - Halloween Soundtrack Re-Edit

The folks over at The Juke got Chrome Canyon to edit the Halloween Theme, published along with an interview. The Juke: You just got signed... Read More

October 31, 2012

Vex Ruffin releases Same Thing Tomorrow, strictly for cassette

In the store | Vex Ruffin - Same Thing Tomorrow Cassette With Same Thing Tomorrow, Vex Ruffin offers more of his signature, minimal sound. This... Read More

October 30, 2012

Dam-Funk returns to Japan, November 2012

Stones Throw & Stussy present Dam-Funk Japan Tour 2012 - Modern-Funk Live Band set - 11.9 (Fri) TOKYO at SOUND MUSEUM VISION Live Performance +... Read More

October 29, 2012

DOOM. GRAFFITI.

DOOM TALKS GRAFFITI WITH ADIDAS. "Rap mastermind DOOM used to run the game in graffiti too. Here he comes out of a 10-year retirement to... Read More

October 29, 2012

OUR VINYL WEIGHS A TON – Poster Contest – November 20th DEADLINE

A little over a year ago PB Wolf called on you to create videos for your favorite Stones Throw songs to help celebrate our 15th... Read More

October 25, 2012

Vex Ruffin - Crash Course - Video

Title track from the Crash Course EP directed by Ross Harris. Mr. Ruffin has a new tape called In My Soul coming out on Halloween. Read More

October 24, 2012

Video: Homeboy Sandman - Whatchu Want From Me?

Here's "Whatchu Want From Me" from Homeboy Sandman's First of a Living Breed album. The video was directed by Pace Rivers. Sandman is currently finishing... Read More

October 23, 2012

Strong Arm + Knocksteady

Knocksteady had Mitchy Slick, Phil Da Agony, and Krondon of Strong Arm Steady drop by the studios to knock out a live one-take performance of... Read More

October 23, 2012

Karriem Riggins - Matador - MP3

Karriem Riggins' 34-track instrumental hip-hop album Alone Together is now officially released on CD, LP and digital - here at Stones Throw - on iTunes... Read More

October 23, 2012

Karriem Riggins - Alone Together

IN THE STORE: KARRIEM RIGGINS - ALONE TOGETHER CD KARRIEM RIGGINS - ALONE LP KARRIEM RIGGINS - TOGETHER LP Karriem Riggins to release solo debut... Read More

October 16, 2012

The Stepkids - Sweet Salvation - Video

"Sweet Salvation" is the first single off The Stepkids forthcoming album Troubadour (coming 2013), and the title of their new 4-track 12-inch, Sweet Salvation EP.... Read More

October 15, 2012

Sandman on Bonafide TV

UK's excellent Bonefide Zine has launched a video series. Here's their piece on Homeboy Sandman.  The mag writes: We caught up with the New York... Read More

October 15, 2012

M.E.D. "Privacy" MP3

MED's "Privacy" is produced by Madlib ("Two For Pay Jay" off Beat Konducta Vol. 5) and features Steve Arrington, former front-man of Slave. This was... Read More

October 13, 2012

Hood Lite: Stones Throw's latest hooded sweatshirts

In the store: HOOD LITE (CHARCOAL) HOOD LITE (NAVY) HOOD LITE (OLIVE) Stay fresh with our lightweight unisex French Terry Zip Hoodie - this is... Read More

October 9, 2012

Photos - Stones Throw stage at the Eagle Rock Music Festival

We had a stage all day at the Eagle Rock Music Festival in Los Angeles this weekend, with nearly the whole label and many friends... Read More

October 5, 2012

Photos: Dam Funk on tour with Ariel Pink

We've been watching from afar this past month, via Dam-Funk's photos on Instagram, as he crosses the states on tour with Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti.... Read More

October 5, 2012

New York Times on Karriem Riggins' Alone Together

By Tia Fuller in Arts Beat, The New York Times, October 5, 2012 Karriem Riggins: For about 15 years Karriem Riggins has been one of... Read More

October 5, 2012

Karriem Riggins - 12s in 8

Karriem Riggins - "12s in 8" b/w "Analog Days" - this is Stones Throw Fan Club 45 #38, released with Karriem's Together LP, the second... Read More

October 4, 2012

Chrome Canyon free release party in Los Angeles, Fri. Oct 5

We're celebrating the release of Chrome Canyon's album Elemental Themes with a free show at Mount Analog record store in Los Angeles When: 6-9PM, Friday,... Read More

October 4, 2012

The Stepkids: RBMA Mixtape

The Stepkids did an interview with Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) for their "headphones highlights" show when they were in Berlin - you can listen... Read More

October 3, 2012

Attack of the Clones: How Lack of Topical Diversity is Killing Hip Hop and Its Listeners

The first record we released with Homeboy Sandman earlier this year stated his intentions in text all across the front cover.  "Six rap songs dealing... Read More

October 2, 2012

Mayer Hawthorne - How Do You Do Remixes

Mayer Hawthorne celebrated the one year anniversary of his album How Do You Do by releasing a collection of remixes from the album tracks on... Read More

October 2, 2012

Karriem Riggins - Together LP

IN THE STORE KARRIEM RIGGINS - TOGETHER LP The vinyl and digital editions of Karriem Riggins' album Alone Together are being released in two parts.... Read More

October 2, 2012

J Dilla Changed My Life T-shirt

In the store - J Dilla Changed My Life T-Shirt toy Updated Oct. 2012 | The J DILLA CHANGED MY LIFE T-shirt is back, manufactured... Read More

October 1, 2012

Chrome Canyon - Elemental Themes

In the store - Chrome Canyon - Elemental Themes On iTunes - Chrome Canyon - Elemental Themes It's officially out now - Chrome Canyon's album... Read More

September 28, 2012

Stones Throw showcase at Eagle Rock Music Fest, L.A., October 6

The 14th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival Saturday October 6, 2012 | A street festival at in Eagle Rock (Northeast Los Angeles) on Colorado Blvd.... Read More

September 28, 2012

Battle of the beards: Jonwayne and Action Bronson in Brooklyn, 10-10

Scion Presents: Open Mic with Action Bronson, Jonwayne, Party Supplies and DJ Getlive! Wednesday, October 10th, 9PM - 12PM at Public Assembly, 70 N 6th... Read More

September 27, 2012

the Vex Flex

The second of 4 flexi-disc records we're doing, released free in the pages of LA Record magazine, will be released tomorrow at a party we're... Read More

September 27, 2012

Dam Funk + Real Deal + Stussy

Our own Dam-Funk provided the score for this clip that Stussy put together about Real Deal Comix creator Lawrence Hubbard. Real Deal is as underground... Read More

September 25, 2012

RIP: J Dilla's father Beverly Dewitt Yancey

We send our condolences to the entire Yancey family, as J Dilla's father Beverly Dewitt Yancey has passed away in Detroit. Maureen Yancey aka Ma... Read More

September 25, 2012

Stones Throw DJ Laptop Bag

In the store - Stones Throw DJ Laptop Bag Now shipping. In the last decade we've seen the method of DJs change from strictly vinyl... Read More

September 25, 2012

Video: Geoff Barrow + half a million records.

French National public radio Radio France has partnered with Blogotheque (Take Away Shows) for a series "Vinyl Radio" where they take producers and artists into Radio... Read More

September 25, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Not Really (Video)

"We're going to come through right now, and do something cool..." Homeboy Sandman "Not Really" from First of a Living Breed 2LP/CD/Digital Produced by Jonwayne... Read More

September 20, 2012

Dam-Funk on Soular Grooves, Houston

Dam-Funk stopped in for an interview with Soular Grooves on Houston TX station KPFT earlier this week just before his show out there. Here's the... Read More

September 19, 2012

Chrome Canyon remixes Universal Robot Band

Universal Robot Band was an underground disco group out of New York in the late 1970s by Patrick Adams and Greg Carmichael. They released a... Read More

September 14, 2012

Video: Dam-Funk - I Don't Wanna Be A Star

Lead track off Dam-Funk's new maxi-single "I Don't Wanna Be A Star" directed by Eric Coleman | DP/Cinematographer:  Rich Hama, Editor: Luke Lynch, Co-producer:  Marybell... Read More

September 13, 2012

Verses, Pt 2: More verses from Homeboy Sandman

Part 2 of Mass Appeal's day with Homeboy Sandman, walking in Tompkins Square Park reciting some verses from First of a Living Breed.  September-October 2012:... Read More

September 12, 2012

JJ DOOM VINYL

IN THE STORE: JJ DOOM - KEY TO THE KUFFS VINYL FOR THE NEW DOOM RECORD IS IN THE HOUSE. EMBOSSED COVER + DOWNLOAD CARD.... Read More

September 11, 2012

Verses, Pt. 1 - Homeboy Sandman - Video

The crew at Mass Appeal hooked up with Homeboy Sandman at NYC's Tompkins Square Park for this video.  The idea: spit some of his favorite... Read More

September 11, 2012

Listen: Chrome Canyon Mixtape

New York-based synth-pop revivalist Morgan Z is releasing Elemental Themes, his first album as Chrome Canyon, on October 9 on Stones Throw. Today he's released... Read More

September 10, 2012

Bishop Lamont + Madlib

Bishop Lamont "Lunch Time" produced by Madlib.  This one's off Bishop's upcoming mixtape joint The Layover on Diocese Records. Some people who have been following... Read More

September 6, 2012

Chrome Canyon "Branches" Video

"Branches" from Chrome Canyon's Elemental Themes | Oct 9, 2012 Brooklyn synthesizer maestro Chrome Canyon has just released his DIY video for "Branches," a tune... Read More

September 6, 2012

Special Announcement: Gaslamp Killer and James Pants in Paris

In Paris, the 7th of September, Carhartt & Free Your Funk present Gaslamp Killer and our own James Pants at Nouveau Casino. Tickets at this... Read More

September 5, 2012

LA Weekly: Jonwayne Is On Some Good Philosophical Shit

Jeff Weiss wrote this one for his LA Weekly column, Bizarre Ride, published September 5, 2012. The Bizarre Ride archives are well-worth a look. "In... Read More

September 5, 2012

Just One Record with Homeboy Sandman

Homeboy Sandman was out on tour in France a short while ago and stopped to talk about one of his favorite records for the video... Read More

September 5, 2012

Vex Loves Girls. Girls Love Vex.

You might recognize California-based minimalist punk artist Vex Ruffin's "Take It" from a recent episode of HBO's "Girls"; the song is also set to be... Read More

September 4, 2012

Jonti: Tracks and Videos

Jonti's only been with Stones Throw for a little over a year, but he's already released two albums, collaborated with Hodgy Beats, The Stepkids, Homeboy... Read More

August 30, 2012

DOOM IN XXL: BACK LIKE THAT

Feature by BOGAR ALONSO for XXL.  Note from Stones Throw: There's been a lot of talk recently about DOOM dropping the "MF".  But if you... Read More

August 29, 2012

Popgun TV: Chrome Canyon

Coming from Popgun TV, here's Chrome Canyon - Morgan Z with the guys in his band, Eric & Pablo - talking about the band's live... Read More

August 29, 2012

Jonwayne's Doodle Man Desktop

We got a lot of requests. Ones like, can you send me the Madvillain acapellas? Can you makes that shirt in 6-XL? One of the... Read More

August 28, 2012

Checking in with The Stepkids

Another great remix of The Stepkids track "Suburban Dream" - this one from Justin Robertson. The Stepkids are about to begin a few dates in... Read More

August 28, 2012

Stones Throw Tie-Dye Tee

IN THE STORE: STONES THROW TIE-DYE TEE In the spirit of the early photo of Charizma & PB Wolf rocking tie-dye shirts circa '92, we... Read More

August 28, 2012

Myron and E with The Soul Investigators

The Northern Cali soul duo Myron & E is recording a new album for Stones Throw Records, to be released in 2013. The group is... Read More

August 28, 2012

Homeboy Sandman: Foundation Pt. 2

Part 2 of the FOUNDATION series, directed by Rel Sandman's album First of a Living Breed drops 9.18.12 Read More

August 27, 2012

Preview Chrome Canyon's Elemental Themes

Morgan Z aka Chrome Canyon put together a very short mix of each of the 12-tracks on his upcoming Elemental Themes album. Also check out... Read More

August 27, 2012

Dam-Funk "I Don't Wanna Be A Star" 12-inch maxi single

IN THE STORE: DAM FUNK - I DONT WANNA BE A STAR 12" Maxi Single Dam-Funk's first new tracks leading up to his next album... Read More

August 24, 2012

Dam-Funk on the cover of Wax Poetics #52

This coming week we'll be announcing an all-new EP from Dam-Funk and a drum machine/sequencer we've collaborated on with Dam and Bleep Labs.  At the... Read More

August 24, 2012

Portishead Vs. Portishead: Soccer match for Bristol Children's Hospital

Ever wondered what a Portishead football team would look like? Check out Quakers/Portishead Geoff Barrow's football (aka "soccer" for us Americans) match on Sep. 2nd... Read More

August 23, 2012

DOOM. GOV'NOR. VIDEO.

DOOM DOES GOV'NOR OFF THE JJ DOOM ALBUM RELEASED THIS WEEK. Read More

August 22, 2012

Los Angeles, Aug. 24: Karriem Riggins Listening Party - RSVP

UPDATE - RSVP IS CLOSED Los Angeles, August 24: Listening party for Karriem Riggins' forthcoming album Alone Together. We've got a limited number of invites... Read More

August 22, 2012

Taking lyrics to the streets

With a little help from our friends, we're taking Homeboy Sandman's lyrics to the streets around the globe - in chalk.  With the LAPD crackdown... Read More

August 21, 2012

DOOM'S KEY TO THE KUFFS: NOW SHIPPING

IN THE STORE: JJ DOOM - KEY TO THE KUFFS THE NEW MF DOOM ALBUM ON LEX RECORDS. CD NOW SHIPPING. 2LP COMING 9/21. JJ=... Read More

August 21, 2012

Impose interview with Strong Arm Steady's Krondon and Phil the Agony

Blake Gillespie at Impose Magazine talked with Krondon and Phil from Strong Arm Steady about the new album, Stereotype. Impose: So what happened to your... Read More

August 21, 2012

Strong Arm Steady - Classic (Video)

from the album Stereotype produced by Statik Selektah, here's the official clip for "Classic" directed by Jerome D. Read More

August 21, 2012

Chrome Canyon "Memories of a Scientist" Video

Chrome Canyon's video for "Memories of a Scientist," another track from the album Elemental Themes, coming October 9 on Stones Throw. www.stonesthrow.com/chromecanyon Read More

August 20, 2012

Friday for Jonti

We had a party downtown Los Angeles last Friday, a going-away party of sorts for Jonti's massive tour with Gotye.  Wolf, Jonwayne, Nite Jewel and... Read More

August 15, 2012

Meet Homeboy Sandman

Here's the first of a couple short videos about Homeboy Sandman, directed by Rel. In the words of the artist, "The homey Rel rolled with... Read More

August 15, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 76: Cut Chemist's Cassette Culture

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 VIA ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 76: CUT CHEMIST - CASSETTE CULTURE The Stones Throw podcast is free. Subscribe and download via iTunes,... Read More

August 14, 2012

Oh No - Electrocutions and Elegant Smoke (Download)

Oh No's just released a followup to Ohnomite containing the album's instrumentals & bonus beat, called Dr. No's Kali Tornado Funk.  Here's a couple tracks:... Read More

August 14, 2012

Studio video: Strong Arm Steady + Black Hippy

Another day at work at Strong Arm studios. The track is "Fair Fight" from Strong Arm Steady & Statik Selektah's Stereotype. Read More

August 9, 2012

Now shipping: Strong Arm Steady and Statik Selektah - Stereotype 2LP, CD

IN THE STORE STRONG ARM STEADY & STATIK SELEKTAH - STEREOTYPE CD and 2LP now shipping ahead of Aug. 14 release date. Digital download card... Read More

August 8, 2012

Stones Throw to release Chrome Canyon

Introducing Chrome Canyon. The album Elemental Themes will be released October 9th. The future never came. The year 2000 arrived, a new millennium was born,... Read More

August 7, 2012

Oh No and Guilty Simpson - Ultimate Athletes (New Heights Remix) - Unreleased

Oh No has remixed Guilty Simpson's OJ Simpson album. No word on whether we'll get to hear the whole thing, but here's a track Oh... Read More

August 6, 2012

House Shoes new album, new video

Detroit-to-LA's House Shoes recently released his debut album Let it Go on Tres Records, featuring Stones Throw's Guilty Simpson and Oh No, among others. Here's... Read More

August 1, 2012

Homeboy Sandman "Watchu Want from Me?" MP3

"Watchu Want from Me?" produced by Oddisee, with additional keys by Jud Nester, from Homeboy Sandman's First of a Living Breed. The lyrics are below. ... Read More

August 1, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - First of a Living Breed

HOMEBOY SANDMAN - FIRST OF A LIVING BREED Fighting is in Homeboy Sandman’s blood. As a teen growing up in Queens, he tussled with bouncers;... Read More

July 31, 2012

Jonwayne Cassette

Update: Cassette will go out of print due to a complaint by Marlboro manufacturer Philip Morris. Read about the complaint here, and check out Jonwayne's... Read More

July 31, 2012

Check it out: Photo Book About Vinyl Collectors - Dust and Grooves.

Dust & Grooves started out a few years ago as a personal project of Eilon Paz, interviewing and photographing a few record collectors and their... Read More

July 30, 2012

Karriem Riggins - Alone LP

IN THE STORE KARRIEM RIGGINS - ALONE (LP) Karriem Riggins is releasing his debut album on Stones Throw, October 23rd, a 34-track instrumental hip-hop album... Read More

July 30, 2012

New track: "Happy" by Dam-Funk

*No rocket science. Just a straight up summer 'glide' 4 U. Produced, recorded & Funked by: D-F (in Ladera Heights / L.A., CA.) "Happy" by... Read More

July 29, 2012

We have stickers, pt. II

We have stickers (again). It's the Stones Throw logo, a crack-and-peel sticker, 4-inch diameter with 0.25-inch hole – exactly the size of record labels. THE... Read More

July 27, 2012

JJ DOOM - GOV'NOR

GOV'NOR. NEW SOUNDS FROM THE MF DOOM ALBUM WITH PRODUCER JNEIRO JAREL COMING OUT ON LEX RECORDS. CD & 2LP RIGHT HERE. Read More

July 27, 2012

Video: History of the MF DOOM mask

One of the highlights of Frank151's DOOM book is an interview with Brooklyn-born graffiti writer and designer Blake Lethem (aka KEO, SCOTCH79) about the history... Read More

July 26, 2012

New track: "Brown" by Homeboy Sandman and Jonti

Check out Homeboy Sandman's beautifully beat-free track "Brown" produced by Jonti. This one was originally created for Radiolab's Colors episode.  Download MP3 - Homeboy Sandman... Read More

July 26, 2012

Jonti - Summer Mix, aka "Radio Danimals with Jonti the Freq Machine"

Summer calls for a particular kind of music. Here's some from Jonti... Need a track list? Ask @jonti_danimals Also check out the Jonti's track "Brown"... Read More

July 25, 2012

From the vaults: Koushik - Out My Window (Bonus Tracks Version)

We've reached into the back catalog for the first time for a new release on the Stones Throw Digital Discography, our digital subscription service at... Read More

July 24, 2012

Video: FUSE Crate Diggers with PB Wolf

FUSE’s Crate Diggers meets up with Peanut Butter Wolf. Read More

July 24, 2012

J Rocc's Minimal Wave edits

IN THE STORE J ROCC - THE MINIMAL WAVE TAPES, EDITS VOL. 1 12-inch vinyl now shipping. One consistent theme that runs with our best... Read More

July 19, 2012

Now Mag: Q+A with Jonwayne

Q&A with Jonwayne by Anupa Mistry for Toronto's NOW Magazine. Jonwayne plays tonight, July 19, at Wrongbar, 1279 W, Toronto. NOW: It’s kind of cool... Read More

July 18, 2012

D Magazine with Tape Mastah Steph

Tape Mastah Steph - producer and collaborator for Dave Dub's The Treatment - On Collaboration And Transplanting From The Bay Area To Dallas. By Christopher... Read More

July 17, 2012

Video: Strong Arm Steady with Snoop on GGN News

Strong Arm Steady's Krondon & Phil inside the Smoker's Studio with Snoop Dogg. Earlier today Strong Arm Steady launched a 6-track download from their upcoming... Read More

July 17, 2012

Ticket Giveaway: Peanut Butter Wolf and The Lions at Dub Club

Peanut Butter Wolf and The Lions will play Dub Club in Echo Park, Los Angeles, Wednesday night, July 18.  We're giving away five pair of... Read More

July 17, 2012

DOOM + MADLIB + LONDON

Madlib has just announced new tour dates for Europe with Freddie Gibbs and J Rocc, including October 12, 2012 in London, where Madlib and MF... Read More

July 17, 2012

Strong Arm Steady - Stereotype

In the store – STRONG ARM STEADY & STATIK SELEKTAH - STEREOTYPE In coming weeks, look for Strong Arm Steady's collabo t-shirt with Diamond Supply... Read More

July 16, 2012

Flexidisc release party in Silverlake, Los Angeles

There's a party tomorrow night at Cha Cha in Silverlake/Los Angeles to celebrate the release of Jonwayne's "Uh Oh", the first of a four-part flexidisc... Read More

July 16, 2012

THE DOOM BOOK

DOOM IS THE CURATOR, INSPIRATION & SUBJECT FOR FRANK151, CHAPTER 48: DOOM. THIS FEATURES 166 PAGES WITH ALL ORIGINAL CONTENT - A NEW DOOM INTERVIEW,... Read More

July 9, 2012

Video: Homeboy Sandman on SB.TV's Warm Up Sessions

Homeboy Sandman on UK's SB.TV Read More

July 2, 2012

Tape Mastah Steph - Courtesy Flush

Tape Mastah Steph, producer of Dave Dub's The Treatment, has put together a companion piece to the album, Courtesy Flush, a half hour mix, essentially... Read More

July 2, 2012

Beat Junkies: For The Record (Documentary)

On the heels of their 20th anniversary show this past weekend, and the release of the first in a series of 45s, the Beat Junkies... Read More

June 29, 2012

Beat Junkies 45 series Vol. 1: J.Rocc and Rhettmatic

IN THE STORE J ROCC / RHETTMATIC - BEAT JUNKIES 45 SERIES VOL. 1 Split J Rocc / Rhettmatic 45 on white vinyl. First of... Read More

June 27, 2012

James Pants Mix

“Hey there. Here again is James Pants’ wonderful, beautiful, vanglorious mixtape that was up for a few hours a few weeks ago. Download MP3: James... Read More

June 26, 2012

J Dilla F--- the Police (the J.Rocc re-work)

A re-edit of the classic track by J Dilla, "Fuck the Police". J. Rocc writes: “Here's a snippet of a little something that I was... Read More

June 26, 2012

Strong Arm Steady and Statik Selektah - Stereotype - August 14

SNIPPETS & TRACK LIST: STRONG ARM STEADY & STATIK SELEKTAH - STEREOTYPE Strong Arm Steady has collaborated with Statik Selektah for what will be their... Read More

June 26, 2012

Strong Arm Steady and Statik Selektah - Premium - Video

Directed by Jerome D Hurd. "Premium" is from Strong Arm Steady & Statik Selektah's album Stereotype, coming August 14 Read More

June 25, 2012

Homeboy Sandman and Brother Ali US Tour, Sep-Oct 2012

Rhymesayers artist Brother Ali, Stones Throw's Homeboy Sandman and DJ Sosa will embark on a 38-city tour in USA & Canada this fall. Ali's next... Read More

June 22, 2012

Stool Pigeon interview with Jonwayne

HUMBLE AND PROLIFIC, THE STONES THROW PRODUCER/RAPPER JONWAYNE SAYS HE’D ‘RIDE THAT HORSE TO THE VERY END’ IF HE EVER GOT A SHOT AT THE... Read More

June 19, 2012

The Stepkids - Summer/Fall 2012 tour dates with Mates of State and Kimbra

For updates check stonesthrow.com/thestepkids EUROPE SHOWS (SOLO) Aug 30 Basel, Switzerland - Stadtmuzik Festival Sep 1 Oxford, UK - End of the Road Festival Sep... Read More

June 19, 2012

The Bronx Legends Tour: Percee P, Busy Bee, Coke La Rock

THE BRONX LEGENDS TOUR: Three hip-hop living legends from the epicenter, mecca & birthplace of Hip Hop, BRONX, NYC. BUSY BEE, Hip Hop's 1st Solo... Read More

June 19, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 74: Karriem Riggins Produced That

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 VIA ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 74: KARRIEM RIGGINS PRODUCED THAT The Stones Throw podcast is free. Subscribe and download via iTunes, or... Read More

June 18, 2012

Dilla Breaks: Look of Love

Video from Waajeed & Bling 47 The Look of Love is one of Slum Villages most well know songs. It’s live intro was recorded by... Read More

June 15, 2012

Dazed x Sonos mix by Veronica Vasicka

Veronica Vasicka of Minimal Wave was will be a judge on a panel for a Dazed & Confused/Sonos DJ mix competition called The Evolution of... Read More

June 14, 2012

Frank151 Chapter 48: MF DOOM - Illustrated lyrics Pt. 2 (Video)

We ran out of our advance copies of the DOOM book in just a single day earlier this month. We'll have a bunch more in... Read More

June 13, 2012

LA Weekly: The Lions Give Roots Reggae New Life

"The Lions Give Roots Reggae New Life" written by Jeff Weiss for LA Weekly June 13, 2012. Jeff Weiss's column, "Bizarre Ride," appears on West... Read More

June 13, 2012

June 14 in Toronto: PB Wolf at Drake Underground

Peanut Butter Wolf at the Underground for a special audio-visual performance that will span hip-hop, funk, experimental, minimal and psych. $10 / June 14, 2012,... Read More

June 11, 2012

Photos: Dam-Funk in Germany by Schiko

"Mr. Dam Funk told stories and talked to the audience, he was singing, playing, screaming, dancing and falling … giving his soul in the tradition... Read More

May 31, 2012

The Stepkids 500 Miles High

The Stepkids do their version of "500 Miles High" by Chick Corea and Return to Forever. WEST COAST TOUR WITH MATES OF STATE 28 Jun:... Read More

May 29, 2012

Jonwayne Fucks Disney

Download EP - Jonwayne Fucks Disney Just like the title says. Web release from Jonwayne. The EP focuses on samples from ... we'll let you... Read More

May 29, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - I Do Whatever I Want (Video)

Popcorn, slumber party, pillow fight. We've come to expect the unexpected from the Homeboy Sandman videos. "I Do Whatever I Want" is produced by Mr.... Read More

May 29, 2012

Nite Jewel to perform Kraftwerk's Computer World with PB Wolf

On June 1 at the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Nite Jewel and Peanut Butter Wolf will perform Kraftwerk's album Computer World in its entirety.... Read More

May 25, 2012

The Stepkids: Van Jam #1 - Video

The Stepkids are wrapping up a tour of the middle of the U.S. with Mayer Hawthorne before doing some live dates with Mates of State... Read More

May 24, 2012

Jonti - Nightshift in Blue - Official video

Although we've just released Jonti's album Sine & Moon - a collection of 4-track records he made before his debut album - "Nightshift in Blue"... Read More

May 24, 2012

Dave Dub - Superfly (Video)

Dave Dub on some Michael Douglas in Falling Down type shit. "Superfly" - directed & edited by Chris Coats - from The Treatment, released this... Read More

May 23, 2012

Quakers - Fitta Happier (Video)

Quakers featuring Guilty Simpson, MED and the Quakers All-Star Brass Band. Quakers is a 35-person hip-hop collective, centered around three producers - Fuzzface (Geoff Barrow),... Read More

May 22, 2012

Big Fun in the Big Town, 1986 hip-hop doc

IN THE STORE: BIG FUN IN THE BIG TOWN DVD FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Big Fun in the Big Town is is a superb filmed hip-hop documentary... Read More

May 22, 2012

The Stepkids remix Bruce Haack, announce west coast tour dates

Download MP3: Bruce Haack - National Anthem to the Moon (Stepkids Remix) The Stepkids remix of Bruce Haack's National Anthem to the Moon is one... Read More

May 21, 2012

Ohnomite: Double-sided poster

IN THE STORE: OHNOMITE Double-sided XL poster This is a 27-inch x 27-inch poster of the Ohnomite cover, backed with the Oh No/Doom image from... Read More

May 21, 2012

Oh No and MF Doom - 3 Dollars (5-inch single)

IN THE STORE: OH NO & DOOM - 3 DOLLARS 5-inch single OH NO - OHNOMITE CD / 2LP album OHNOMITE Double-sided XL poster Download... Read More

May 18, 2012

DOOM IN BONAFIDE

Excerpt from the DOOM interview by David Kane in Bonafide #6 “Hmmm, I’m not sure about that shit.” Cue slightly uncomfortable silence. This wasn’t the... Read More

May 17, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Look Out MP3

Download MP3: Homeboy Sandman "Look Out" "Look Out", produced by Paul White, is the lead track from Homeboy Sandman's latest EP, Chimera.   Read More

May 15, 2012

Percee P - Mastered Craftsman video

Caddy One shot a new video for The Legendary Rhyme Inspector Percee P's track "Mastered Craftsman" off his Stones Throw album Perseverance. Percee P on... Read More

May 15, 2012

Dave Dub - Daring a Ruler MP3

IN THE STORE: DAVE DUB - THE TREATMENT Here's another track from Dave Dub's album The Treatment, dropping May 22 on Stones Throw. Download MP3... Read More

May 14, 2012

Bruce Haack Remixes LP by Stones Throw, Prince Language, Samiyam

IN THE STORE: BRUCE HAACK REMIXES 8-track LP with remixes of Bruce Haack (1931-1988) by Prince Language, Samiyam and the Stones Throw producers PB Wolf,... Read More

May 11, 2012

James Pants at Trabendo, from One O'Clock

From the French website oneoclock.net – "Fils de pasteur presbytérien, ancien stagiaire chez Stones Throw puis tête d’affiche, James Pants est à l’image de sa... Read More

May 8, 2012

Jonti - Sine and Moon on vinyl

In the store | JONTI - SINE & MOON (THE ALBUM) Free Download | JONTI - SINE & MOON (THE ALBUM) Vinyl release is 1/LP... Read More

May 7, 2012

Jaylib and DOOM prints by João Canziani from the Stones Throw photo show

We don't have images of all João's prints from the Stones Throw photo show, but here are a couple - both taken April 2004, the... Read More

May 6, 2012

B+ gallery from the Stones Throw photo show

Below are by the photographer B+, prints from the Stones Throw photo show that happened in late April. B's prints will not be available here... Read More

May 2, 2012

Peanut Butter Wolf: Montana World Tour

ANNOUNCEMENT – DJ and Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf is mounting a world tour in Montana, beginning May 3rd in Bozeman MT, wrapping up... Read More

May 2, 2012

Video: Cut Chemist "Outro (Revisited)"

We've been talking to Cut Chemist about possibly getting a mix for the Stones Throw Podcast series.  Update: no mix.  But he did just release... Read More

May 2, 2012

Oh No - Whoop Ass - Ohnomite

IN THE STORE: OH NO - OHNOMITE Pre-order for early ship date exclusive at Stones Throw: May 22 Download MP3 - Oh No "Whoop Ass"... Read More

May 2, 2012

Photo prints: Madvillain, DOOM, Madlib, Dam-Funk by Coleman

IN THE STORE: SOLD MF DOOM Photo print by Eric Coleman SOLD DAM-FUNK Photo print by Eric Coleman SOLD MADVILLAIN Photo print by Eric Coleman... Read More

May 2, 2012

Stones Throw photography show recap

Stones Throw held a photo show downtown Los Angeles, April 27th, with the Lucie Foundation as a part of expansive showcase of So Cal photography... Read More

May 1, 2012

Dave Dub - The Treatment

IN THE STORE: DAVE DUB - THE TREATMENT 2/LP Gatefold with download card / CD / Digital. Dave Dub’s The Treatment is hip-hop at its... Read More

April 30, 2012

Quakers - Smoke feat. Jonwayne (Video)

Quakers - "Smoke" featuring Jonwayne http://stonesthrow.com/quakers Director: Shane Sakanoi Analog Director of Photography & Effects: Miko Reverenza Digital Director of Photography: Eric Coleman 2nd Camera... Read More

April 28, 2012

20 years ago

20 years since the LA riots.  Time capsule: Polaroid of Rodney King live on TV, on the third day of riots, May 1, 1992.  Later... Read More

April 25, 2012

Madlib by Parra: The Shirt.

IN THE STORE: MADLIB BY PARRA T-SHIRT Black & White MADLIB BY PARRA T-SHIRT Blue on White MADLIB BY PARRA T-SHIRT White on Blue This... Read More

April 24, 2012

M.E.D. + Hodgy Beats "Outta Control" Video

M.E.D. & Hodgy Beats from the album Classic Director/DP/Editor: Henry DeMaio Co-director: Rory Gamble Producer: Shane Sakanoi Illustrations: Rory Gamble Animation: Henry DeMaio PAs: Stacey... Read More

April 23, 2012

Strong Arm Steady in 2012

It's been a couple years since we first worked with Strong Arm Steady, on the Madlib-produced album In Search of Stoney Jackson.  We have a... Read More

April 21, 2012

Los Angeles, Apr 27: Evening of Photography and Music

KCRW, Stones Throw Records, and The Lucie Foundation present An Evening of PHOTOGRAPHY and MUSIC Featuring the photography of: B+ | Eric Coleman | Joao... Read More

April 20, 2012

Hey J Rocc, is that a record riding a bike?

J Rocc came through. "Look what I got. I made some pins. I'm going to take them on the Japan tour. A mix CD too."... Read More

April 19, 2012

DOOM LIVE 2012

JUL 7: LONDON UK DOOM AT BLOC WEEKEND JUL 14: BELGIUM DOOM AT DOUR FESTIVAL SEP 7: ISLE OF WIGHT UK DOOM AT BESTIVAL OCT... Read More

April 18, 2012

Quakers - Jobless feat. Quite Nyce (Video)

Another joint off the Quakers album - "Jobless" featuring Quite Nyce. Video by GoldMiners. www.stonesthrow.com/quakers On iTunes: http://itunes.com/quakers MP3 - Quakers "Fitta Happier" MP3 -... Read More

April 18, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 73 by Mike D and Peanut Butter Wolf

FREE ON ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 73: MIKE D & PEANUT BUTTER WOLF The Stones Throw podcast is always free. Download on iTunes or subscribe... Read More

April 17, 2012

Stones Throw x Stussy “2012 Tour” T-Shirts

For the Stones Throw Japan Tour 2012, Stussy unveils two official collaborative tour tees. The Drawing Tee features large circled “Stones Throw” text complemented with... Read More

April 17, 2012

Jonwayne mix for XLR8R

Jonwayne's exclusive mix for the XLR8R podcast series: hip-hop, avant funk, experimental noise, vintage synth-pop, and tripped-out soundtracks. Grab it – XLR8R Podcast 243: Jonwayne... Read More

April 16, 2012

Mayer Hawthorne and The Stepkids: U.S. tour dates, Spring 2012

Mayer Hawthorne & The County and The Stepkids kick off their U.S. tour tonight in NYC at Webster Hall.  Scroll down for a clip we... Read More

April 16, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Hold Your Head (Video)

Sandman gives himself a good talking to in the new clip for "Hold Your Head" off the Chimera EP.  The track is produced by Navie... Read More

April 13, 2012

Stones Throw: 4/20 in San Francisco

We're in the old hometown on 4/20, with Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-Funk, Jonti & Jonwayne at 1015 Folsom. Tickets, time, details – http://stonesthrowsf.eventbrite.com/ Read More

April 13, 2012

NY Times on Minimal Wave: Electronic Music’s Own Archaeologist

By Jed Lipinski for The New York Times, Published April 11, 2012. The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2 was released this year on Stones Throw.... Read More

April 11, 2012

You can only create real buzz amongst real people

Excerpt from an interview with Homeboy Sandman by PremRock published at Audible Hype, April 2012 When I moved to NYC almost 4 years ago, there... Read More

April 10, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Chimera EP

Homeboy Sandman's second record on Stones Throw is Chimera. The record follows Subject Matter EP with 6-tracks produced by Exile, Paul White, Mr Familiar, J57, Navie... Read More

April 10, 2012

The Lions: Venice soundcheck video

There are a few tracks from The Lions in circulation on a promo disc we made - see below - but you won't find it... Read More

April 10, 2012

The Stepkids, Pharoahe Monch and Homeboy Sandman - Suburban Dream Remix (MP3)

On the eve of The Stepkids US tour with Mayer Hawthorne, we're releasing a new track "Suburban Dream (Union Remix)" featuring MC's Homeboy Sandman &... Read More

April 9, 2012

QUAKERS (U'LL B SORRY) KUTMAH EDIT

“loading up this quakers edit for a free download, hope @jetfury + @stonesthrow  doesn't mind. actually, fuck that.” - Kutmah Download MP3 - Kutmah re-edit... Read More

April 8, 2012

Madvillainy 2: The Madlib Remix 2/LP with comic, download card

IN THE STORE MADVILLAINY 2: THE MADLIB REMIX Double LP with printed cover, MP3 download card, 12-page mini-comic. Madvillainy 2: The Madlib Remix was originally... Read More

April 6, 2012

Stussy presents Stones Throw Japan Tour 2012 with J Rocc, MED

J.Rocc and M.E.D. will tour Japan in Japanese Holidays “Golden Week” for 5 shows. Stussy, who is presenting the tour, will also release tour T-shirt,... Read More

April 6, 2012

Oh No + Dolemite = Ohnomite

Oh No's album Ohnomite, based on samples from Rudy Ray Moore's Dolemite, will be released June 5th on Five Day Weekend. Look for an exclusive... Read More

April 4, 2012

Video: Quakers - Russia with Love

Quakers featuring Coin Locker Kid.  The clip was shot by CLK & a friend on a digi stills camera, edited laptop style. "Quakers is a... Read More

April 3, 2012

T-shirt: Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf

T-SHIRT: Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf from pre-Stones Throw days, a photo by Theresa Castro pulled from the PBW files. Read More

March 29, 2012

Free Medicine: Los Angeles - pick up a Madlib Medicine Show "Brick"

March 29, 1:22 PM, PST - There's a Madlib Medicine Show "Brick" sitting in this alley behind N. Figueroa and Ave 56 in Highland Park,... Read More

March 29, 2012

MP3: Quakers - Russia With Love

Rollingstone.com on Quakers "Russia With Love" published March 29, 2012 Quakers is a 35-member hip-hop collective centered on a core trio of producers – 7-Stu-7,... Read More

March 29, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Mine All Mine (Video)

At home with Homeboy Sandman: "Mine All Mine" from the Subject Matter EP. Director & D/P: Gee Notes of Maven Multimedia™ Editor: Jimmy Swag of... Read More

March 28, 2012

Venice, CA: Oh Hell, with Jonti and a bunch of drawings.

Friday night in Venice, Jonti will play live at the Insight store for their Garage Art opening. The show includes work by Gustavo Eandi, whose... Read More

March 27, 2012

Quakers! (Video)

IN THE STORE QUAKERS - QUAKERS Released today: Quakers is a hip-hop collective boasting 35 members which orbits around a core of three producers: Fuzzface... Read More

March 26, 2012

Video: Studio tour with Dam-Funk

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March 26, 2012

Introducing: The Lions

Dub version of the title track from their upcoming Stones Throw album. Download MP3 – The Lions - This Generation (Dub) Download free via iTunes... Read More

March 22, 2012

DJ Mehdi Set at Stones Throw vs. Ed Banger Party (unreleased)

That is to say, previously unreleased. Thanks to Mr Mass for this one: Stones Throw & Ed Banger got together at Le Bataclan, Paris, March... Read More

March 22, 2012

Quake Prediction: March 27

IN THE STORE QUAKERS - QUAKERS PRE-ORDER FOR 2/CD + 2/LP. US Geological survey has issued an Earthquake warning for March 27. READ MORE: USGS... Read More

March 22, 2012

Jonwayne - This is False - Mixtape download

Jonwayne dropped this mixtape via his Facebook page sometime in the middle of the night.  Download contains liner notes. “So here is This is False,... Read More

March 22, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - The Miracle (Video)

Our first of a series of videos with Homeboy Sandman is "The Miracle" taken from his Subject Matter EP.  This madness was directed by Steve... Read More

March 21, 2012

Rolling Stone artist to watch: Homeboy Sandman

RS got a hold of the new material from Angel Del Villar II, aka Homeboy Sandman, the new Artist to Watch. This is actually a... Read More

March 20, 2012

Dazed: Veronica Vasicka and Minimal Wave

Below is an excerpt from an interview with Veronica Vasicka about The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2. Interview, photos & an exclusive mix published in... Read More

March 19, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Cops Get Scared of Me (MP3)

From Homeboy Sandman's second Stones Throw release Chimera EP, coming April 2012, "Cops Get Scared of Me" produced by Exile.  Download MP3: Homeboy Sandman -... Read More

March 14, 2012

Quakers - Smoke feat. Jonwayne

Download MP3 – Quakers "Smoke" feat. Jonwayne from the self-titled album Quakers on Stones Throw, March 27. Quakers: a hip-hop collective boasting 35 members orbiting... Read More

March 13, 2012

Lootpack - Soundpieces: Da Antidote - 3/LP and 45 reissue

IN THE STORE LOOTPACK - SOUNDPIECES: DA ANTIDOTE Reissue of the full-length wide-spine, 3/LP vinyl edition, plus the bonus "Bone Marrow" 7-inch single.   Originally released... Read More

March 12, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 72: Quakers

FREE ON ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 72: HIP-HOP QUAKE MIX BY QUAKERS The Stones Throw podcast is free. To download Stones Throw's podcast, subscribe with... Read More

March 9, 2012

Stones Throw at SXSW 2012

We're coming to SXSW. Find us there in Austin, March 13 at Elysium, 705 Red River St., 9PM-2AM.  Free with SXSW badge. MCs, DJs and... Read More

March 8, 2012

INTERSECTION: MF DOOM + CARS

DOOM is featured in the latest issue of Intersection Magazine, a car/culture/fashion magazine, with an interview by Tom Hall covering his latest project JJ DOOM,... Read More

March 7, 2012

Vex Ruffin - Eulogy EP - Free Download

Vex Ruffin releases his second EP today entitled Eulogy which we're currently making available as a free download.  The new work is a follow up... Read More

March 7, 2012

Snug Life: Stones Throw Leather iPad Sleeves

IN THE STORE: STONES THROW IPAD SLEEVE - BLACK CRACKLED LEATHER STONES THROW IPAD SLEEVE - ANTIQUE FINISHED SOFT BROWN LAMB Custom leather iPad sleeves... Read More

March 7, 2012

Homeboy Sandman Freestyle on Toca Tuesdays

Homeboy Sandman on Toca Tuesdays in NYC. Out now: Subject Matter Out next: Chimera EP Read More

March 6, 2012

Juxtapoz Mag on Madlib's Unreleased

Going back to the days when Stones Throw was run out of a house with Madlib's rented set of vibes in the living room, one... Read More

March 6, 2012

Track List: Stones Throw Podcast #70 mixed by J Rocc

As requested: The track list from Stones Throw Podcast #70, J.Rocc's mixtape “Stones Throw 2012” – all new and upcoming ST tracks.  Everything below is... Read More

March 5, 2012

Aloe Blacc - You Make Me Smile - Video

From the album Good Things produced by Truth & Soul. Directed by Eric Coleman Production: Mochilla Cinematographer: Rich Hama Producer: Cat Jimenez Video: Aloe Blacc... Read More

March 5, 2012

Jonwayne - Oodles of Doodles

IN THE STORE: JONWAYNE - OODLES OF DOODLES Jonwayne is an MC. Oddles of Doodles is beats. This is Jonwayne's big badass beat tape for... Read More

March 2, 2012

Tony Cook and Dam-Funk "What's On Your Mind" Video

Video for Tony Cook feat. Dam Funk "What's On Your Mind" Directed & Edited by Alex Saylor. Animations & Original Artwork by Matt Rowland. Read More

February 28, 2012

DOOM and FRANK 151 BOOK COMING IN SPRING

THE QUARTERLY BOOK FRANK 151 IS PREPARING THEIR NEXT ISSUE ON DOOM – AKA MF, THE SUPER VILLAIN, METAL FACE DOOM, THE WORST GUY –... Read More

February 28, 2012

Video: Hard Corps "Dirty" from The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2

IN THE STORE: THE MINIMAL WAVE TAPES VOL. 2 Video: Hard Corps performing “Dirty” at the Fridge Brixton in 1986. Hard Corps was the project... Read More

February 27, 2012

Video: Ruins “Fire!” from The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2

The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2 is released worldwide this week.  Here's a video from the album, “Fire!” from Ruins, circa 1984. Ruins formed in... Read More

February 27, 2012

Video: In Trance 95 “Presidente” from The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2

The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2 is released worldwide this week.  Here's a video from the album, In Trace 95's "Presidente" (1988) In Trance 95... Read More

February 27, 2012

Video: At Home With Veronica Vasicka

Published at The Fader, February 2012: Veronica Vasicka founded the labels Minimal Wave and Cititrax as a way to re-issue—and often release for the first... Read More

February 24, 2012

Hodgy x Jonti "Samurai"

New Hodgy Beats produced by Jonti, off Hodgy's untitled EP Read More

February 22, 2012

PBW, J. Rocc, Dam-Funk on Boilerroom.tv February 25

Boilerroom TV will broadcast a show with Peanut Butter Wolf, J. Rocc and Dam-Funk this weekend.  This show will be broadcasted live from 8pm –... Read More

February 21, 2012

J Rocc's Mystery Tracks revealed

IN THE STORE: J ROCC - MYSTERY TRACKS When J Rocc released his album Some Cold Rock Stuf in 2011, we included several different editions... Read More

February 21, 2012

Madlib Medicine Show #13: Black Tape

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #13: BLACK TAPE Pre-order. Expected ship date is March 1st, 2012 Months ago when we dropped a hint that... Read More

February 20, 2012

The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2: Das Ding "H.S.T.A."

IN THE STORE: THE MINIMAL WAVE TAPES VOL. 2 Available now at Stones Throw Worldwide release date: February 27, 2012 We now have an exclusive... Read More

February 20, 2012

Mixtape: Paris DJs Soundsystem presents Aloe Blacc

From parisdjs.com -- In 2010, Aloe Blacc released his second album, Good Things, on Stones Throw records. The album was produced by Jeff Dynamite and... Read More

February 16, 2012

Hungry?

Somewhere in this year of fine moments, we missed this fine moment .... courtesy CX KIDTRONIK Read More

February 15, 2012

Folerio is still for the people

Folerio celebrates Valentine's Day the day after Valentine's Day with "Second Chance." Also see: You're so Precious Read More

February 14, 2012

Announcing: Quakers.

In the store | QUAKERS - QUAKERS Quakers is a hip-hop collective boasting 35 members which orbits around a core of three producers: Fuzzface, 7-Stu-7... Read More

February 13, 2012

The Stepkids: Shadows on Behalf video, tour with Mayer Hawthorne

Here's the premiere of the "Shadows on Behalf" video by The Stepkids. We're also pleased to announce the band will go on tour with Mayer... Read More

February 13, 2012

Prince mix by Dam-Funk for Wax Poetics

For the Wax Poetics ten-year anniversary and Issue 50 (Prince Issue) , DāM-FunK created an exclusive Prince DJ mix, including a new DāM-FunK track. Track... Read More

January 24, 2012

James Pants Beats Archive II (Free Download)

FREE DOWNLOAD (ZIP): SLUDGE: JAMES PANTS SORROWS PT. II, 2006-2010 Back in Sept. 2011 we brought you the first installment, James Pants Beat Archive Pt.... Read More

January 24, 2012

Last copies: Madlib Medicine Show #12/13 Vinyl

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #12/13: "FILTHY ASS REMIXES" Madlib returned from sold out shows in Brooklyn & Toronto with the last copies of... Read More

January 24, 2012

Oh No and The Alchemist - Gangrene - Vodka and Ayahuasca (Official Video)

Oh No & The Alchemist's collaboration as Gangrene releases its new album today, Vodka & Ayahuasca (on iTunes), and along with it this pretty regular... Read More

January 24, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 71: Minimal Wave, episode 2, mixed by Veronica Vasicka

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 VIA ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 71: MINIMAL WAVE, EPISODE 2 Veronica Vasicka has put together another minimal wave podcast for Stones Throw,... Read More

January 24, 2012

Homeboy Sandman - Subject: Matter

HOMEBOY SANDMAN - SUBJECT: MATTER This is the debut Stones Throw release for New York-based MC, Homeboy Sandman. We could tell you all about it,... Read More

January 20, 2012

Jonwayne - Electricity

From Jonwayne's beat tape Doodles, soon to be rechristened Oodles of Doodles with an extra disc of doodles ... coming on Stones Throw, February 2012.... Read More

January 20, 2012

Coming Jan. 24: James Pants Beats Archive II (Free Download)

In the Stones Throw Newsletter coming next Tuesday, January 24, we will be offering a free download of the second in a series of the... Read More

January 19, 2012

Who Shot Ya? Madlib, Freddie Gibbs and J Rocc in Brooklyn

Brook Bobbins shot 'em: Madlib, Freddie Gibbs & J. Rocc at the Madlib Medicine Show, live in Brooklyn NY, January 18. A bunch more over... Read More

January 18, 2012

Video: Jonti on ADSR

ADSR is a series of interviews with musicians by the Australian website Tooths.  They met up with Jonti recently, here's a the clip.   ALSO SEE:... Read More

January 17, 2012

Stones Throw Podcast 70: J Rocc and the Stones Throw 2012

DOWNLOAD FREE MP3 VIA ITUNES: STONES THROW PODCAST 70: J ROCC MIXES STONES THROW 2012 J.Rocc got his hands on a bunch of reference CDs... Read More

January 16, 2012

The Stepkids live session on Daytrotter

Words by Sean Moeller, Illustration by Johnnie Cluney, published by Daytrotter.com on January 16, 2012. PLAY LIVE SESSION at Daytrotter.com Surely, you're familiar with those... Read More

January 10, 2012

Jonti - Sine and Moon (The Album)

In the store | JONTI - SINE & MOON (THE ALBUM) Free Download | JONTI - SINE & MOON (THE ALBUM) Vinyl release is 1/LP... Read More

January 10, 2012

Video: M.E.D. War and Love

Directed by: Shane Sakanoi (TQoL) Co-Director & Director of Photography: Eric Coleman (Mochilla) M.E.D. & GUILTY SIMPSON, JAN 2012 EUROPE TOUR Wed, Jan 11: Trondheim... Read More

January 9, 2012

The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2

IN THE STORE: THE MINIMAL WAVE TAPES VOL. 2 Release date: February 27, 2012 This is the second volume of The Minimal Wave Tapes series,... Read More

January 8, 2012

T-shirt and program from the 15-year show

IN THE STORE: 15 YEAR SHOW T-SHIRT & PROGRAM We have a few remaining copies of the T-shirt printed for our 15th anniversary show, along... Read More

January 5, 2012

M.E.D. Classic Instrumentals

We've got the digital release of MED's Classic Instrumentals: beats by Madlib, Oh No, Alchemist, Karriem Riggins & Georgia Anne Muldrow. The vinyl was released... Read More

December 27, 2011

Forever J1... The Deer

On Monday November 28th 2011, a heavy-hearted edition of Funkmosphere was dedicated to the life of Jovan “J-1” Coleman. Family, fans and friends gathered to... Read More

December 27, 2011

Photos: Stones Throw Celebrates 15 Years

Our 15th anniversary party took place just before Christmas, downtown Los Angeles in a former stock exchange building.  We had two rooms - downstairs with... Read More

December 23, 2011

Stones Throw x Stussy for Stones Throw's 15 Year Anniversary

IN THE STORE: STUSSY X STONES THROW "15 YEARS" JACKET Stussy Japan and Stones Throw have teamed up for a limited edition jacket for Stones... Read More

December 20, 2011

M.E.D. and J-Ro "Roll Out Remix": MP3 and Europe tour dates

Here's M.E.D.'s "Roll Out" with a new verse from J-Ro, produced by Madlib and taken from his latest album Classic. Download MP3: M.E.D. - Roll... Read More

December 19, 2011

Madvillainy without the raps: still a classic

IN THE STORE: MADVILLAIN - MADVILLAINY INSTRUMENTALS 2/LP with cover Just a couple weeks back the folks at Ego Trip interviewed Stones Throw's Jeff Jank... Read More

December 13, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show Live: Brooklyn and Toronto

Following full-capacity shows in San Francisco & Los Angeles, Madlib is bringing the Medicine Show to the east coast for dates in Brooklyn & Toronto. ... Read More

December 13, 2011

Stones Throw Rhythm Trax: Rhythm Pack (5LP Set)

IN THE STORE: STONES THROW RHYTHM TRAX: RHYTHM PACK 5LP Set, complete Rhythm Trax series by Dam-Funk, Koushik, Baron Zen, James Pants, DJ Romes. This... Read More

December 13, 2011

Introducing: Homeboy Sandman

We're proud to announce the newest name to the Stones Throw roster, the New York based MC, Homeboy Sandman.    Homeboy Sandman has already made... Read More

December 12, 2011

Nylon: Jonti

Published in the January 2012 edition of Nylon. The lanky, cool-tempered Jonti Danilewitz, who's based in Los Angeles, may be a tad soft-spoken, but his... Read More

December 12, 2011

MP3: Jonti + Jonwayne “Uh Oh”

Here's a track that Jonti + Jonwayne put together in recent days, straight from the lab and unmastered. Jonti plays L.A.'s Low End Theory this... Read More

December 12, 2011

Stones Throw Celebrates 15 Years: Los Angeles, Dec. 22

Thursday, December 22 at the Exchange Los Angeles. Presented by Fusicology & KCRW. Upstairs room - DJs: Madlib, Mayer Hawthorne, Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam Funk,... Read More

December 11, 2011

Uncovered: The Story Behind Madvillain’s Madvillainy (2004) with Jeff Jank

Archived from the Ego Trip's egotripland.com which went offline at some point. Interview by Brent Rollins, published December 11, 2011. --- You could quite accurately declare, as... Read More

December 8, 2011

LA Weekly: Stones Throw Records Turns 15

Written by Jeff Weiss for LA Weekly, published December 8, 2011. Stones Throw Celebrates 15 Years on December 22 at the Exchange in Los Angeles.... Read More

December 7, 2011

Dam-Funk's Spiritual Flight: The full un-edited presentation

*In 2009, I quietly recorded an all Gospel based, Boogie-Funk' mix for Stones Throw. That mix was released as one of their many podcast (Stones... Read More

December 6, 2011

Free Medicine: Los Angeles. Pick up a box of Madlib Medicine Show.

Los Angeles, 12/6/11, 12:32 PM PST - Free medicine: There's a complete set of Madlib Medicine Show (#1-12) sitting in this busted-ass newspaper box on... Read More

December 6, 2011

Mayer Hawthorne - Christmas Time is Here

Happy Holidays everyone, All the best Christmas songs were written by Jews, and Chanukah songs suck. This is my favorite Christmas tune, sung over the... Read More

December 5, 2011

The Stepkids Live in Tokyo (Streaming)

The Stepkids recently performed for the first time in Japan, at Tokyo's Unit Club with PB Wolf.  Red Bull Music Academy how has the show... Read More

November 30, 2011

Dam-Funk Live Tribute to J-1 at Funkmosphere.

This Monday night at Dam-Funk's Funkmosphere served as an impromptu tribute to Master Blazter's Jovan “J-1″ Coleman who passed away this weekend. Excuse the low-light,... Read More

November 28, 2011

R.I.P. J-1 / Jovan Coleman

Some terrible news tonight, we've just heard that J-1, drummer of Dam-Funk's Master Blazter passed away yesterday.  Dam released this statement on his Facebook page:... Read More

November 28, 2011

Stones Throw x Dublab: Sounds Of Symmetry

IN THE STORE: STONES THROW X DUBLAB - SOUNDS OF SYMMETRY 7-inch Split 7-inch vinyl with limited edition handmade cover. This is a Dublab &... Read More

November 28, 2011

Winter 2012 Sweatshirts and Hoodies

IN THE STORE: MEN'S SWEATSHIRT (GREY & BLACK SPECKLE) MEN'S SWEATSHIRT (NATURAL GREY) MEN'S HOODIE (GREY & BLACK SPECKLE) MEN'S HOODIE (NATURAL GREY) WOMEN'S SWEATSHIRT... Read More

November 28, 2011

MURO STONED 2

BBQ in Japan has released a mix CD by DJ MURO called MURO STONED 2, including 31 tracks from the 15-year history of Stones Throw... Read More

November 25, 2011

Black Star "Fix Up" produced by Madlib

Mos Def aka Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli have released the Madlib-produced track "Fix Up" at digital retailers.  The song was debuted a couple months... Read More

November 21, 2011

The Stepkids - Suburban Dream (Official Video)

Directed and animated by Chris King, taken from The Stepkids debut, self-titled album. THE STEPKIDS ON TOUR: EUROPE Thursday, Nov. 24 - Paris, France -... Read More

November 21, 2011

JASON JAGEL X MF DOOM: MM FOOD

IN THE STORE: JASON JAGEL X MF DOOM - MM FOOD 14.75" x 12.75" Print on cotton rag, numbered and signed in an edition of... Read More

November 20, 2011

Jonti feat. The Stepkids and Illa-J - The Days Have Turned

Jonti + The Stepkids + Illa J. "The Days Have Turned" Audio diary of the past few weeks in LA. Stepkids are all the vocals... Read More

November 18, 2011

Free Medicine: San Francisco, Pt. 2. Pick up a box of Madlib Medicine Show.

San Francisco, 11/18/11, 3:00 PM PST - Free medicine: There's a box containing the complete series of Madlib Medicine Show (#1-12) sitting under a tree... Read More

November 14, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show #12/13: Filthy Ass Remixes

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #12/13: "FILTHY ASS REMIXES" Pre-order for limited edition vinyl. Expected ship date: December 12. Created specially for this fall's... Read More

November 14, 2011

Photos: 11.11.11

Since 2006, Peanut Butter Wolf has specialized in numerically-aligned calendar day parties. Friday, 11/11/11 was at Eagle Rock Center for the Arts, an $11 event... Read More

November 8, 2011

Vex Ruffin: Man With A Plan (Video)

Vex Ruffin from the Crash Course EP. “Man With A Plan” is directed by: The Qualities of Light; Director of Photography: Rich Hama (TQoL); Gaffer:... Read More

November 7, 2011

This Friday: PBW's 11.11.11

It started in 2006 ... 666 Wolf spins a heavy metal DJ set. 777 7-day event & a gospel-themed podcast. 888 8-day event, all videos.... Read More

November 7, 2011

PHOTOS: DOOM IN MADRID BY MR MASS

DOOM CAME TO MADRID FOR AN INTERVIEW & LECTURE AT THE RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY. YOU SAW THE VIDEO. NOW HERE'S THE PHOTOS. THANKS TO... Read More

November 4, 2011

VIDEO: DOOM AT RBMA (FULL INTERVIEW)

DOOM JUST PLAYED HIS FIRST SHOW IN MADRID, WHERE HE STOPPED IN TO THE RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY FOR A VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH CHAIRMAN MAO.... Read More

November 3, 2011

MF DOOM DIME BOX

IN THE STORE: MF DOOM DIME BOX Exclusive on Stonesthrow.com through early 2012. Released by Metalface Records. Estimated ship date: December 13 DOOM's label Metalface... Read More

November 3, 2011

No Lames Up in Here: Dam-Funk and Master Blazter

Note: DJ Quik has just been added to the Dam-Funk show Nov. 3rd in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theater. Dam-Funk wraps up his... Read More

November 2, 2011

Oh, Hello: Peanut Butter Wolf

Check out Stones Throw's recent event at Converse's Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn: Stones Throw in NYC Read More

November 1, 2011

Free Medicine: Denver. Pick up a box of Madlib Medicine Show.

Denver CO, 11/1/11, 4:40PM MDT - Free medicine: There's a box containing the complete series of Madlib Medicine Show (#1-12) sitting beside the pharmacy at... Read More

November 1, 2011

Out Da Box TV: MED talks Classic and Madlib

M.E.D. interview from outdaboxmedia.com Read More

October 31, 2011

J. Rocc - Stay Fresh 12" EP

IN THE STORE: J. ROCC - STAY FRESH 12" EP J. Rocc just dropped this EP to follow up his album Some Cold Rock Stuf.... Read More

October 31, 2011

Video: Dam Funk and Master Blazter live at Stones Throw Direct to Disc #3

IN THE STORE: DAM-FUNK & MASTER BLAZTER DIRECT TO DISC LP Dam-Funk & Master Blazter performing "It's My Life" at Stones Throw Direct to Disc... Read More

October 31, 2011

Gary Wilson - Music for Piano, 1994 (Video)

Circa 1994 Video: Bernie Allen Music & Performance: Gary Wilson Read More

October 28, 2011

Free Medicine: San Francisco. Pick up a box of Madlib Medicine Show.

San Francisco, 10/28/11, 3:40 PM PST - Free medicine: There's a box containing the complete series of Madlib Medicine Show (#1-12) sitting near the corner... Read More

October 28, 2011

M.E.D. - Blaxican (Video)

“Blaxican," produced by Madlib from the album Classic dropping next week, November 1. Director: Eric Coleman (Mochilla); Editor: Luke Lynch; Camera Operators: Coleman, B+, and... Read More

October 28, 2011

"Madlib is a legend" - Erykah Badu

Good words from Badu for Madlib and Karriem Riggins in this video from the Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid. This is a teaser clip... Read More

October 28, 2011

DOOM X RADIOHEAD

MF DOOM has teamed up with Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood on "RETARDED FREN". The track will appear on the Lex Records compilation is... Read More

October 27, 2011

Beats in Space: Dam-Funk

Dam-Funk taped a set this week for Beats in Space, a radio show by Tim Sweeney in New York City, Tuesday nights on WNYU 89.1... Read More

October 26, 2011

Now shipping: M.E.D. CLASSIC limited edition 3/lp with instrumentals

Just delivered from the pressing plant, and now shipping:  Limited edition 3/LP version of M.E.D.'s Classic, containing the album & extra disc with the instrumentals. ... Read More

October 26, 2011

Jonti x Stones Throw dungeon

Jonti doing "Hornet's Nest" live in the Stones Throw warehouse, filmed by Ross Harris. Jonti's debut album Twirligig dropped just last week. All that jazz:... Read More

October 25, 2011

Peanut Butter Wolf's 11.11.11

It started in 2006 ... 666 Wolf spins a Satanic metal DJ set. 777 7-day event & a gospel-themed podcast. 888 8-day event, all videos.... Read More

October 24, 2011

Dam Funk and Master Blazter: Halloween in D.C.

Dam-Funk & Master Blazter are wrapping up their epic North American tour. A new show has been added for Halloween in Washington DC.  Dam &... Read More

October 24, 2011

Mos Def / Yasiin Bey debuts new tracks over Dilla, Madlib, Oh No in NYC

During a show at SOBs this weekend, the artist formerly known as Mos Def performs a couple new joints with beats from J Dilla, Madlib... Read More

October 24, 2011

Village Voice: Vex Ruffin Helps Stones Throw Take Its Next Step

Written by Phillip Mlynar for Village Voice, published October 24, 2011. The day before his first CMJ show, Vex Ruffin sat in a bar called... Read More

October 24, 2011

Audio: Stones Throw in NYC at Converse Rubber Tracks

On October 21st, Converse presented a Stones Throw showcase at Converse Rubber Tracks, a new state-of-the-art recording studio in Brooklyn where bands can record at... Read More

October 21, 2011

Stills from MED's upcoming Blaxican video

On the eve of the release of MED's album Classic, we're preparing a video release for the track "Blaxican" produced by Madlib.  We're expecting to... Read More

October 19, 2011

Anika: Terry (Video)

New video for "Terry" directed by Violet Valen ANIKA ON TOUR 10.19, Wed: San Francisco @ The Independent w/ Peanut Butter Wolf, Jel 10.22, Sat:... Read More

October 19, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show on tour: Denver, San Francisco, L.A.

Los Angeles, 10/19/11, 5:00 PM PST – Free medicine: There's a box containing the complete series of Madlib Medicine Show (#1-12) sitting at 2500 W.... Read More

October 17, 2011

Stones Throw in NYC

Catch the post-show wrapup here: Audio: Stones Throw in NYC at Converse Rubber Tracks - Download full live sets from The Stepkids, Vex Ruffin, Jonti Read More

October 14, 2011

Anika U.S. tour hits the west coast

ANIKA US TOUR 10.14, Fri: Portland @ Mississippi Studios 10.16, Sun: Seattle @ The Crocodile 10.18, Tue: Trinidad, CA @ Ocean Grove Lodge w/ Starving... Read More

October 13, 2011

Available now: Jonti - Twirligig CD/LP/Digital

IN THE STORE: JONTI - TWIRLIGIG Jonti's album Twirligig will be released worldwide next Tuesday, October 18.  CD + LP are shipping now from Stones... Read More

October 11, 2011

Mayer Hawthorne “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” Shirt, Song, Show and Video

IN THE STORE MAYER HAWTHORNE BY STONES THROW/HUF/FREEGUMS (MEN'S) MAYER HAWTHORNE BY STONES THROW/HUF/FREEGUMS (WOMEN'S) Shirt & Song collabo pack with Huf We're bringing it... Read More

October 10, 2011

Blackstar x Madlib "Fix Up"

Kweli and the artist formerly known as Mos Def debuted a new Madlib production called "Fix Up" on Cobert Report.  DJ: J Rocc. Read More

October 7, 2011

Vex Ruffin's tips on getting signed

Written by Phillip Mlynar for LA Weekly, published October 6, 2011. Most aspiring music artists who hope to get noticed nowadays have similar, tired routines.... Read More

October 4, 2011

How do you do?

Schiko met up with Mayer Hawthorne & The County again at a show they did in Berlin a little while back. Thanks @ Schiko.de Mayer's... Read More

October 4, 2011

The Stepkids: Legend In My Own Mind (Video)

The Stepkids “Legend In My Own Mind” from their debut album The Stepkids. Video – www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ahYMQA8TY Album – The Stepkids Download MP3 – Legend In... Read More

October 3, 2011

J Dilla - U-Love (Video)

Here is a video for Dilla's "U-Love" off Donuts, sent to us a little too late for inclusion in our video contest.  This was created... Read More

September 30, 2011

TRASHY and REAL

“Doom pix from Berlin, for an internet story on your page. Trashy and real. Best to you, Schiko”  Carhartt sent photographer Andreas Schiko out to... Read More

September 28, 2011

Hodgy Beats and Jonti - Nagoya

Something recorded last night. OFWGKTA/Stones Throw Records. stonesthrow.com/jonti + hodgybeats.tumblr.com Read More

September 27, 2011

The Stepkids

IN THE STORE: THE STEPKIDS (SELF TITLED) CD/LP with bonus postcard 45. We've been waiting all year to release this record, and here it is.... Read More

September 27, 2011

James Pants Beat Archive Pt. 1

FREE DOWNLOAD (ZIP): JAMES PANTS BEAT ARCHIVE PT. 1 AKA “JP FAILED RAP BEATS #1: 2004-2008, ONE FROM 2001” I bring forth the first installment... Read More

September 27, 2011

Hanni El Khatib - Will The Guns Come Out

IN THE STORE: HANNI EL KHATIB - WILL THE GUNS COME OUT LP/CD/Digital on Innovative Leisure Los Angeles based Hanni El Khatib grew up in... Read More

September 24, 2011

The Will Sessions album: free download

Eight-piece soul-funk ensemble Will Sessions began making a name for themselves by playing gigs with fellow Detroit natives Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Phat Kat,... Read More

September 22, 2011

Video: Aloe Blacc "Green Lights" at MMM Festival by La Blogotheque

Aloe Blacc Singing Green Lights for La Blogotheque's Take Away Shows. Shot at MichelBerger Hotel in Berlin, during MMM Festival, August 2011. Images & Edit... Read More

September 21, 2011

Dam-Funk Innafocuseddaze

Dam-Funk teamed up with Scion AV for the release of this new EP and the October tour. 10" vinyl release coming soon, but you can... Read More

September 20, 2011

Madlib Remixes Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, AZ

Here are a couple more track's from Madlib Medicine Show #12: Raw Medicine.  Inspectah Deck & Raekwon verses are from two different original tracks -... Read More

September 20, 2011

Vex Ruffin: Crash Course EP

IN THE STORE: VEX RUFFIN - CRASH COURSE EP Read More

September 20, 2011

The Stepkids Postcard 45

IN THE STORE: THE STEPKIDS - THE STEPKIDS (ALBUM) THE STEPKIDS - BITTER BUG (POSTCARD 45) Web orders of The Stepkids album on CD or... Read More

September 19, 2011

DJ Mehdi / Loukoums

This was Mehdi's homage to J Dilla, created back in 2006, pressed up on about 200 CDs by Ed Banger Records for friends.  Busy P... Read More

September 19, 2011

Stones Throw Podcast 68: Mayer Hawthorne - Hawthorne Radio Ep. 4

PODCAST ARCHIVE: STONES THROW PODCAST 68: HAWTHORNE RADIO, EP. 4 On the eve of his sophomore album How Do You Do, Mayer Hawthorne still finds... Read More

September 16, 2011

Vex does Dublab

Dublab called Vex Ruffin over for a session this week, and here's what happened. THE PODCAST Vex Ruffin Live Session on Dublab (MP3) THE INTERVIEW... Read More

September 15, 2011

Horror Mixtape: The Stepkids

Written and published by thestoolpigeon.co.uk, September 15, 2011 EXCLUSIVE HORROR-THEMED MIX FROM THE CONNECTICUT PSYCH-FUNK MARVELS: Connecticut’s suave psych practitioners The Stepkids have gifted The... Read More

September 14, 2011

Mayer Hawthorne + Chromeo + Tour Bus + You

Mayer Hawthorne & Chromeo kick off the "When Night Falls Tour" this Friday, Sep. 16th in Houston. Mayer & The County play a solo show... Read More

September 8, 2011

Video: The Stepkids - Shadows on Behalf (Wilcox Sessions)

The Stepkids debut album drops September 27 stonesthrow.com/thestepkids Read More

September 7, 2011

Madlib: All 12

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #12: RAW MEDICINE (MADLIB REMIXES) Now shipping. We waited a long time to see all of these together -... Read More

September 6, 2011

Stepkids and Peanut Butter Wolf: Japan Tour, Stussy T-shirt and postcard 45

The Stepkids and Peanut Butter Wolf will visit Japan in early November for two shows. Stussy, who is presenting the tour, will also release a... Read More

September 6, 2011

MED - CLASSIC

IN THE STORE: M.E.D. - CLASSIC Release date: November 1, 2011 Pre-order limited edition 3/LP with instrumentals Advance digital release available now. A quick glance... Read More

September 5, 2011

MED feat. Talib Kweli - Classic - Official Video

From the forthcoming album CLASSIC by MED. “Classic” is produced by Karriem Riggins, who appears in the video along with Kweli, Strong Arm Steady, Oh... Read More

September 5, 2011

MED feat. Aloe Blacc - Where I'm From - Official Video

IN THE STORE MED - CLASSIC New video from MED off his 2011 album on Stones Throw. "Where I'm From" featuring Aloe Blacc, produced by... Read More

August 31, 2011

Dam-Funk: new track, new EP, new tour

We nearly missed this one, another in Dam's series of unmastered demo tracks brought straight from the lab to Soundcloud. All music & vocals recorded... Read More

August 26, 2011

Guardian UK on Jonti

From Paul Lester's Band of the Day column over at Guardian.co.uk, published August 25, 2011.  Hometown: Sydney. The lineup: Jonti (music, instruments, production). The background:... Read More

August 25, 2011

LA Record: James Pants

LA Record's Chris Ziegler did a piece on James Pants talkin bout goats, spiders, poisons and hobos. Dig it... James Pants is the missing link... Read More

August 24, 2011

You've got to be obsessed with it: Jeff Jank in Daab design series

Stones Throw's art director Jeff Jank is the first artist featured in FRESH 1: CUTTING EDGE ILLUSTRATIONS - OBJECT, one of a series of design... Read More

August 24, 2011

Photos: Stones Throw Direct to Disc #3 with Dam Funk and Steve Arrington

Below are some photos by Maricel Sison (msison.com) from Stones Throw's Direct to Disc #3 which took place this weekend at the recording studio Capsule... Read More

August 23, 2011

Jonti - Twirligig

IN THE STORE: JONTI - TWIRLIGIG Debut album. LP comes with digital download card. “Incredibly original, really unusual and one of the most interesting things... Read More

August 22, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show #9: Nittyville (Standard 2/LP Edition)

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #9: CHANNEL 85 PRESENTS NITTYVILLE We now have the standard 2/LP edition of Madlib Medicine Show #9: Channel 85... Read More

August 18, 2011

Dam-Funk and Master Blazter Tour Dates: Aug-Nov 2011

DAM-FUNK & MASTER BLAZTER ON TOUR FROM HERE TIL ETERNITY (aka end of 2011) 08.26.11: Pasadena CA @ The Terrace 08.28.11: Long Beach CA @... Read More

August 17, 2011

The Do-Over Vol. 3: Great Weekend / Noelle Scaggs, deluxe 10"

IN THE STORE: THE DO-OVER VOL. 3: GREAT WEEKEND / NOELLE SCAGGS Limited-edition 10" single, third in a series released by Los Angeles's The Do-Over.... Read More

August 17, 2011

Aloe Blacc: US Tour Dates, Fall 2011

New tour dates just announced. Video for Green Lights just released. ALOE BLACC USA TOUR, FALL 2011 Sep 04, Sun: Virginia Beach VA @ The... Read More

August 17, 2011

Aloe Blacc - Green Lights (Video)

Video for “Green Lights” off the album Good Things. This one was directed by Colin Solal Cardo of La Blogotheque. Aloe has just announced US... Read More

August 16, 2011

J Dilla - Last Donut of the Night (Video)

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 Peanut Butter Wolf: THANKS TO... Read More

August 16, 2011

Jaylib - The Heist (Video)

JAYLIB "The Heist" by  Rory Gamble and Demetrios Katsantonis - #2 in the Stones Throw video contest.  Jimmy Joey & Frankie Productions, Winnetka CA /... Read More

August 16, 2011

Madvillain - Strange Ways (Video)

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 #3. MADVILLAIN "STRANGE WAYS" by... Read More

August 16, 2011

Quasimoto - Low Class Conspiracy (Video)

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 #4. QUASIMOTO "LOW CLASS CONSPIRACY"... Read More

August 16, 2011

J Dilla - Geek Down (Video)

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 #5. J DILLA "GEEK DOWN"... Read More

August 16, 2011

The Stepkids: Legend In My Own Mind 12" single

IN THE STORE: THE STEPKIDS - LEGEND IN MY OWN MIND 12" The Stepkids second 12" single, another limited edition single, this time with white... Read More

August 15, 2011

James Pants x Iasos, "New Age" pioneer. Video and tour dates.

James Pants hooked up with famed New Age music composer and video producer Iasos to collaborate on a video for "Clouds Over The Pacific".  Iasos,... Read More

August 15, 2011

Stones Throw Video Contest: #10-6

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 #10 CX KIDTRONIK "SHE'S A... Read More

August 15, 2011

Jonti "Firework Spraying Moon" gatefold 45

IN THE STORE: JONTI - FIREWORK SPRAYING MOON 45 Just arrived: gatefold 7-inch inch single from Jonti, his first release on Stones Throw - "Firework... Read More

August 14, 2011

Stones Throw Video Contest: #15-11

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 #15. MADVILLAIN "FANCY CLOWN" directed... Read More

August 12, 2011

Stones Throw Video Contest: Honorable Mention

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 When we launched the Stones... Read More

August 11, 2011

Dam-Funk "Candy Dancin'" Live at Taicoclub '11 (Video)

Dam-Funk live at Taicoclub '11 in Japan. www.stonesthrow.com/damfunk Read More

August 8, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show #12: Raw Medicine - Madlib Remixes

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #12: RAW MEDICINE (MADLIB REMIXES) September 27th release. Early shipping via Stones Throw. Announcing live Medicine Show dates in... Read More

August 7, 2011

Stones Throw 2011 Logo Tee

IN THE STORE: STONES THROW 2011 (DARK BLUE) STONES THROW 2011 (WHITE) STONES THROW 2011 (GREY) The return of the Stones Throw logo tee. Three... Read More

August 3, 2011

Video: Baron Zen + Zackey Force Funk "Ghetty Galaxy"

Baron, Tekblazer & Zackey Force Funk visited a poisonous and condemned power plant and returned with this video for "Ghetto Galaxy" off the recent EP... Read More

August 3, 2011

James Pants back in the USA: Aug 16, Live in Brooklyn

James Pants is returning to NYC for his first live show there (or anywhere in the US) in quite a while.  August 16th at Grassland... Read More

August 3, 2011

James Pants brushes teeth for Flaunt

Written by James Henwood, published in Flaunt Magazine, August 2011. The record: a one-man, multi-family yard sale of cricket-laced fuzz and viscous one-handed keyboard licks.... Read More

August 2, 2011

Photos: Madlib, Wolf, Prince Paul, Phife at the Beats, Rhymes and Life launch

A short while back here in Los Angeles, Madlib, Peanut Butter Wolf, Prince Paul and Phife all performed at the launch party for Michael Rappaport's... Read More

July 27, 2011

DOOM AT MONTREUX BY MR MASS

Mr. Mass caught up with DOOM at the Montreux Jazz Festival where DOOM performed with the Robert Glasper Experiment. Thanks to Mr. Mass for the... Read More

July 27, 2011

DOOMSTARKS - DOOM and GHOSTFACE - VICTORY LAPS SERATO 12"

IN THE STORE: DOOMSTARKS - DOOM & GHOSTFACE - VICTORY LAPS Now sold out. Pre-order for limited edition Picture Disc / Serato tone 12" on... Read More

July 26, 2011

The Stepkids: Direct to Disc LP, video and US tour

IN THE STORE: THE STEPKIDS DIRECT TO DISC Limited edition single LP, recorded live, directly to vinyl. Two announcements for The Stepkids today: Fall 2011... Read More

July 26, 2011

The Stepkids + The Horrors, North America Tour, September 2011

The Stepkids tour North America this fall with UK's The Horrors. Their self-titled album The Stepkids will be released September 27. THE STEPKIDS & THE... Read More

July 22, 2011

Paul White + Guilty Simpson "Trust" (Video)

Guilty Simpson joins UK producer Paul White on "Trust," a track from Rapping With Paul White, due August 22, 2011 on the label One Handed... Read More

July 21, 2011

Dam-Funk rocks a beach in France (Photos by Mr. Mass)

Dam-Funk & his band Master Blazter at day 5 of Worldwide Festival in Sete, France. Thanks to Mass for the pics. DAM-FUNK stonesthrow.com/damfunk twitter.com/damfunk MR.... Read More

July 19, 2011

Sneak Peek: MF DOOM - DIME BOX

In Fall, DOOM's Metalface Records will release DIME BOX, another component of DOOM's Operation Doomsday reissue.  This box will contain a 7-inch picture disc "Rhymes... Read More

July 16, 2011

DOOM + ROBERT GLASPER "RHINESTONE COWBOY" AT MONTREUX (VIDEO)

DOOM does "Rhinestone Cowboy" with The Robert Glasper Experiment at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Audience video by Valentin Augsburger. DOOM LIVE IN JULY: DOOM... Read More

July 14, 2011

A public service message from Dam-Funk... (MP3)

Continuing D-F's long line of unreleased demo downloads brought to you straight from the lab, here's another with the title “We Should Kill All Azzholes”... Read More

July 6, 2011

The Stepkids - Wonderfox (Video)

COMING SEPTEMBER 27: THE STEPKIDS (SELF TITLED) CD/LP/Digital Wonderfox is an album track from The Stepkids debut, coming September 27 this year. Directed by Henry... Read More

July 6, 2011

Madlib, PB Wolf at Beats, Rhymes and Life event in Los Angeles, July 7

Official movie party for the Tribe Called Quest documentary: Beats, Rhymes & Life.  DJs: Madlib, PB Wolf, Prince Paul, Garth Trinidad, Frosty.  Hosted by Phife... Read More

July 5, 2011

NOW SHIPPING: MF DOOM OPERATION DOOMSDAY 4/LP BOX SET

IN THE STORE: MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (4LP BOX SET) Vinyl Box Set Contains: 4 RECORDS: The album, the instrumentals, b-sides, alternate versions.  Tin... Read More

July 4, 2011

Flying Lotus - Lovers Melt 2 (Mixtape)

DOWNLOAD MP3: FLYING LOTUS - LOVERS MELT 2 (MIXTAPE) Here's a free Flying Lotus mix, Lovers Melt 2. This is a follow up to his... Read More

June 26, 2011

Stones Throw Video Contest: The Final Week

We're now in the final week of the Stones Throw Video Contest which we launched back in April - the deadline for submissions is JULY... Read More

June 23, 2011

J. Rocc - Play This Also (Video)

Some more Cold Rock Stuf Directors: Merv Maranan/Ian Schwaier Read More

June 22, 2011

on 45: Mayer Hawthorne plays James Pants and James Pants plays Mayer Hawthorne

IN THE STORE MAYER HAWTHORNE "THIN MOON" B/W JAMES PANTS "GREEN EYED LOVE" 45 Back at last year's SXSW we pressed up a small number... Read More

June 21, 2011

Dam-Funk with Leon Sylvers III circa 1990: "I'm Not Easy but We Can Talk"

The full details (spoken when I was hella young & my voice was a tad higher) are laid over a Stanley Clarke instrumental, then...the groove... Read More

June 21, 2011

Roots + Weird Al + Madvillain "Accordion"

ROOTS + WEIRD AL. NEXT UP: DOOM DOES "EAT IT". FROM 2010: MOS DOOM ACCORDION Read More

June 20, 2011

Vex Ruffin: Losing Control (Video)

Here's the track released on the postcard 45 we put out a couple months back. Clip was shot by Alfred Lopez. Vex Ruffin is currently... Read More

June 16, 2011

ST art director Jeff Jank at $1/minute design sale, June 20, Los Angeles

Stones Throw art director Jeff Jank here. Anyone in the Los Angeles area needs a design for a record cover, shirt, or business card? Maybe... Read More

June 13, 2011

Jonti - Firework Spraying Moon (Video)

We've got a video for our new artist Jonti, whose album Twirligig we're releasing this fall. This track “Firework Spraying Moon” will drop on 7-inch,... Read More

June 8, 2011

Madlib: Nittyville Extras

IN THE STORE MADLIB - NITTYVILLE EXTRAS Bonus Disc from Madlib Medicine Show #9 available in digital album format. Running just about a week late,... Read More

June 2, 2011

Photos: Direct to Disc #2

Pictures from Stones Throw's Direct to Disc #2 last Saturday from Nikki Adamitis. The Stepkids & Gary Wilson played this show, each recording their sets... Read More

May 31, 2011

J Rocc in Bonafide

The following is an excerpt from the J Rocc feature by James Ernesto Lang, published in Bondafide Magazine #5, their Old School x New School... Read More

May 30, 2011

Streaming: Aloe Blacc live at Sasquach Music Festival

NPR is streaming Aloe Blacc's performance at the Sasquach Music Festival, Recorded live at The Gorge on Saturday, May 28. LISTEN HERE ALOE BLACC TOUR... Read More

May 25, 2011

Dam-Funk and the future of Modern Funk: Tour dates and new album planned

Dam-Funk is announcing a long lineup of shows through Summer 2011, after which he'll be releasing the followup to his epic Modern Funk album Toeachizown.... Read More

May 25, 2011

Hi. J Dilla clip.

Hi, from Donuts. This was shot in Paris by JC Morice for the ongoing VIDEO CONTEST. Read More

May 23, 2011

The Sleeves: 3LP edition of Madlib Medicine Show #9

Here's some of the sleeves printed last week for the 3-LP edition of Madlib Medicine Show #9: Channel 85 Presents Nittyville.   The cover of... Read More

May 21, 2011

Aloe Blacc Tour Dates: North America, May-June 2011

Aloe Blacc is back home for a North American tour that kicks off this weekend... ALOE BLACC TOUR DATES: May 21: Costa Mesa, CA @... Read More

May 17, 2011

Advance digital release: Madlib Medicine Show #9

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #9: CHANNEL 85 PRESENTS NITTYVILLE Digital & CD available now. Pre-order for limited edition 3/LP vinyl – May 31... Read More

May 16, 2011

Stones Throw Podcast 66: Flying Lotus

IN THE PODCAST ARCHIVE: STONES THROW PODCAST 66: LOVERS MELT MIXED BY FLYING LOTUS We've been talking with Lotus for a long while about a... Read More

May 16, 2011

PB Wolf, Dam-Funk, Vex Ruffin: Los Angeles, May 21

Saturday, May 21 in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Facebook Event. Read More

May 9, 2011

Stussy x Stones Throw: 15-Year Japan Tour Shirt

IN THE STORE: STUSSY X STONES THROW: 15-YEAR JAPAN TOUR (BLACK) STUSSY X STONES THROW: 15-YEAR JAPAN TOUR (WHITE) Months before the devastating earthquake and... Read More

May 5, 2011

Guardian Band of the Day: James Pants

Written by Paul Lester for The Guardian's Band of the Day column, May 4, 2011. James Pants: This gentleman takes the sort of high-school pop... Read More

May 4, 2011

BACK ON VINYL: Madlib Medicine Show #1

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #1: BEFORE THE VERDICT 2LP Vinyl edition of Medicine Show #1 featuring Guilty Simpson, back in print with standard... Read More

May 4, 2011

Dam Funk Remix: Ariel Pink - Fright Night (Nevermore)

Dam-Funk has remixed a track from Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti on 4AD. Download MP3 – Ariel Pink - Fright Night (Nevermore) Dam-Funk Remix   Dam-Funk... Read More

May 3, 2011

Anika / Ford

Interview, text & photos by Damien Neva for Fordmodelsblog.com, published April 2011. “In the past, even with art or music, it was sometimes the mistakes... Read More

May 2, 2011

J Rocc on Tour. Photos from Paris.

J Rocc is on tour in Europe for his album Some Cold Rock Stuf, doing what he does best.  Here's the remaining dates, plus one... Read More

May 2, 2011

James Pants, self-titled third album released today

IN THE STORE: JAMES PANTS - JAMES PANTS Album The one thing consistent about the sound of James Pants is that it's consistently evolving. We're... Read More

May 2, 2011

Bryant K - Daisies Grow (Video)

On 45 – BRYANT K - DAISIES GROW. Bryant K was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, recently spent 3 years between Prague and... Read More

April 28, 2011

Mayer Hawthorne - No Strings 10-inch EP

IN THE STORE: MAYER HAWTHORNE - NO STRINGS 10" 10-inch single, now available. Following the 12-inch “I Need You”, this is another single of new... Read More

April 28, 2011

Emusic: Who is Anika

By Philip Sherburne for Emusic.com, April 2011 File Under: Sixties bubblegum and sooty post-punk fronted by a mix between Nico and Ari Up. For Fans... Read More

April 26, 2011

MED - Superman (Video)

Here's a clip for MED's Superman, off Bang Ya Head 3 (Special Edition). This mix CD is available now. Album coming in Summer. ALSO SEE... Read More

April 25, 2011

Dam-Funk - Truth (Mixtape for Oki-Ni)

"Truth" by Dam-Funk for Oki-ni. Many more mixes over on their website Oki-ni As Dam-Funk explains it, “All songs were taken from the original wax... Read More

April 24, 2011

Homeboy Sandman, Europe Tour May-June 2012

"Look Out", produced by Paul White, is the lead track from Homeboy Sandman's latest EP, Chimera. Boy Sand has just announced a Europe tour kicking... Read More

April 23, 2011

Stones Throw 15: Mix CD released in Japan

BBQ in Japan is releasing a mix CD by Yakenohara called Stones Throw 15, including 26 tracks from the 15-year history of Stones Throw Records.... Read More

April 22, 2011

Dublab's Vision to Vinyl forum at Grammy Museum, Los Angeles, May 18

Peanut Butter Wolf will be a panelist at Dublab's Vision to Vinyl forum at the L.A. Grammy Museum on May 18th, a close look at... Read More

April 22, 2011

(One More ... ) Black, White and Blown at Stones Throw x Brainfeeder

We had just published the last set of photos from the event last weekend when some more came through.  Too good not to publish. Here's... Read More

April 21, 2011

MED - Bang Ya Head 3

MED's Bang Ya Head Vol. 3 was released online, and in a special edition CD (now sold out). Track list & producers 1. Intro 2.... Read More

April 20, 2011

Faces on Film: Stones Throw x Brainfeeder

There was a guy walking around at the Brainfeeder x Stones Throw event at Coachella shooting 120mm film with a Hassleblad. Digital cameras have been... Read More

April 20, 2011

Random Axe - The Hex (Audio)

Guilty Simpson's group Random Axe with Sean Price and Black Milk have an album dropping June 14th on the Duckdown label. Here's a new track... Read More

April 19, 2011

Madlib Medicine Show #9: Channel 85 Presents Nittyville

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #9: CHANNEL 85 PRESENTS NITTYVILLE We're now announcing the release of Madlib Medicine Show #9: Channel 85 presents Nittyville,... Read More

April 18, 2011

Squirt Guns and Airplanes: Stones Throw x Brainfeeder x Badu

Part 2: More photos from the Brainfeeder Stones Throw party at Coachella. Aside from bass, the running theme of the day was squirt guns &... Read More

April 18, 2011

The Polaroids: Stones Throw x Brainfeeder x Badu

Brainfeeder & Stones Throw teamed up yesterday out at Palm Springs for an afternoon party near the massive Coachella Festival. Everything went down at a... Read More

April 18, 2011

MF DOOM X VEENOM T-SHIRT

IN THE STORE MF DOOM X VEENOM (BLACK) MF DOOM X VEENOM (WHITE) DOOM RECENTLY WRAPPED UP A TOUR OF AUSTRALIA WHERE HE DEBUTED THESE... Read More

April 14, 2011

Percee P - Woman Behind Me (Remix) - Video

Off Percee P's Perseverance: The Madlib Remix album. Read More

April 13, 2011

Double Double Franklin Thompson James Pants 45s

IN THE STORE: FRANKLIN THOMPSON - ANNIVERSARY 45 JAMES PANTS - CLOUDS OVER THE PACIFIC 45 New 45s from Franklin Thompson, whose 1980-era EP Planet... Read More

April 12, 2011

J. Rocc - Stay Fresh - Video by Mayer Hawthorne

Shot by Mayer Hawthorne with an iPhone while they were on tour in Japan.  Edited by Mayer Hawthorne on the flight back to L.A. The... Read More

April 12, 2011

DOOM: OPERATION DOOMSDAY, COMPLETE MP3 RELEASE

IN THE STORE: MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (COMPLETE DIGITAL) A couple weeks in advance of the official street date for OPERATION DOOMSDAY reissue (April... Read More

April 11, 2011

The Stepkids - Shadows on Behalf - Limited 12" Vinyl

IN THE STORE: THE STEPKIDS - SHADOWS ON BEHALF/LA LA We now have copies of The Stepkids debut 12", pressed on multi-colored, semi-translucent vinyl. This... Read More

April 11, 2011

Stones Throw Records celebrates 15 year anniversary with live, direct-to-vinyl series in Los Angeles

UPDATE 5/11: Direct to Disc #2 announced UPDATE 6/11: Mayer Hawthorne Direct to Disc 2/LP UPDATE 6/11: Rick Direct to Disc LP UPDATE 6/11: Photos:... Read More

April 9, 2011

Brainfeeder x Stones Throw

Sunday afternoon house party at Coachella: Dam, Lotus, Wolf, Gaslamp, Teebs, Madlib, Samiyam, Egon on turntables. Event is 21+ w/ valid ID. WE ARE NO... Read More

April 8, 2011

Interview: James Pants, Musical Freak Forever

Interview with James Pants by Gabriele Marino for Italian-language website sentireascoltare.com. James Pants' self-titled third album comes out May 3rd. James, can you please repeat... Read More

April 8, 2011

Stones Throw Video Contest

STONES THROW VIDEO CONTEST HONORABLE MENTIONS / #15-11 / #10-6 / #5 / #4 / #3 / #2 / #1 This year is our 15... Read More

April 7, 2011

Video: An Evening with Aloe Blacc at MADE in Berlin

Berlin creative space MADE recently played host to singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc, violinist and composer Mihalj “Miki” Kekenj and painter Jaybo, as the three... Read More

April 6, 2011

Tyler, the Creator x James, the Pants (MP3)

"He’s awesome, he’s white and he makes real ass nigga music" - Tyler, the creator.   As Fader tells it, “Tyler gave James Pants the... Read More

April 6, 2011

Mail Rage

Just a reminder: Purchases made on Stones Throw's online store come 100% insured against drunk mailmen & natural disaster. Read More

April 6, 2011

Free 45 Mix: Madlib's Trash is Another Man's Treasure

The story, via LA Weekly, goes that someone comes across Madlib throwing out a box of 45s.  The guy says, you don't want these? Madlib... Read More

April 1, 2011

Kazi and Madlib - Blackmarket (1996)

Kazi unearthed an album he did with Madlib back in 1996 called BLACKMARKET. We'll be sending out a track in our next newsletter - sign... Read More

March 31, 2011

J. Rocc ... The Album

IN THE STORE: J ROCC - SOME COLD ROCK STUF Vinyl copies of Some Cold Rock Stuf came in today, hot off the presses, ink... Read More

March 31, 2011

Egon's Funk Archaeology for NPR: The Zenith of Turkish Funk

My love affair with Turkish psychedelic pop and funky progressive rock developed over time. First came the chance discovery of a Turkish television music-library record... Read More

March 31, 2011

Audio: Dam-Funk interview with Keyboard Mag.

Raw podcast of interview with Dam-Funk from the April 2011 issue of Keyboard Magazine by Editor in Chief Stephen Fortner. DAM FUNK http://stonesthrow.com/damfunk http://twitter.com/damfunk KEYBOARD... Read More

March 30, 2011

The Quietus on Tony Cook: Lessons Through Funky Time

Published in The Quietus, March 30th, 2011 Tony Cook knows the first hand meaning of funk and digs up this side of the 80s with... Read More

March 28, 2011

Vex Ruffin and the Stones Throw postcard 45

N THE STORE: VEX RUFFIN - I'M LOSING CONTROL (POSTCARD 45) A short while ago we announced our first fully-playable 45rpm postcard record. This the... Read More

March 28, 2011

Los Angeles Apr 2: Stones Throw and friends for Japan

We're teaming up with bunch of businesses at Space 15 Twenty on Saturday 4/2 for a Japan relief event.  This is free and open to... Read More

March 27, 2011

Stones Throw Japan Tour 2011: PB Wolf, Mayer Hawthorne, J Rocc

Updating to the statement posted in last week - We Love Japan! - we are very pleased to announce that Stones Throw, Stussy, and every... Read More

March 24, 2011

Baron Zen and Tekblazer EP

IN THE STORE: BARON ZEN & TEKBAZER - ELECTRICK SURGERY EP Baron Zen teams up with long-time partner in musical mayhem Tekblazer for this electro... Read More

March 22, 2011

Dam-Funk 1999 T-shirt

IN THE STORE: DAM-FUNK 1999 (PURPLE) DAM-FUNK 1999 (WHITE) We'll let Dam tell it ... This t-shirt (designed by the great Freddy Anzures, San Francisco)... Read More

March 20, 2011

We love Japan!

Stones Throw would like to send prayers and condolences to all of those who have been affected by the recent, tragic events in Japan. We’ve... Read More

March 20, 2011

Stussy x Stones Throw x J Rocc, 2011 Japan Tour Shirts

Below are Stussy's Stones Throw & J Rocc 2011 Japan tour shirts, illustrated by Gustavo Eandi. These were created just a little while before the... Read More

March 16, 2011

CMJ interview: James Pants

"The Pants that fit" by Marisa Aveling for CMJ Magazine Stones Throw artist James Pants was recently offered a job with Red Bull Music Academy.... Read More

March 15, 2011

Aloe Blacc - Loving You Is Killing Me - Official Video

Aloe Blacc, from the album Good Things. Directed by Ross Harris, featuring Baby Boogaloo. Read More

March 14, 2011

Village Voice: Stepkids Throw A Startling Psych-R&B Dance Party At Mercury Lounge

Live show review by Max Willens published in Village Voice, March 11, 2011 The Stepkids at Mercury Lounge, Thursday, March 10 Better Than: Being dry.... Read More

March 13, 2011

Mos + Madlib "World Premiere"

Mos Def performing new material produced by Madlib on Fuel TV's The Daily Habit. Also see: Mos Def does Madvillain "Accordion" live video www.myspace.com/mosdef www.stonesthrow.com/madlib Read More

March 11, 2011

Stones Throw at SXSW 2011

Below are listings for Stones Throw artists events at SXSW, Austin TX, from Sunday March 13 to Saturday March 19. 3/13 SUN., 10PM:  PBWolf& Chromeo... Read More

March 8, 2011

Coming soon to a mailbox near you ...

“Play this postcard at 45” as it says on the back. This the first release for Vex Ruffin, and Stones Throw's first postcard record, one... Read More

March 8, 2011

MED feat. Kurupt "Where I'm From" MP3

Album version of "Where I'm From" with new verse from Kurupt.  The track also features Aloe Blacc; produced by Oh No. Download MP3 - MED... Read More

March 2, 2011

Video: MF DOOM - RHYMES LIKE DIMES

“Rhymes Like Dimes” off MF DOOM's classic debut album OPERATION: DOOMSDAY. This live performance was shot at Stones Throw's party at SXSW a few years... Read More

March 2, 2011

MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY LUNCHBOX

IN THE STORE: MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (2/CD LUNCHBOX)  MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (DIGITAL VERSION) As we announced back in January, DOOM's own... Read More

March 2, 2011

Video: Steve Arrington on Revivalist

Steve Arrington is working on an album for Stones Throw produced entirely by Dam-Funk. Video by Eric Sandler and Boyuan Gao for Okayplayer's The Revivalist.... Read More

March 1, 2011

Stones Throw's Hella International at Miami Winter Music Conference 2011

Stones Throw will once again be throwing Hella International, our yearly party at Miami's Winter Music Conference. Peanut Butter Wolf, J Rocc, Mayer Hawthorne, Dam... Read More

February 28, 2011

Stones Throw Podcast 65: Mayer Hawthorne Radio, Episode 3

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: STONES THROW PODCAST 65: HAWTHORNE RADIO, EPISODE 3 Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an indefinite period of... Read More

February 24, 2011

Mayer Hawthorne, Bruno and Janelle: Hooligans in Wonderland, May-June 2011

Mayer Hawthorne & The County will join Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae on the Hooligans in Wonderland tour in late May-June. This Spring will also... Read More

February 18, 2011

Los Angeles on Sunday: PB Wolf's 15-year ST anniversary video mix at Cinefamily

I am doing a live 15 year STH anniversary video mix at The Cinefamily movie theater. I will be mixing music videos pulled from the... Read More

February 17, 2011

Snoop Dogg and Dam Funk

Snoop and Dam Funk got together last night at HVW8 Gallery for an impromptu performance at the opening of the gallery's show The Dogg House.... Read More

February 17, 2011

Now shipping: J Dilla "Behind the Beat" posters

IN THE STORE: J DILLA - BEHIND THE BEAT (POSTER) 28 x 28 inches The J Dilla posters we announced a couple weeks back are... Read More

February 17, 2011

Photos: Metal Face Doom DJing at Roc Raida Tribute, Paris

Last weekend in Paris, Mr. Mass got photos of Doom's DJ set at the Roc Raida tribute thrown by La Rafinerie at La Bellevilloise. The... Read More

February 16, 2011

San Francisco Bay Guardian: Peanut Butter Wolf and Dam Funk: The Discoverers

Written by Johnny Ray Huston for San Francisco Bay Guardian, published February 16, 2011. Cover photo by Mathew Scott. It's the midnight hour on Valentine's... Read More

February 15, 2011

Video: Dam Funk Live at Damon Dash's Under 100

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February 15, 2011

PB Wolf and James Pants in Australia, March 2011

Red Bull Music Academy presents Peanut Butter Wolf and James Pants in Australia, March 2011, doing both live shows and Red Bull Music Academy info... Read More

February 14, 2011

Video: Aloe Blacc interview with Hiphopsite

Aloe Blacc interview with hiphopsite.com at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Tour Dates – Europe, Spring 2011: 15 Mar - Toulouse @ Bikini 16 Mar... Read More

February 10, 2011

Friday 2/11: The Stepkids at Freak City, Hollywood

L.A. Record Presents Stones Throw artists The Stepkids performing live in Hollywood this Friday, February 11th, at Freak City. THE STEPKIDS - LIVE PB WOLF... Read More

February 9, 2011

Flaunt: Tony Cook Interview

This is an excerpt from an interview written by Maxwell Williams for Flaunt, published February 2011. At a recent small party up in the Hollywood... Read More

February 9, 2011

METAL FINGERS DJ SETS: BERN, PARIS, TOULOUSE

JUST ANNOUNCED METAL FINGERS (AKA DOOM) DJ SETS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT DACHSTOCK (REITSCHULE) NEUBRÜCKSTRASSE 8, 3001 BERN, BERNE, SWITZERLAND TEL: +41-(0)31-3066961 DACHSTOCK.CH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY... Read More

February 8, 2011

VEX + WOLF = SATURDAY

Vex Ruffin. You might know the name from the Stones Throw 2011 Podcast mixed by Peanut Butter Wolf.   Vex's debut live performance is this... Read More

February 8, 2011

2LP editions of Madlib Medicine Show #11: Low Budget High Fi

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #11: LOW BUDGET HIGH FI MUSIC If you missed out on the deluxe vinyl edition of MMS #11, we... Read More

February 8, 2011

Behind the smile: J Dilla's Donuts album cover

J Dilla's Donuts came out with two album covers. The image of Dilla with a smile, striped shirt, and cap was considered the main album... Read More

February 8, 2011

The Stepkids: Free live show, Fullerton CA 2/10

If you're anywhere near Commonwealth Lounge in Fullerton CA this Thursday night, join us for a free show with new Stones Throw artists The Stepkids.... Read More

February 8, 2011

The Stepkids - Shadows on Behalf

IN THE STORE: THE STEPKIDS - SHADOWS ON BEHALF/LA LA The Stepkids are the first of several new Stones Throw artists to be announced in... Read More

February 5, 2011

Aloe Blacc on NPR's World Cafe

Aloe Blacc performed on NPR's World Cafe yesterday. This was published on NPR.com February 4, 2011. Born Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins, Aloe Blacc is a first-generation... Read More

February 3, 2011

Orlando Weekly on Tony Cook: Give the Drummer Some

The Tony Cook anthology Back To Reality was just released on Stones Throw. Orlando Weekly published this feature February 3, 2011.  This was written by... Read More

February 2, 2011

Egon's Funk Archaeology for NPR: Ballads For The Dance Floor, Inspired By James Brown

An existential crisis swept over soul bands in the late '60s. James Brown's funk blew the world apart after the release of "Cold Sweat" in... Read More

February 2, 2011

J Dilla: Behind The Beat (Poster)

IN THE STORE: J DILLA - BEHIND THE BEAT (POSTER) 28 x 28 inches Back in 2005, photographer Raph Rashid was hoping to complete a... Read More

January 27, 2011

James Pants - Alone MP3

Here's another track from James Pants next album. The album was called Love Kraft. Now it's called James Pants. It comes out May 3, 2011.... Read More

January 27, 2011

Pitchfork: Madlib Medicine Show artwork

Written by Ryan Dombal for Pitckfork.com's Take Cover series, January 26, 2011 Notable album covers catch the eye, dribble it around a little, and then... Read More

January 26, 2011

Oh No + Alchemist (Gangrene) Europe Tour, Jan-Feb 2011

The Alchemist + Oh No (Gangrene) hit the road this week for the Odditorium European Tour, bringing the Gutter Water to 15 cities throughout Europe.... Read More

January 26, 2011

Anika: NYC and LA in February

Anika will be traveling in the US for the first time in support of her self-titled album on Stones Throw.  The following events are DJ... Read More

January 25, 2011

Hennessy-infused: photos from Madlib Medicine Show #11 LP cover printing

Here's some photos from the printing session for the 3/LP edition of the record of Madlib Medicine Show #11: Low Budget High Fi Music. The... Read More

January 25, 2011

Teaser: Stones Throw Doc for National TV France

Peanut Butter Wolf opens the doors of Stones Throw label. Meeting with James Reitano, Dave Cooley, Om'Mas Keith from Sa-Ra, Frosty from Dublab. Also featuring... Read More

January 24, 2011

Mayer Hawthorne and The County: Live in Australia and New Zealand February 2011

Mayer Hawthorne & The County: Live in Australia & New Zealand February 2011 Feb 12: Auckland NZ at Splore Festival TICKETS/INFO Feb 14: Wellington NZ... Read More

January 24, 2011

Tony Cook - On The Floor (Rock It) MP3

IN THE STORE: TONY COOK - BACK TO REALITY Released today: Stones Throw's anthology of rare & unreleased 1982-1986 recordings from Tony Cook, drummer of... Read More

January 22, 2011

A Tribe Called Quest documentary premieres at Sundance

Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest is premiering at The Sundance Film Festival this weekend.  Peanut Butter Wolf is the... Read More

January 21, 2011

Oh No "Sound Off" MP3

First sounds from the upcoming album Ohnomite which Oh No has been working on since Dolomite's Rudy Ray Moore was still alive. Download MP3 Oh... Read More

January 20, 2011

New 45s: James Pants, Bryant K

IN THE STORE JAMES PANTS - EVERY NIGHT I DREAM BRYANT K - DAISIES GROW While everyone patiently awaits the return of the 45 Jukebox... Read More

January 20, 2011

Dam-Funk: WeCoolerDanNem

"I ain't trippin' on 'nathin or NO catz. I'm Just doin' me...4 U". Good day. Equipment used: *Roland Juno 1 *Casiotone CT-640 *Sequential Circuits Drumtraks... Read More

January 18, 2011

MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY. COMPLETE, DELUXE REISSUE

IN THE STORE: MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (2/CD LUNCHBOX) MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (4/LP BOX SET) MF DOOM - OPERATION: DOOMSDAY (DIGITAL) The... Read More

January 4, 2011

MADVILLAIN - AVALANCHE / VICTORY LAP

DO A SHOW. SAME TIME WATCH IT.  HERE'S CLIPS FROM TWO NEW MADVILLAIN TRACKS TAKEN FROM THE BEGINNING OF STONES THROW PODCAST #64, A LOOK... Read More

January 4, 2011

Madlib: Smoked Out (Medicine Show T-Shirt)

IN THE STORE: MADLIB - SMOKED OUT (BLACK) MADLIB - SMOKED OUT (RED) The first shirt done for the Madlib Medicine Show series is the... Read More

January 1, 2011

ST Beat Battle #200

1/1/11 marks the start of the 200th weekly beat battle, a weekly competition on the Stones Throw message board which is completely user-run, and open... Read More

December 30, 2010

New Years Eve 2011 Events: Los Angeles to Australia

Dec 31: Mayer Hawthorne, Santa Monica CA with Classixx, Jason Bently, Raul Campos at Viceroy, 1819 Ocean Ave Santa Monica CA. http://viceroysantamonica.com/newyearseve Dec 31: Dam-Funk,... Read More

December 23, 2010

Dam-Funk "Tis the Season"

Happy holidays...D-F style. Equipment used: *Korg Rhythm 55B Drum Machine *Roland Juno 1 Synthesizer *Casio CT-640 Keyboard *Radio Shack $19.99 Microphone ** All music was... Read More

December 22, 2010

Madlib's ancient sea scrolls: original Medicine Show #11 track list

Rosetta Stoned: After 10+ years of getting these diary of a madman-looking artifacts slipped under our door around the time Madlib turns in his master... Read More

December 21, 2010

Egon's Funk Archaeology for NPR: 5 Favorite Reissues of 2010

My shelves are filled with original albums from the 1960s through the present day, so a reissue had better be damn good if it's going... Read More

December 13, 2010

Gangrene (Oh No and The Alchemist) on GREEN VINYL

IN THE STORE: GANGRENE (THE ALCHEMIST & OH NO) - GUTTER WATER Label: Decon Limited edition 2LP green vinyl with MP3 download coupon. Orders begin... Read More

December 13, 2010

Anika Interview

Interview with Anika by Violet Valen for buddysocietyblog.com. Photo via Crack Mag. Can you describe the experience of creating an album in only 12 days... Read More

December 9, 2010

Atmosphere - Seven (Deluxe Edition Book+Vinyl+CD)

IN THE STORE: SEVEN YEARS WITH ATMOSPHERE & RHYMESAYERS Limited edition Book+Vinyl+CD pre-sale at Stones Throw. Seven Years with Atmosphere & Rhymesayers, photographed by Dan... Read More

December 8, 2010

MM COOKIES

Holidays are fun when you do biz with The Giant Peach  Read More

December 8, 2010

Aloe Blacc live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic

Aloe Blacc performed live on Jason Bently's Morning Become Eclectic at KCRW, December 7th. Steam the full show at KCRW.com. Stream Audio - Aloe Blacc... Read More

December 6, 2010

MP3: Supreme Team (Madlib and Karriem Riggins) - Interview #4080

From the album Madlib Medicine Show #11: Low Budget High Fi Music this is Karriem Riggins + Madlib's Supreme Team with the track "Interview #4080"... Read More

December 4, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #11: Low Budget High Fi Music

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #11: LOW BUDGET HIGH FI MUSIC 28-track hip-hop album - out now. After a brief pause in the Medicine... Read More

December 4, 2010

Photos: Red Bull Culture Clash with J. Rocc, Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne, Peanut Butter Wolf

Here in Los Angeles last week Red Bull hosted a music "culture clash" downtown, putting the sound systems of four L.A. crews head to head... Read More

December 2, 2010

Egon's Funk Archaeology for NPR: The Lo-Fi Legacy Of Indonesia

Egon’s latest entry to his Funk Archaeology series at NPR sheds some light on his forthcoming anthology Those Shocking Shaking Days: Indonesia Hard, Psychedelic, Progressive... Read More

December 2, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne and The County: USA, Brazil, Australia Tour dates, Dec 10-Feb 11

New lives dates for Mayer Hawthorne & The County. Three countries. Three months. First is Las Vegas, where one hopes they'll make high stakes bets... Read More

December 1, 2010

Aloe Blacc - You Make Me Smile / Politician 12-inch

IN THE STORE: ALOE BLACC - YOU MAKE ME SMILE / POLITICIAN Stateside we have a new 12-inch release from Aloe Blacc from the Good... Read More

November 30, 2010

Aloe Blacc Tour Dates: Europe, Spring 2011

Aloe Blacc tour dates for Europe, Spring 2011. 15 Mar - Toulouse @ Bikini 16 Mar - Poitiers @ Confort Moderne 17 Mar - Nantes... Read More

November 30, 2010

Unearthed: Hella International 3x12-inch Box Set

IN THE STORE: HELLA INTERNATIONAL (3 x 12-INCH BOX SET) Update: we are sold out! Remaining supply of the 2008 limited edition release featuring exclusive... Read More

November 30, 2010

Tony Cook - Back To Reality

IN THE STORE: TONY COOK - BACK TO REALITY Exclusive 2LP Advance release / Worldwide release: Jan. 25, 2011 Stones Throw releases anthology of rare... Read More

November 30, 2010

MF DOOM - HOE CAKES POSTER

IN THE STORE: MF DOOM - HOE CAKES POSTER 28x28 inches An exclusive here at the Stones Throw online ship -- Jason Jagel's 2004 cover... Read More

November 24, 2010

Baby Boogaloo

Remember back in the old days when Wildchild's kid Baby Boogaloo was only 4? Now at age 5 he's a veteran dance performer and member... Read More

November 22, 2010

Psych Funk Sa-Re-Ga! Funk Music in India 1970-1983

IN THE STORE: PSYCH FUNK SA-RE-GA (PSYCHEDELIC FUNK IN INDIA 1970-1983) Compilation on World Psychedelic Funk Classics. 20 Indian Psych-Funk Masterpieces. 2LP with full-sized 20... Read More

November 19, 2010

The electric madness of Bruce Haack and a Peanut Butter Wolf remix

Written by Jeff Weiss, published in LA Times music blog Pop & Hiss November 16, 2010 Download MP3 – Bruce Haack "Stand Up Lazarus (PB... Read More

November 18, 2010

Oh No + Alchemist (Gangrene) 'Take Drugs' Official Video

Oh No & Alchemist with a 3-minute nightmare/mini-horror movie for “Take Drugs” off the new album Gutter Water on Decon.  We've got a bonus track... Read More

November 17, 2010

STONES THROW vs DIM MAK vs DUB CLUB vs SMOG: Culture Clash Los Angeles, Dec 2nd

Red Bull Music Academy is bringing four of LA's music collectives, including Stones Throw, under one roof on December 2.  Celebrating traditional Jamaican sound clash... Read More

November 16, 2010

Gangrene (Oh No and The Alchemist) Available now

IN THE STORE: GANGRENE (THE ALCHEMIST & OH NO) - GUTTER WATER Label: Decon This week exclusively at Stones Throw.  Bonus videos included with digital.... Read More

November 13, 2010

James Pants - Darlin'

James Pants has new a album coming around in 2011 called LOVE KRAFT which we suspect will be just as different from as the last... Read More

November 13, 2010

Rappers flow toward singing: Aloe Blacc and Mayer Hawthorne in LA Times

This is an excerpt from Rappers flow toward singing by Jeff Weiss, published in the Los Angeles Times November 14, 2010 A change wasn't going... Read More

November 11, 2010

Can a nerd have soul? NY Times on Mayer Hawthorne, Aloe Blacc

This is an excerpt from Can A Nerd Have Soul? by Rob Hoerburger, published in The New York Times, November 11, 2010 THE SINGER Mayer... Read More

November 11, 2010

A guide to Madlib's Yesterdays New Quintet and Yesterdays Universe

Approaching the 10th anniversary of Madlib's Yesterdays New Quintet, we're taking a look back at the group's records and their many associated offspring which have... Read More

November 8, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne - No Strings (Roller Boogie Remix by DJ Jazzy Jeff)

As Mayer Hawthorne & The County wrap up their tour for A Strange Arrangement with a few west coast shows, a DJ Jazzy Jeff remix... Read More

November 3, 2010

Lacoste x Stones Throw

IN THE STORE: LACOSTE X STONES THROW - LACOSTE LEGENDS / CHEVEL (MEN'S SNEAKER) Update - we are now completely sold out.  Stay tuned for... Read More

November 2, 2010

Acclaim Mag: Jeff Jank and Benjamin Marra talk Madlib Medicine Show artwork

While working on the artwork for Madlib Medicine Show, I hit up the comic book artist Benjamin Marra to draw the cover for #5: The... Read More

November 2, 2010

Gangrene (Oh No and The Alchemist) - Gutter Water

IN THE STORE: GANGRENE (THE ALCHEMIST & OH NO) - GUTTER WATER Label: Decon Bonus videos included with digital. 2LP green vinyl with download coupon.... Read More

October 30, 2010

The Evolution of Aloe Blacc: NPR's All Things Considered

“The Evolution of Aloe Blacc” aired on NPR's All Things Considered October 30, 2010. Visit NPR.com to hear the story, or listen below. Also see:... Read More

October 28, 2010

Aloe Blacc “I Need A Dollar (Finger Snap Version)” MP3 Download

Check the impromptu version of “I Need a Dollar” recorded by Blogotheque, live and acappella at a dinner table somewhere in Tourcoing FR, for their... Read More

October 28, 2010

Aloe Blacc: North America Tour, Nov-Dec 2010

Aloe Blacc has just wrapped up a tour of Europe, with Good Things hitting the #1 spot in France, Germany and Belguim, and making his... Read More

October 28, 2010

MED: Bang Ya Head III, Europe tour dates

Leading up to his second album coming in 2011, MED has just dropped his third mixtape Bang Ya Head III, and announced here are some... Read More

October 25, 2010

Dusted Reviews Dam-Funk's Adolescent Funk

The first serious review of Dam-Funk's Adolescent Funk album, written by Rob Hatch-Miller for dustedmagazine.com I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the kind of... Read More

October 23, 2010

Lazer Sword on Innovative Leisure

IN THE STORE: LAZER SWORD   Advance release LP/CD/Digital on Innovative Leisure Stones Throw is now offering an exclusive presale on the debut, self titled... Read More

October 21, 2010

Free event: Puma's pop-up club in Los Angeles featuring Stones Throw All-Stars, Tues. Oct. 26

9-12 PM on Tues Oct 26 with the "Stones Throw All-Stars" providing the music. Open bar, free food, free music? A tough life we live... Read More

October 21, 2010

Video: Steve Arrington + Stones Throw

Former Slave frontman Steve Arrington is working on an album produced entirely by Dam-Funk, to be released next year on Stones Throw – read the... Read More

October 20, 2010

DOOM FUCKS SHIT UP IN PARIS

MF DOOM IN PARIS AT LA BATACLAN. THE OTHER GUY IS BIG BEN KLINGON. PHOTOS COURTESY THE INIMITABLE MR MASS (www/twitter). DOOM IS ON HIS... Read More

October 20, 2010

The Hundreds / Stones Throw

A couple of The Hundreds crew came by Stones Throw HQ a little while ago, quizzing Wolf & snapping photos. Here's what turned up: So... Read More

October 20, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #10 is in the house

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #10: BLACK SOUL Now shipping: 10th edition of Madlib Medicine Show, an 80-minute disco mixtape by Madlib. 12-page booklet... Read More

October 19, 2010

Photos: 10.10.10

It went down on 10.10.10:  Ten DJs, ten hours, all 45s. Ross got some pics.  Thanks Ross, and thanks everyone for coming. Read More

October 19, 2010

Egon's Funk Archaeology for NPR: India's Psychedelic 70s

This month Egon's NPR column Funk Archaeology focuses on India's psychedelic 70s with five tracks from a little-known subset of what was then - and... Read More

October 19, 2010

J. Rocc “Play This Too” 12-inch

IN THE STORE: J ROCC - PLAY THIS TOO 12" EP We have here is a 12-inch EP from J Rocc, the first sounds of... Read More

October 18, 2010

PHOTOS: DOOM EUROPE TOUR

BACK IN LONDON WHERE HE MADE HIS DEBUT IN EUROPE EARLIER THIS SPRING, DOOM HAS KICKED OFF HIS FIRST EVER TOUR OF EUROPE. PHOTOS AT... Read More

October 18, 2010

Dam-Funk: Adolescent Funk

IN THE STORE: DAM-FUNK - ADOLESCENT FUNK “New” album recorded 1988-1992 - out now Dam-Funk, to many, is a new name from the past year... Read More

October 16, 2010

Video: Aloe Blacc “Take Away Show” Part 1+2

We recommend good speakers or headphones. Si vous pouvez lire le français, voici l'histoire: www.blogotheque.net www.stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc Read More

October 14, 2010

Stones Throw X SanDisk mix by J Rocc

Stones Throw has partnered with SanDisk for a J Rocc mixtape featuring Mayer Hawthorne, Dam-Funk, Koushik and others, many of which are new and exclusive.... Read More

October 12, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne: Fall 2010 tour dates and mixtape

Mayer Hawthorne & The County are setting off on the last leg of their tour for A Strange Arrangement at the beginning of October -... Read More

October 12, 2010

How to Wreck a Nice Beach, a book by Dave Tompkins

IN THE STORE DAVE TOMPKINS - HOW TO WRECK A NICE BEACH Book, 334p., published by Stopsmiling Books. Coinciding with our album of vocoder tracks... Read More

October 12, 2010

MED, Aloe Blacc, Talib Kweli: Where I'm From/Classic 12-inch

IN THE STORE MED - WHERE I'M FROM/CLASSIC 12-inch single feat. Aloe Blacc & Talib Kweli Here's a new “double A-side” 12-inch from MED, “Where... Read More

October 11, 2010

MADVILLAINY: THE POSTER

MADVILLAINY XL POSTER 32X24 IN. WE GET A STEADY STREAMS OF REQUESTS FOR THE CLASSIC MADVILLAINY PROMO POSTER, THE ONE THAT WAS MADE WAY BACK IN 2004... Read More

October 8, 2010

10.10.10 (NEW LOCATION)

It started in 2006 ... PB Wolf's 666 a heavy metal DJ set PB Wolf's 777 7-day event & a gospel-themed podcast PB Wolf's 888... Read More

October 7, 2010

Do-Over Vol. 2: Rhettmatic/MED and Free The Robots (Deluxe Package 10" vinyl)

IN THE STORE: DO-OVER VOL. 2: RHETTMATIC/MED/FREE THE ROBOTS Label: The Do-Over 10-inch vinyl, deluxe package. Now shipping SOLD OUT The Do-Over is a summertime... Read More

October 7, 2010

Photos: Aloe Blacc live in Amsterdam

Aloe Blacc in Amsterdam, photos by Schiko for further tour dates check here: Carhartt presents Aloe Blacc Live in Europe Aloe Blacc live in North... Read More

October 3, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #10: Black Soul

IN THE STORE: MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #10: BLACK SOUL 10th edition of Madlib Medicine Show, an 80-minute disco mixtape by Madlib. Titling an album Black... Read More

September 28, 2010

OC Weekly: Retro Soul Singer and OC Local Aloe Blacc Talks About his Socio-Political Fetish

By Lilledeshan Bose, published in OC Weekly Tue., Sep. 28 2010 Retro-soul singer Aloe Blacc grew up in Laguna Hills, but these days, he's making... Read More

September 25, 2010

Egon's Funk Archaeology for NPR: Funk Before War

After a near year-long hiatus, Egon’s Funk Archaeology column is back at NPR. This time around, he’s covered pre-Civil War recordings from Angola. Have you... Read More

September 24, 2010

Video: Aloe Blacc interview with Centric TV

Interview with centrictv.com. Good Things is out now on Stonesthrow.com and out everywhere in the world next week. www.stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc Read More

September 21, 2010

Video: Dam-Funk - Hood Pass Intact (Vocal Version)

Dam-Funk with the second video connected to the album Toeachizown, a vocal version of “Hood Pass Intact” directed by Henry DeMaio. Dam-Funk Tour Dates: Sep... Read More

September 20, 2010

Anika - Yang Yang

In the store | ANIKA "Yang Yang" is the first single from the self-titled debut Anika produced by Geoff Barrow of Portishead and Beak. "Yang... Read More

September 20, 2010

Los Angeles, Wed. 9/22: PB Wolf, J Rocc and ... Bruce Haack?

To celebrate the release of Bruce Haack's Farad: The Electric Voice, and Dave Thompkins' book How to Wreck a Nice Beach about the history of... Read More

September 20, 2010

Anika

IN THE STORE: ANIKA Self-titled debut, Anika, produced by Geoff Barrow of Portishead. Out in North America on Stones Throw Records in December. Street date:... Read More

September 20, 2010

Aloe Blacc Fall Tour Dates // Advance Album Release // Download “You Make Me Smile”

IN THE STORE: ALOE BLACC - GOOD THINGS Album: CD, 3LP, 2LP, Digital Aloe Blacc's Good Things produced by Truth+Soul is out now. Tour dates... Read More

September 20, 2010

The Guardian, UK: Aloe Blacc

Written by Martin Horsfield, published in The Guardian, 18-24 September 2010 Redundancy, resourcefulness and the sound of sneezing have made Aloe Blacc the recession's soul... Read More

September 20, 2010

NPR: Aloe Blacc - Good Things

By Otis Hart, published at NPR.com September 20, 2010 Aloe Blacc's Good Things is now shipping from Stones Throw's online shop.  Available everywhere September 28.... Read More

September 15, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne and The County: Fall 2010 Tour and free track "No Strings (Classixx Original)"

Mayer Hawthorne & The County are setting off on the last leg of their tour for A Strange Arrangement at the beginning of October –... Read More

September 15, 2010

Mixtape: the top 50 of 1982 countdown by DJ Chris and DJ Steve

Taken from three sides of a couple 30-minute cassettes, and mixed in early '83, here are DJs Chris & Steve (aka Peanut Butter Wolf and... Read More

September 14, 2010

Bruce Haack - Farad: The Electric Voice

IN THE STORE BRUCE HAACK - FARAD: THE ELECTRIC VOICE Collected released and unreleased vocoder recordings, 1970-1982, from electronic music pioneer Bruce Haack. Available now... Read More

September 14, 2010

Download Mix: Peanut Butter Wolf at Discotheque

Last month we teamed up with our friends from Fools Gold, for Discotheque, four nights in four cities of “disco, boogie and house music” from... Read More

September 13, 2010

Video: Strong Arm Steady - Cheeba Cheeba

Strong Arm Steady & Madlib "Cheeba Cheeba" In Search Of Stoney Jackson (2010) Stones Throw Records Dir: CALMATIC Read More

September 8, 2010

Madlib, J Rocc, Egon: Madrid, October 14 and Paris, October 16

DJ sets from Madlib, J Rocc, Egon: Madrid, Spain, Thrs 14th Oct. at joy Eslava Paris, France, Sat 16th Oct. at Nouveau Casino Read More

September 5, 2010

Madlib, Embryo, J Rocc in Berlin: Oct. 13

Following his landmark jam-sessions with Embryo founder Christian Burchard (vibes/drums), Burchard's daughter Marja, Embryo/Dissidenten members Uve Mullrich (bass) and Roman Bunka (guitar), Mullrichs’s daughter, the... Read More

September 2, 2010

Wrapup: The Dam-Funk Free Download Series

D-F Free Download Series: Never Tongue in Cheek Concentration How U Gon Fu*k Around & Choose a Busta? IHopeUknowImWatchingJune Paradise Do U Feel the Same... Read More

September 2, 2010

Dam-Funk: All I Wanna Do Is Get Away (Unreleased)

Here's the final installment of the 'D-F FREE DOWNLOAD SERIES' as I head off 4 Europe. Recorded Sept. 1st, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. (Funk... Read More

September 1, 2010

ST/SS Japan Shirt 2010

IN THE STORE ST/SS JAPAN 2010 Limited Edition Stones Throw x Stussy 30th Anniversary Japan 2010 Tour Tee.  Features the lyrics of Quasimoto's “Good Morning... Read More

August 31, 2010

Photos: Madlib, J Rocc and rare melons in Tokyo and Osaka

Tokyo & Osaka following the opening of Stones Throw's pop-up shop at United Arrows in Harajuku. Sold out shows ... Egon at J-Wave ... $250... Read More

August 31, 2010

Intelligentsia unveils Madlib's Espresso blend

IN THE STORE: MADLIB ESPRESSO BLEND Now roasted & shipping weekly Knowing it takes many different forms of medicine to fuel a 12-month Madlib Medicine... Read More

August 29, 2010

Aloe Blacc - Politician, acoustic at KEXP (video)

Good Things drops 9/28. www.stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc Read More

August 28, 2010

Photos: Stones Throw pop up shop, Tokyo

A Stones Throw pop-up shop popped up this weekend within United Arrows & Sons in Harajuku, Tokyo, carrying nearly all of our shirts and records.... Read More

August 24, 2010

Everyone Needs Dollars

In under a year Aloe Blacc's “I Need a Dollar” has become the most covered record we're released. We've got acoustic covers, house remixes, rap... Read More

August 23, 2010

Video: Strong Arm Steady - Pepsi and Chittlins

Directed by Henry Demaio. From the album In Search of Stoney Jackson (Stones Throw 2010) produced by Madlib. Read More

August 23, 2010

Clouds over the Pacific: Stones Throw 2010 Sampler

Clouds over the Pacific - 17 tracks by current, new, and future Stones Throw artists.  Free CD with any order on the Stones Throw Store... Read More

August 20, 2010

Now Shipping: Madlib Medicine Show #8 Advanced Jazz

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #8: ADVANCED JAZZ From the title card: “Imagine an 80-minute music history course talking place in a dusty, hazy... Read More

August 20, 2010

Dam-Funk: Never Tongue in Cheek (Unreleased)

Track description?....self explanatory. *I'mma just keep 'humbly' Funkin' U. No funny business....just Funkin' U. That's all I wanna do....period. 1 - D-F Upcoming releases: Hood... Read More

August 16, 2010

Madlib's High Jazz Encore

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW: HIGH JAZZ ENCORE Stones Throw Exclusive – This is the digital release for the bonus disc from the sold-out... Read More

August 16, 2010

Video: Aloe Blacc “Politician” live at Seattle's KUBE 93

Aloe Blacc visited Seattle's KUBE 93 show Sunday Night Sound Sessions with DJ Hyphen and J. Moore a short while ago, and did this live... Read More

August 16, 2010

James Pants Japan 9/2010 Tour Shirt

Parra design for the James Pants Japan tour, September 2010. Dates: Sep 18: Osaka at Namura Partita (Music Festival "Bakuto") Sep 19: Osaka, DJ set... Read More

August 12, 2010

Photos: Fools Gold x Stones Throw at Skybar Chicago

Photos from the first night of Discotheque, a 4-night DJ tour with crew from Stones Throw & Fools Gold: A-Trak, Nacho Lovers, Peanut Butter Wolf,... Read More

August 11, 2010

Village Voice: DâM-FunK Abides by The G Code at Fort Greene

Written by Rob Harvilla, published in Village Voice, August 11, 2010 DâM-FunK Fort Greene Park, NYC Tuesday, August 10 Can't believe it's taken me this... Read More

August 10, 2010

Dam-Funk: Concentration (Unreleased)

*STOP!!!! Just.... 'concentrate'. DâM-FunK - "Concentration" (unmastered/unreleased demo) W/ love 4 my fellow human beings; - D-F Read More

August 10, 2010

Madlib, J Rocc, Stones Throw in Japan: 8/26-9/13

Tokyo's United Arrows & Sons will host a Stones Throw pop up shop, Thursday 8/26 - Monday 9/13. Stussy is presenting two live events with... Read More

August 9, 2010

Aloe Blacc - Good Things 3LP

IN THE STORE ALOE BLACC - GOOD THINGS (DELUXE VERSION) Update: The 3LP edition is now completely sold out Aloe Blacc's album Good Things drops... Read More

August 6, 2010

Stones Throw x Fool's Gold Discotheque

This year during Coachella, we got together with our friends from Fools Gold for one fine evening of “disco, boogie and house music” (as the... Read More

August 2, 2010

Rockwell by Parra: Hanging On Collection

IN THE STORE ROCKWELL BY PARRA - HANGING ON COLLECTION: Various Shoes (Black) / Various Shoes (White) The Real You (Black) / The Real You... Read More

August 1, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #8: Advanced Jazz

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #8: ADVANCED JAZZ Now shipping Madlib has always called himself a DJ first, producer second, with jazz music as... Read More

August 1, 2010

Nite Jewel: Am I Real?

IN THE STORE NITE JEWEL - AM I REAL? Gloriette Records Exclusive CD/digital release from L.A.'s Nite Jewel.  The 6-track EP Am I Real? was... Read More

July 30, 2010

DF in Black and White. Europe photos by Schiko.

Dam-Funk is busy.  Below: Germany, photos by Schiko. This week: Future of Modern Funk Mix for BBC Radio 1 Coming up: Hood Pass Intact EP... Read More

July 29, 2010

Dam-Funk: The Future of Modern Funk Mix

While on tour in Croatia this week, Dam-Funk put together a mix called The Future of Modern Funk which aired today on Mary Anne Hobbs... Read More

July 28, 2010

Free Download: J Dilla - Donut Shop

Since the release of the J Dilla x Serato collab Donut Shop we've had several requests to make the MP3s available in our store. We'll... Read More

July 27, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne Europe Tour 2010: Photos by Schiko

Schiko with Mayer Hawthorne & The County somewhere in Germany this year. Mayer's new 12-inch is dropping in August: “I Need You” Schiko on the... Read More

July 27, 2010

DF + EU (pix)

DF + Europe + photos by Schiko. Hood Pass Intact 12-inch maxi single coming soon. Read More

July 27, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne - I Need You 12-inch

Mayer Hawthorne's I Need You 12-inch single has the vocal & instrumental versions – produced by Nottz – on one side, and an etching by Freegums... Read More

July 27, 2010

Madlib's High Jazz - Madlib Medicine Show #7

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #7: HIGH JAZZ Madlib Medicine Show #7: High Jazz is officially released today. Our limited edition 3/LP vinyl have... Read More

July 26, 2010

Video: Aloe Blacc - Loving You Is Killing Me, Live in studio

Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme with the live in-studio version of "Loving You Is Killing Me". The recorded version of the song appears on... Read More

July 21, 2010

Behind the Scenes: Mayer Hawthorne and Easy Lovin'

LRG behind the scenes with Mayer Hawthorne at the video shoot for Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin' Read More

July 20, 2010

Aloe Blacc on Gilles Peterson Worldwide (Audio)

Aloe Blacc stopped into BBC's Gilles Peterson Worldwide recently to play some tracks from the upcoming album Good Things. Good Things drops September 28, 2010.... Read More

July 20, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne - Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'

Mayer Hawthorne “Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'” from the album A Strange Arrangement.  Directors: Jackson Perry & Henry DeMaio Director of Photography: Ross Harris... Read More

July 20, 2010

Stones Throw Podcast 61: DJ Kutmah - Throwing Stones

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: STONES THROW PODCAST 61: KUTMAH - THROWING STONES All of Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an indefinite... Read More

July 19, 2010

Stones Throw to release collection of Bruce Haack vocoder music: Oct. 19

IN THE STORE BRUCE HAACK - FARAD: THE ELECTRIC VOICE   On October 19th Stones Throw will release Farad: The Electronic Voice, a collection from... Read More

July 13, 2010

Aloe Blacc - Good Things

IN THE STORE ALOE BLACC - GOOD THINGS “My purpose for music is positive social change,” says Orange County, California native Aloe Blacc. “Even if... Read More

July 12, 2010

Read the Label: The record label logos shirt

IN THE STORE READ THE LABEL: THE LABEL LOGOS SHIRT Multi-color on White READ THE LABEL: THE LABEL LOGOS SHIRT Grey on Black READ THE... Read More

July 9, 2010

T-Shirt: Stones Throw 1973

IN THE STORE STONES THROW "1973" LOGO - MEN'S on Black & Yellow STONES THROW "1973" LOGO - WOMEN'S on Black & Yellow Alt. Stones... Read More

July 6, 2010

A Report: Dam-Funk and Jody Watley live at The Troubadour

Jody Watley posted a report on her blog about performing with Dam-Funk last weekend at The Troubadour in Hollywood:     The atmosphere at The Troubadour... Read More

June 30, 2010

Carhartt presents: Aloe Blacc Europe Tour Dates, Autumn 2010

Aloe Blacc will be on tour with a full band in Europe this September/October in support Good Things, his forthcoming album. Dates here: www.stonesthrow.com/events Read More

June 30, 2010

RAMMELLZEE THE FATHER OF ALL YOUR STYLES

Word came yesterday that artist, performer and hip-hop pioneer Rammellzee passed away. We don't know the details, but we're amazed at what he left.  Below... Read More

June 29, 2010

MP3 download: MED and Talib Kweli "Classic"

Possibly from the forthcoming MED album.  We'll be announcing more about this project in coming weeks. Download ..... MED - Classic feat. Talib Kweli (MP3) Read More

June 29, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #7: High Jazz

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #7: HIGH JAZZ Pre-order for 3LP and CD.  Expected release date: July 27. Update: 3LP now sold out. Madlib... Read More

June 24, 2010

The Madlib Mystique - LA Weekly Interview, Cover Story

The Madlib Mystique – An exclusive interview with underground hip-hop's most elusive producer, written by Jeff Weiss, and published in LA Weekly, June 24, 2010.... Read More

June 23, 2010

Video: Strong Arm Steady - Pressure ft. Sick Jacken

Strong Arm Steady feat. Sick Jacken - “Pressure” from the album In Search of Stoney Jackson (Stones Throw 2010) produced by Madlib Read More

June 22, 2010

the Donut Shop is open

IN THE STORE J DILLA - DONUT SHOP Now in stock - begins shipping Wed., June 23.  Special thanks to everyone who pre-ordered this record... Read More

June 22, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne and The County - Summer 2010 Europe Tour Dates

Mayer Hawthorne & The County - Summer 2010 Europe Tour: 4 Jul, Sun - Corsica, France, Calvi Rocks TICKETS 7 Jul, Wed - Hultsfred, SWeden,... Read More

June 21, 2010

Aloe Blacc - Femme Fatale

IN THE STORE ALOE BLACC - FEMME FATALE 7-inch The second single from Aloe Blacc's forthcoming Good Things is a 7-inch of “Femme Fatale”, Aloe... Read More

June 21, 2010

Tony Cook: Video Rock 12-inch

IN THE STORE TONY COOK - VIDEO ROCK 12-inch Tony Cook is one of the most sampled artists of all time, a drummer for James... Read More

June 21, 2010

James Pants: New Tropical EP

IN THE STORE JAMES PANTS - NEW TROPICAL This is a 6-track electro/dance EP from James Pants, custom-made for summer.  These six tracks are more... Read More

June 21, 2010

Peanut Butter Wolf to spin Michael Jackson video set for MJ tribute in Japan, June 25-26

Peanut Butter Wolf is spinning a video set for the Michael Jackson tribute in Tokyo at club Air, June 25, and Nagoya at Radix, June... Read More

June 21, 2010

Arabian Prince Let's Hit The Beach Video

Directors Bunny Holiday and Pop Levi Read More

June 18, 2010

Now Shipping: Madlib Medicine Show #6: Brain Wreck Show

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #6: THE BRAIN WRECK SHOW CD release with 12p. booklet of doomsday paranoia. Now Shipping – Madlib Medicine Show... Read More

June 17, 2010

DOOM EUROPE TOUR 2010

DOOM HAS ANNOUNCED A TOUR OF EUROPE. THE ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE ONLY 3 MONTHS AFTER HIS FIRST LONDON SHOW (PHOTOS) AND LAST MONTH'S NEW TRACK... Read More

June 16, 2010

MP3: Mayer Hawthorne “Held the Hand”

Mayer Hawthorne covers Daniel Johnston MP3: Mayer Hawthorne - Held the Hand Read More

June 15, 2010

Stones Throw Podcast 60: Mayer Hawthorne and The County, Live in Berlin

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: Stones Throw Podcast #60: Mayer Hawthorne & The County Live in Berlin All of Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free... Read More

June 14, 2010

Peanut Butter Wolf: Video Rundown from Wax Poetics 41

The following is an excerpt from Peanut Butter Wolf's feature and video selection in the latest issue of Wax Poetics. To read the rest of... Read More

June 12, 2010

Video: Mayer Hawthorne Live at Bonnaroo

“Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'” live at Bonnaroo.  If you're in the L.A. area catch Mayer Hawthorne & The County free at the Getty... Read More

June 11, 2010

Dam-Funk concert poster for San Francisco and Hollywood

IN THE STORE DAM-FUNK POSTER BY BURLESQUE OF NORTH AMERICA Dam-Funk has a couple of key shows coming up in L.A. & San Francisco, and... Read More

June 10, 2010

Aloe Blacc - Loving You Is Killing Me - Le Grand Journal

Aloe Blacc performs "Loving You Is Killing Me" on French TV program Le Grand Journal (on channel Canal+), June 2010. www.stonesthrow.com/aloeblacc Read More

June 8, 2010

Marley Marl's In Control Vol. 1 - Cold Chillin' deluxe vinyl and slipmat set

IN THE STORE MARLEY MARL - IN CONTROL VOL. 1 (COLD CHILLIN' COLORED 2LP & SLIPMATS) Cold Chillin's limited-edition deluxe set of the Marley Marl... Read More

June 7, 2010

Madlib and J. Rocc in Copenhagen with Embryo

Madlib & J. Rocc at the Red Bull Music Academy in Copenhagen, and meeting with Embryo - Christian Burchard, Roman Bunka, Uve Mullrich. Photos below... Read More

June 7, 2010

Tony Cook Interview: In the Deep End

Interview with inthedeepend.com.au published June 2010. Tony Cook's "Video Rock" 12-inch single is coming this summer on Stones Throw, to be followed by the album... Read More

June 4, 2010

Aloe Blacc in Paris (Video, Photos)

Aloe Blacc was in Paris this week performing “I Need a Dollar” and other songs from his upcoming album Good Things on a TV show... Read More

May 28, 2010

A track from Dam-Funk: Ihopeuknowimwatchingjune

DOWNLOAD: Dam-Funk: IHopeUknowImWatchingJune (MP3) Dam-Funk's free download/unreleased series are new, unmastered MP3 single tracks created & released by the man himself via twitter.com/damfunk.  Dam-Funk on... Read More

May 27, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #5 - Vinyl with Bonus Disc Now Shipping

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #5: HISTORY OF THE LOOP DIGGA, 1990-2000 3LP MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #5: BONUS TRACKS Digital Release The 3-LP copies... Read More

May 26, 2010

Madvillain - Papermill | MP3 Download

DOWNLOAD IT: MADVILLAIN - PAPERMILL MC: DOOM BEAT: MADLIB THE NEW TRACK “PAPERMILL” WAS LAUNCHED VIA ADULTSWIM.COM/SINGLES (LINK). “PAPERMILL” IS THE FIRST RELEASE FROM THE... Read More

May 21, 2010

June 3 in Los Angeles: Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne and nearly the entire L.A. beat underground at the Kutmah Benefit.

Dam-Funk, Daedelus, Gaslamp Killer, Samiyam, Teebs, Ras G, ABCNT and other yet-unnamed DJs and beat makers are coming together June 3rd at the Echoplex in... Read More

May 19, 2010

Guilty Simpson + Madlib = OJ Simpson

IN THE STORE GUILTY SIMPSON - OJ SIMPSON Album produced by Madlib Guilty Simpson + Madlib = OJ Simpson.  Out now.  CD & LP ship... Read More

May 17, 2010

Download: Guilty Simpson and Bumps "Drums"

Download: Guilty Simpson & Bumps "Drums" (MP3) This is Guilty Simpson with Bumps, the drummers of the band Tortoise, with J.Rocc on the cut. Bumps,... Read More

May 14, 2010

Charizma T-Shirt

IN THE STORE CHARIZMA Tee Stones Throw's first MC: Charizma. Pencil drawing on white tee. Keep it simple. Artwork: Stephen Daniels. Read More

May 14, 2010

CX KIDTRONIK IN LA WEEKLY

By Chris Martins for his column Inches in LA Weekly. Artist: CX Kidtronik Title: "Black Girl White Girl" b/w "Wild Kingdom" Label: Stones Throw (Highland... Read More

May 13, 2010

Otis Jackson Jr. Trio “Jewelz” T-shirt

IN THE STORE OTIS TRIO Tee Tee for one of Madlib's most obscure records, the last of the Yesterdays New Quintet "solo artists" releases, Otis... Read More

May 11, 2010

PBW and D-F in Japan

Peanut Butter Wolf & Dam-Funk just came back from a tour in Japan.  They brought a bunch of records and these pix.  Read More

May 11, 2010

Dam-Funk Interview in Australia (Audio)

Currently on tour in Australia & New Zealand, Dam-Funk spoke with Spearhands and shared his knowledge of Funk and Boogie. May 12: Dam-Funk in Wellington... Read More

May 11, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show #5 and "The Revenge of Rapper X" comic book

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #5: THE HISTORY OF THE LOOP DIGGA, 1990-2000 CD now shipping; Digital with PDF comic; LP coming May 25... Read More

May 10, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne "One Track Mind" video

New video + Mayer Hawthorne & The County tour in Europe: May 10: Lille, FR, at L'Aeronef Club. Tickets May 11: Paris, at Trabendo. Tickets... Read More

May 9, 2010

Donut Shop: Update

Donut Shop's estimated ship date was May 10th.  Due to a delay in manufacturing the vinyl, the ship date is been pushed to June. We... Read More

May 5, 2010

History of the Loop Digga: Madlib's Crate Diggas Palace (Photos)

For bedroom beat-makers and home-studio engineers today, music software, digital boards and CD burners are second nature. But in the not-so-distant past, recording music was... Read More

May 3, 2010

Download: MED “Sure Shot” Produced by Oh No

MED - SURE SHOT (MP3) Produced by Oh No. New MED in 2010.   Read More

May 3, 2010

Percee P Photobook

The monarch of the subterranean, legendary lethal lyricist, rhyme inspector emcee Percee P stopped through the office this afternoon with news that he lost some... Read More

May 3, 2010

It says M-A-D-L-I-B

IN THE STORE MADLIB X PARRA TEE (BLUE ON WHITE) MADLIB X PARRA TEE (WHITE ON BLUE) In Men's & Women's It says MADLIB. Parra... Read More

April 27, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show No. 5: The History of the Loop Digga

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW #5: THE HISTORY OF THE LOOP DIGGA, 1990-2000 Pre-order for CD and 3LP. Release date: May 25. CD 34... Read More

April 26, 2010

Matthew Larkin Cassell “The Complete Works”

Last year we wrote about a recording artist who hit us up after hearing his work used in the Madvillain Remixes – “Excuse me, but... Read More

April 26, 2010

Stussy 30th Anniversary presents Stones Throw Japan Tour 2010 feat. Peanut Butter Wolf and Dam-Funk

We've teamed up with Stussy to send Peanut Butter Wolf & Dam-Funk on tour in Japan during the annual holiday season “Golden Week” - end... Read More

April 26, 2010

Guilty Simpson “Friends Only”

IN THE STORE GUILTY SIMPSON - FRIENDS ONLY 45 & OJ SIMPSON (ALBUM) CD & LP with bonus 45 Ahead of the May 18 release... Read More

April 25, 2010

Stones Throw Podcast 59: new music and remixes from James Pants.

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE STONES THROW PODCAST 59: NEW PANTS All of Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an indefinite period of... Read More

April 24, 2010

Episodes 4-6: Guilty Simpson Live with Will Sessions Big Band

Guilty Simpson live with the Will Sessions Big Band at Magic Stick in Detroit, MI on Oct. 2, 2009. Video by Jeremy Deputat of Public... Read More

April 22, 2010

Madlib on Friday Night Flavas 2005 (MP3)

DOWNLOAD (MP3): Madlib on Friday Night Flavas 2005 In early 2005, nearing the release of Quasimoto's Further Adventures of Lord Quas, Madlib stopped into L.A.'s... Read More

April 21, 2010

Dam-Funk live aboard a cuise ship on the Hudson, Apr. 24

Update: After being stuck in Athens for a short while, Dam-Funk commandeered a plane and flew himself home through a volcanic cloud.  This show aboard... Read More

April 19, 2010

CX KIDTRONIK and KING GEEDORAH (DOOM) PICTURE DISC NOW SHIPPING

IN THE STORE: CX KIDTRONIK - BLACK GIRL WHITE GIRL/WILD KINGDOM CX's debut on Stones Throw is now shipping: 12-inch picture disc & 7-track CD. ... Read More

April 17, 2010

Kinetic Rappcats

Eric Cunha's homework at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Read More

April 15, 2010

Episode 3: Guilty Simpson Live with Will Sessions Big Band

Guilty Simpson live with the Will Sessions Big Band at Magic Stick in Detroit, MI on Oct. 2, 2009. Video by Jeremy Deputat of Public... Read More

April 15, 2010

Meow

Stones Throw's unintentional cats series continues next month with the release of Matthew Larkin Cassell's complete works on CD & double vinyl. MAY: Mathew Larkin... Read More

April 14, 2010

Guilty Simpson “Y'all Scared” Oh No Remix

Here's another track off Oh No's collection of Guilty Simpson remixes, Ghettodes. GUILTY SIMPSON - Y'ALL SCARED (MP3) Fuck it.  Here's another. GUILTY SIMPSON -... Read More

April 14, 2010

Peoples Potential Unlimited: PPU Video Party (DVD)

IN THE STORE PPU VIDEO PARTY (DVD) The label Peoples Potential Unlimited (PPU), based in Washington DC, has quietly been releasing 80s jams for the... Read More

April 13, 2010

Now shipping: Madlib Medicine Show #4

We are now Madlib Medicine Show #4: 420 Chalice All-Stars a week ahead of the official 4/20 street date.  This edition of Medicine Show is... Read More

April 13, 2010

Jeff Jank Interview in Bonafide #3 (UK)

By John Whybrow, an excerpt from a piece in Bonafide Mag, issue 3. This issue features a cover & interview with Stones Throw's Dam-Funk, and... Read More

April 12, 2010

Madvillain and Quasimoto in Stickerbomb 2

Stones Throw characters Madvillain & Quasimoto can be found in the new all-sticker book Sticker Bomb 2 along with a short interview with ST art... Read More

April 12, 2010

Time elapse video: Jason Jagel with new DOOM artwork

This is a time elapse video from Jason Jagel's new show at San Francisco's Fifty24SF Gallery. The show includes a few of his new pieces... Read More

April 10, 2010

James Pants “Thin Moon” Video

Directed by Tristan "Snowbear" Keller. ballerina by Folerio. Read More

April 9, 2010

CX KIDTRONIK ON STONES THROW

IN THE STORE CX KIDTRONIK - BLACK GIRL WHITE GIRL / WILD KINGDOM New picture disc EP featuring MF DOOM; Album in Fall MP3: Black... Read More

April 9, 2010

Aloe Blacc Interview with The Maroon Cafe

Interview with Hollywood Q published at cafemaroon.com April 5, 2010 Such is the case for Aloe Blacc, the multi talented artist who’s on the verge... Read More

April 8, 2010

MP3: MED feat. Aloe Blacc "Hold U"

MED planned for 2010: New album, new podcast (Bang Ya Head III).  Here's MED with Aloe Blacc over Madlib & Strong Arm Steady's “Get Started”... Read More

April 7, 2010

Stones Throw vs Fool's Gold: Ace Hotel Palm Springs Apr 16

We're teaming up with a party at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs with the Fool's Gold crew, taking place on the first night of the... Read More

April 7, 2010

Episode 1: Guilty Simpson Live with Will Sessions Big Band

We posted a clip from this show a couple weeks back, and since then it was decided to post the whole show as a series... Read More

April 5, 2010

Aloe Blacc - I Need a Dollar (Video)

Video for Aloe Blacc's "I Need A Dollar" from the album Good Things on Stones Throw – Aloe Blacc "I Need A Dollar" on iTunes... Read More

April 2, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show No. 4: 420 Chalice All Stars

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW NO. 4: 420 CHALICE ALL-STARS  Madlib Medicine Show No. 4: 420 Chalice All-Stars, aka Son of Super Ape, is... Read More

April 1, 2010

Dam-Funk “Things That Dreams Are Made Of” video and MP3

Dam-Funk has covered “The Things Dreams Are Made Of” by synth-pop band The Human League. The song & video were made for shoe brand Dr.... Read More

March 29, 2010

Strong Arm Steady feat. Phonte "Best of Times" Video

Album: In Search of Stoney Jackson produced by Madlib MP3: Strong Arm Steady feat. Phonte - Best of Times Director: Henry DeMaio Producer: Dan Eason... Read More

March 28, 2010

Precious and Passion: Old school west coast party rap on 45

IN THE STORE PRECIOUS & PASSION “THE FRESH FEMALES”  Three wonderful, beautiful, touching songs produced by DJ Romes of the Lootpack back when he was... Read More

March 26, 2010

The Minimal Wave Tapes, reviewed in The Wire

“This compilation is like the Nuggets of early 1980s bedroom electronica.”  Review by Mark Fisher published in The Wire April 2010 The Minimal Wave Tapes... Read More

March 26, 2010

Video: Dam-Funk interview with Ford

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March 25, 2010

Snoop remixed by Mayer Hawthorne

Snoop Dogg “Gangsta Luv (Mayer Hawthorne G-Mix)” is the iTunes bonus track on Snoop's album More Malice. www.stonesthrow.com/mayerhawthorne Read More

March 24, 2010

Video: Guilty Simpson live with Will Sessons Big Band

Guilty Simpson Big Band, live with Will Sessions at Magic Stick in Detroit, MI on October 2, 2009. Video by Jeremy Deputat of Public Media... Read More

March 24, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne by James Pants

For our event at Austin's SXSW last week we pressed up a few hundred copies of this 45 with James Pants covering Mayer Hawthorne's "Green... Read More

March 23, 2010

Aloe Blacc talks Dollars and Good Things with Complex

Interview by Toshitaka Kondo, published in Complex Magazine, March 2010 When most people hear the gritty “I Need A Dollar,” during the opening credits for... Read More

March 18, 2010

NY Mag. on J Dilla's Safety Dance

Written by Amos Barshad for NYMag.com, published March 16, 2010 Ahead of the May 10 release of J Dilla’s Donut Shop — an instrumental mini-album... Read More

March 15, 2010

Photos: Dam-Funk, Bowery Ballroom NYC

Dam-Funk this weekend at NYC's Bowery Ballroom. Photos by Mel D. Cole (www) Read More

March 15, 2010

J Dilla Donut Shop (Serato/Stones Throw) 2 Discs, 2 Slipmats and Dilla beats

IN THE STORE J DILLA - DONUT SHOP Serato and Stones Throw have teamed with the J Dilla Estate for the official J Dilla Serato... Read More

March 14, 2010

Stones Throw's SXSW Guide

On Mar. 17, 8PM-1AM, Converse is presenting our event 45 Live, with Madlib, Wolf, J.Rocc, Dam-Funk, 14KT and Amir playing all 45s. We've teamed up... Read More

March 10, 2010

DOOM IN LONDON

DOOM IN LONDON LAST WEEK AT THE ROUNDHOUSE. PHOTOS: MATT CHEETHAM WWW: WATCHLOOKSEE Read More

March 9, 2010

Secondhand Sureshots

IN THE STORE Secondhand Sureshots (DVD+CD) Secondhand Sureshots (Deluxe Super Set) This is the DVD/CD long-box version of Dublab's Secondhand Sureshots, which is now available... Read More

March 8, 2010

Stones Throw Podcast 57: Soul with a Hole - 45s mix by Peanut Butter Wolf

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE Stones Throw Podcast 57: Soul with a Hole Stones Throw's podcast is released as free download for an indefinite period of... Read More

March 3, 2010

Dam-Funk U.S. tour in March

Dam Funk is on the road in March in support of his epic five volume masterpiece, Toeachizown Thr 3/4 - Toronto  @ The Drake Fri... Read More

March 3, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne “Thin Moon”

Mayer Hawthorne & James Pants have covered each other's songs, Mayer doing "Thin Moon" and James doing "Green Eyed Love". We've pressed a small number... Read More

March 2, 2010

Tony Cook and Stones Throw

Stones Throw will release the Tony Cook anthology Back to Reality in 2010. The 12-inch “What's On Your Mind” featuring Dam-Funk is available now. IN... Read More

March 2, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne - I Wish It Would Rain (Video)

Director: Henry DeMaio Director of Photography: James Hammond Animation: James Reitano Camera Assistant: Sabina Padilla USA tour dates: 3/04: New York, NY – Webster Hall... Read More

March 1, 2010

Madlib's Young Jazz Rebels - Slave Riot

IN THE STORE Young Jazz Rebels - Slave Riot CD: Thick cardboard, tip-on, gatefold, and inner sleeve. LP: 2/LP, duo-tone sleeve. Worldwide release: April 6,... Read More

March 1, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne's I Wish It Would Rain video debuts at MTVU

Mayer Hawthorne's video “I Wish It Would Rain” is premiering on MTVU.com today as a part of their Freshmen 5 Spring 2010. The video was... Read More

February 26, 2010

Video: Mayer Hawthorne in Style Section LA

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February 25, 2010

J Dilla documentary, Pt. 3 by Stussy

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The limited edition J Dilla t-shirt was created by Stussy/Dilla Estate/Stones Throw. We have sold out but... Read More

February 24, 2010

Hit+Run studio visit: silk screens for Madlib Medicine Show #1 now destroyed.

When Hit+Run called to say it was time to destroy the screens used to print the LP covers for Madlib Medicine Show #1, it occurred... Read More

February 23, 2010

The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz and Percussion Ensemble - Miles Away

The Last Electro Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble - Miles Away Miles Away is the latest in releases to evolve from producer & arranger... Read More

February 21, 2010

Download: Chrome Mix (2005)

A few years back we hooked up with Adult Swim for Chrome Children, a DVD+CD release containing a live show headlined by Madvillain (on the... Read More

February 20, 2010

Dam-Funk speaks at Red Bull Music Academy

Last Tuesday, Dãm-Funk spoke at London's Red Bull Music Academy - highlights below. www.redbullmusicacademy.com Read More

February 19, 2010

James Pants claims to live inside an egg.

IN THE STORE James Pants “I Live Inside An Egg” 7-inch single "I Live Inside An Egg" off of Seven Seals, plus 3 exclusive tunes. ... Read More

February 19, 2010

Brazilian Guitar, Fuzz Bananas

IN THE STORE BRAZILIAN GUITAR, FUNK BANANAS Label: Tropicalia In Furs Records/World Psychedelic Funk Classics Following the success of Psych Funk 101, Egon presents Joel... Read More

February 18, 2010

J Dilla documentary, Pt. 2 by Stussy

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The limited edition J Dilla t-shirt was created by Stussy/Dilla Estate/Stones Throw. Grab 'em at Stussy. We... Read More

February 17, 2010

Pitchfork “Best New Reissue”: The Minimal Wave Tapes

Reviewed by Zack Kelly for Pitchfork.com, published Feb. 17, 2010. The Minimal Wave Tapes "Best New Reissue" 8.0/10 New Yorker Veronica Vasicka has spent the... Read More

February 17, 2010

Schiko exhibition in Berlin, March 8

One of our favorite photographers, Schiko, will have open exhibition of his work at the HHV store in Berlin, opening March 8 and running through... Read More

February 16, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne: two singles, US and Europe tours in Spring 2010

We have two tours and two singles schedule for Mayer Hawthorne. Below are the new dates for the Europe Tour in May. March: US Tour... Read More

February 16, 2010

MOS DEF ACCORDION

AUDIENCE VIDEO OF MOS DEF DOING MADVILLAIN'S ACCORDION AT THE MOS & DOOM'S CONTROVERSIAL SHOW IN CHICAGO THIS WEEKEND. PHOTOS HERE. VID BY XAVIER RUFFIN... Read More

February 15, 2010

Stones Throw online store: New international shipping rates now available

For international customers using Stones Throw's online store, we have added a new, cheaper shipping option – First-Class International. Rates will be 40-60% cheaper using... Read More

February 15, 2010

Aloe Blacc – I Need a Dollar MP3 + Video

“I Need a Dollar” is the first single from Aloe Blacc's forthcoming album Good Things, produced by Truth & Soul, and featuring the backing band... Read More

February 14, 2010

MOS DEF DOOM CHICAGO

MOS DEF & DOOM LAST NIGHT IN CHICAGO AT SOME THEATER DOING RAPS OVER BEATS. SEE? PHOTOS BY MAX HERMAN FOR TIME OUT CHICAGO. HOMIE... Read More

February 11, 2010

J Dilla documentary, Pt. 1 by Stussy

Stussy has produced a 3-part documentary on J Dilla's life during his later years in Los Angeles, interviewing a few of the people he worked... Read More

February 11, 2010

Common Remembers J Dilla

Below: J Dilla, Common & Karriem Riggins before Jaylib's debut show in 2004; Jaylib and Common on stage. More Here. Read More

February 10, 2010

J Dilla 2002 Interview in Toronto

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February 10, 2010

Dam-Funk Unplugged

Dam and I went to a studio last night and recorded an acoustic piano version of "Steppin Into My Life" and filmed the whole process... Read More

February 9, 2010

Feb. 13 is Dilla Day: DJ in-store events at Stussy locations

Celebrating the release of the J Dilla tee on Feb. 13, we've teamed up with Stussy for a number of live DJ in-store events in... Read More

February 4, 2010

Peanut Butter Wolf's Straight to Tape Vinyl

IN THE STORE: Straight to Tape: 1990-1992 2LP Wolf's early 90s productions were released on CD late last year, and now on vinyl.  “Not so... Read More

February 3, 2010

Jaylib vs. J Rocc

The year was 2003.  J Dilla and Madlib had just wrapped up their album Champion Sound, recording as Jaylib, with Dilla then still in Detroit... Read More

February 2, 2010

J Dilla by Stussy

IN THE STORE J DILLA BY STUSSY Stussy and Stones Throw Records have partnered for Raph Rashid's classic pic of J Dilla on a limited-edition... Read More

February 1, 2010

2010 zip-up hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts

2010 Crew Neck Sweatshirts: Purple On Black | Grey On Grey | Grey On White 2010 Zip-Up Hoodies: Purple On Black | Grey on Grey... Read More

February 1, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show No. 2: Flight To Brazil

IN THE STORE Madlib Medicine Show No. 2: Flight to Brazil Available now at stonesthrow.com Worldwide release: 2/23/10 Second of a one-a-month, twelve-CD series from... Read More

January 29, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement Instrumentals

IN THE STORE Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement Instrumentals While some in major media continue to re-discover vinyl and declare that it's “back” every... Read More

January 25, 2010

J Dilla news: reorganized estate, foundation, website, and upcoming projects

In the year since Vibe Magazine published the article The Battle for J Dilla's Legacy, exposing the behind-the-scenes disaster of the J Dilla estate, many... Read More

January 25, 2010

20 Best: Minimal Wave, by Veronica Vasicka for Fact Mag

Mainly characterized by minimal musical structures, the sound of Minimal Wave was hallmarked by the use of the analog synthesizers and drum machines that were... Read More

January 25, 2010

It's here: Dam-Funk 5LP Box Set for Toeachizown

IN THE STORE Dam-Funk: Toeachizown 5LP Box Set It's about time. Pushed back late last year due to a manufacturing issue beyond our control, the... Read More

January 25, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show No. 1 vinyl now available

IN THE STORE MADLIB MEDICINE SHOW NO. 1: BEFORE THE VERDICT 2LP with 1-of-a-kind silk screened cover (numbered) This past week we had a release... Read More

January 21, 2010

Cruel Intentions: DOOM in Eye Weekly

“Cruel Intentions” written by Dave Morris and published in Toronto's Eye Weekly, Jan. 21, 2010. Illustration by Jack Dylan. For a self-described supervillain, hip-hop MC... Read More

January 20, 2010

Oh No's Ethiopium on 2LP vinyl

YES. HERE. OH NO - DR. NO'S ETHIOPIUM Now on vinyl (2LP) When we announced an advance digital release of Ethiopium last September, little did... Read More

January 20, 2010

Video: H+R screens Madlib Medicine Show No. 1 sleeves

TONIGHT IN LOS ANGELES we will debut the 2/LP vinyl for Madlib Medicine Show No. 1: Before the Verdict at Los Angeles's Good Hurt Bar... Read More

January 19, 2010

Mayer Hawthorne and The County Announces US Tour in Spring and Coachella

Updating our previous announcement of Mayer Hawththorne & The County on tour with Passion Pit, the crew have expanded their live dates through the entire... Read More

January 15, 2010

Keytar Hero: Dam-Funk in LA Weekly

Excerpt from the article published in LA Weekly, January 15, 2009. Written by Jeff Weiss. Damon Riddick was born with the funk. It’s an innate... Read More

January 13, 2010

Dam-Funk in Bonafide Mag (UK)

This is an excerpt from a piece in Bonafide Mag, issue 3.  Aside from Dam-Funk, this issue features a cover & interview with Stones Throw's... Read More

January 11, 2010

Dusty Fingers: Mayer Hawthorne (Video)

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January 11, 2010

Guilty Simpson “Before the Verdict” track leak and acappella

Guilty Simpson and Madlib are working on the album OJ Simpson which is set for April release, and Madlib has just released Madlib Medicine Show... Read More

January 11, 2010

Black Man's Cry: The Inspiration of Fela Kuti

In the store | BLACK MAN'S CRY 4x 10" box set with 10p. booklet.  CD with 20p. booklet Covers and music inspired by the Godfather... Read More

January 11, 2010

Vintage TV clip: Lootpack for Toyota of Oxnard

Local television commercial featuring the Lootpack for Toyota of Oxnard, from their pre-Soundpieces days. Read More

January 11, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show release party and live screening, Los Angeles, Jan. 20

We will debut the 2/LP vinyl for Madlib Medicine Show No. 1: Before the Verdict at Los Angeles's Good Hurt Bar (Map) on January 20th.... Read More

January 9, 2010

Moet in a flask: Madvillain's Curls radio promo

Back in the 12-inch single days we sometimes had specially-pressed records for DJs. This is a radio & DJ promo for Madvillain's “Curls & All... Read More

January 7, 2010

Minimal Wave's Crash Course in Science “Flying Turns” (MP3)

DOWNLOAD Crash Course in Science "Flying Turns" (MP3) This is a track recorded in 1981, off The Minimal Wave Tapes, our collection of underground DIY... Read More

January 7, 2010

Guilty Simpson and MED in Paris, Photos by Mr. Mass

Guilty Simpson & MED live in Paris with Sean Price, Illa J & Frank Nitty. Thanks to Mr. Mass for the flicks (www). New stuff... Read More

January 6, 2010

Baron Zen review in LA Weekly's Inches

Written by Chris Martins for LA Weekly, published Dec. 30, 2009 in his blog column Inches. In the strange wake of music's digital rebirth, vinyl... Read More

January 4, 2010

Strong Arm Steady - Jordache Look

Another track produced by Madlib. Strong Arm Steady - Jordache Look (MP3) Strong Arm Steady & Madlib's In Search of Stoney Jackson drops worldwide Jan.... Read More

January 3, 2010

The Dragon

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January 3, 2010

Do-Over Vol. 1: Flying Lotus and House Shoes (Deluxe package 10” vinyl)

IN THE STORE Do-Over Vol. 1: Flying Lotus & House Shoes Label: The Do-Over 10-inch vinyl, deluxe package. Now shipping. The Do-Over is a summertime... Read More

January 3, 2010

Madlib Medicine Show No. 1: Vinyl and Digital details

IN THE STORE Madlib Medicine Show No. 1: Before The Verdict Advance CD & Digital Release Madlib Medicine Show No. 1 will be released on... Read More

December 29, 2009

Top 10 of 2009: Lists by PBW, Ma Dukes, Dam-Funk, J.Rocc, Pants, Egon and Mayer Hawthorne

A few of the crew turned in Top 10 Music of 2009 lists. This was originally suppose to be "Stones Throw not-eligable" but a couple... Read More

December 29, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne: Artist of the Year (Real Detroit Weekly)

Written by Treasure Groh, photo by Jeremy Deputat. Published in Real Detroit Weekly, December 29, 2009. This issue hits the streets today if you're in... Read More

December 29, 2009

Bonafide #3: Strong Arm Steady crew, Jeff Jank, Dam-Funk, Malcolm Catto

Strong Arm Steady, J.Rocc, Planet Asia and others off the In Search of Stoney Jackson album grace the cover of UK's Bonafide magazine, issue #3,... Read More

December 28, 2009

A peek at MF DOOM's Operation Doomsday reissue in 2010

This is not a Stones Throw record, but I thought I'd spread the news: Juxtapoz.com got a sneak peek at the official re-release of MF... Read More

December 23, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne cameo in Snoop video

Hey what's Mayer Hawthorne doing in this Snoop video?  I mean, besides eating off people's plates and dancing with Snoop, Soulja Boy & Diplo.  If... Read More

December 22, 2009

MADVILLAIN - SAVIOR BEANS (J.ROCC SPINS ON BBC 1XTRA)

ATTENTION MC'S AND PRODUCERS: IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR SHIT UNDER WRAPS TIL RELEASE DATE, DO NOT GIVE A COPY TO J.ROCC. ESPECIALLY WHEN... Read More

December 21, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne: Vinyl Junkie (Hypebeast feature)

Excerpt from a feature article & interview with Mayer Hawthorne at Hypebeast If you name the most interesting new recording artist to have emerged in... Read More

December 18, 2009

Minimal Wave 45: Oppenheimer Analysis and Mark Lane

IN THE STORE Oppenheimer Analysis & Mark Lane Split 45. “Radiance” b/w “Who's Really Listening” The Minimal Wave Tapes (vinyl) Album. Advance release 2/LP This... Read More

December 18, 2009

Egon's Favorite African Funk Reissues Of 2009

It's been an amazing year for reissues of hitherto-lost '70s music from Africa. I can't remember a time in this decade when I’ve been so... Read More

December 18, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love Remixes - 12" Green Vinyl

In the store | MAYER HAWTHORNE - GREEN EYED LOVE Green vinyl remixes EP with instrumentals This record contains the original version of “Green Eyed... Read More

December 17, 2009

DJ Rels Mix + Bonus Tracks

A few years ago DJ Rels released his one and only album Theme for a Broken Soul on Stones Throw. We sent out a CD... Read More

December 15, 2009

Have yourself a funky little Christmas

Though I live in Los Angeles — a fact I relish roughly 11 months out of the year — come Christmastime I want nothing more... Read More

December 14, 2009

Strong Arm Steady - In Search of Stoney Jackson

IN THE STORE Strong Arm Steady - In Search of Stoney Jackson Street Date: January 26, 2010 Advance digital release on stonesthrow.com In Search of... Read More

December 13, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 53: Minimal Wave

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE Stones Throw Podcast 53 - Minimal Wave Mix Stones Throw is dropping the anthology The Minimal Wave Tapes in January -... Read More

December 13, 2009

Peanut Butter Wolf on Minimal Wave

The Minimal Wave Tapes anthology will be released on Stones Throw January 26, 2010. I love to brag about how I first discovered disco, soul,... Read More

December 13, 2009

Announcing: The Minimal Wave Tapes, January 2010 Release

The Minimal Wave Tapes CD/2LP/Digital Release Date: Jan 26, 2010 Minimal Wave: both a genre of underground DIY electronic music from North America and Europe... Read More

December 11, 2009

Dam-Funk “Mirrors” Official Video

“Mirrors”, off Dam-Funk's 5-LP set Toeachizown. Director: Henry DeMaio Camera: Jimmy Hammond & Henry DeMaio Graphics: Tristan Keller Camera Asst: Sabina Padilla. Read More

December 11, 2009

James Pants Curry King

Little did you know James Pants is one of the World's most preeminent, Michelin-starred Curry chefs in the World. Read More

December 9, 2009

Badd Santa is Back

Just when you thought it was safe to celebrate the X-Mas again, Badd Santa is back: Free with orders at stonesthrow.com In 2005 & 2006,... Read More

December 6, 2009

Video: Seven Seals Pt. 4

James Pants' album Seven Seals drops Dec. 8 on LP, CD, and cassette. Read More

December 3, 2009

Video: Seven Seals, Pt. 3

James Pants' album Seven Seals drops Dec. 8 on LP, CD, and cassette. Read More

December 3, 2009

Egon Interviews Monty Stark (2001)

Eothen "Egon" Alapatt interviewed Monty Stark in 2001, leading up to Stones Throw's release of the Stark Reality anthology, Now. The interview is presented here... Read More

December 2, 2009

J.Rocc in Paris, by Mass

J. Rocc, Paris, 2009. Pics: Mr. Mass Read More

December 2, 2009

Secondhand Sureshots (Deluxe Super Set): Store List

The parts for Dublab's Secondhand Sureshots (Deluxe Super Set) - DVD, Picture Disc 12-inch, Slipmats, hand-screened LP covers - are being assembled and will be... Read More

December 1, 2009

Monty Stark, 1940-2009

News comes today that Monty Stark of Stark Reality passed away in the early evening of Thanksgiving, November 26, 2009. Friend Dennis Sexton wrote, “Monty... Read More

December 1, 2009

Video: Seven Seals, Pt. 1 and 2

James Pants' album Seven Seals drops Dec. 8 on LP, CD, and cassette. Read More

November 30, 2009

Rockwell “A Wonderful Lie” Collection now available

Rockwell, by Dutch artist Parra, has released his holiday collection “A Wonderful Lie” which is now available on the Stones Throw store. These include 11... Read More

November 30, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne Live in Berlin, Photos by Schiko

Mayer Hawthorne & The County have wrapped up a Europe tour. After a break, they will head out to Australia and Japan in coming months.... Read More

November 30, 2009

Video: 9th of 999

Converse presents: Peanut Butter Wolf live at the Yard in Venice on the last night of the "999" tour. 9 nights, 9 different area codes,... Read More

November 30, 2009

Rockwell and Stones Throw on wheels – some photos

To launch Rockwell's “Wonderful Lie” Holiday Collection we hooked up with Parra this weekend and rolled around Los Angeles in an ice cream truck with... Read More

November 29, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 52: Secondhand Sureshots discarded vinyl, mixed by J.Rocc

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: J. ROCC - SECONDHAND SURESHOTS, THE PODCAST Stones Throw's podcast is released as free download for an indefinite period of time.... Read More

November 27, 2009

Dam-Funk's Toeachizown: 5-LP Box Set

IN THE STORE: Dam-Funk - Toeachizown (5LP Set) Pre-order. Expected ship date: Jan. 4, 2010 Dam-Funk's 5-LP set Toeachizown is now available for pre-order and... Read More

November 24, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne interview and live set on NPR's Tell Me More

Mayer Hawthorne and the County were live on NPR again recently. Denise Lincoln of the show Tell Me More had him on for an interview... Read More

November 23, 2009

Stones Throw and Parra: pop-up Rockwell shop in Los Angeles November 27, 28, 29

As the North American Distributor for acclaimed Dutch Artist Parra’s Rockwell brand, Stones Throw and Parra announce a one-of-a-kind pop-up store in Los Angeles Thanksgiving... Read More

November 23, 2009

Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf "Raquel" 45, and 1992 Interview (MP3)

IN THE STORE Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Raquel This 3-song 7-inch joint venture between Swamper Records and Radish Records was done without the... Read More

November 20, 2009

Edan's Echo Party Update: Video, Vinyl, Release Party

Expected ship date for the hand-designed copies of Edan's Echo Party on vinyl have moved up from mid- to early December. Edan is stenciling, stamping,... Read More

November 19, 2009

Secondhand Sureshots premier in Japan

Secondhand Sureshots Premier Screening Shows in Japan with Dublab Crew   Dec. 4 in Tokyo at Roppongi Super Deluxe INFO Dec. 5 in Hokkaido at... Read More

November 18, 2009

Guilty Simpson and MED: Europe Tour, December 2009

Guilty Simpson & MED will tour Europe in December with DJ Dez and Ben from Cologne's Turntable Jazz & I Love Wax. Look for Guilty... Read More

November 17, 2009

Nite Jewel - Weak For Me 45

In the store: Nite Jewel - Weak For Me 45 (1984 Records) Stones Throw Records lost out on the bidding war with 1984 Records for... Read More

November 16, 2009

It's here: Dr. No's Ethiopium

YES. HERE. OH NO - DR. NO'S ETHIOPIUM Exclusive CD & digital release. LP tba. When we announced an advance digital release of Ethiopium last... Read More

November 11, 2009

Photos: Mayer Hawthorne and The County in Belgium

Mayer Hawthorne live at the Make-Up Club, photos by Sarah Meyfroit (www) Mayer Hawthorne - More Tour Dates: Nov 11: Mayer Hawthorne in Marseille at... Read More

November 11, 2009

Somewhere in L.A. at the end of November: Parra pop-up shop

Come & find us somewhere in Los Angeles, Nov 27, 28 and 29: A mobile pop up shop for Parra/Rockwell selling new & exclusive Rockwell,... Read More

November 9, 2009

Whitefield Bros - The Gift feat. Edan and Mr. Lif

IN THE STORE Whitefield Brothers - The Gift Digi 12". Vinyl on the way. The lead off single from The Whitefield Brother’s Earthology, their long-awaited... Read More

November 9, 2009

Dublab's Secondhand Sureshots: DVD, 12-inch, Slipmats and Hand-screened sleeves

IN THE STORE SECONDHAND SURESHOTS (DELUXE SUPER SET) SECONDHAND SURESHOTS (DVD+CD) DVD Secondhand Sureshots the film RECORD 12-inch Picture Disc, original music by Daedelus, J-Rocc,... Read More

November 9, 2009

Savath and Savalas - The Predicate (Dub Version)

IN THE STORE Savath & Savalas - The Predicate (Dub Version) $9.99, Album, exclusive digital pre-release at Stones Throw We really enjoyed Savath and Savalas’s... Read More

November 6, 2009

45 Live: Classic Rap 45s Box Set (an update)

Back in August we debuted the news about Peanut Butter Wolf's box set 45 Live - ten old-school tracks, selected & re-edited by PB Wolf,... Read More

November 6, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne goes live on NPR's World Cafe, meets with Snoops, tours Europe

Just before leaving for Europe Tour, Mayer Hawthorne and The County dropped into NPR's World Cafe for a short set and interview, which was aired... Read More

November 2, 2009

Catching up on Dam-Funk's Toeachizown Vol. 5: Sky

For the five parts of Dam-Funk's Toeachizown that we released digitally over the last few months, Dam himself broke down the story and theme of... Read More

November 2, 2009

Dam-Funk in LA Times

Published in The Los Angeles Times, November 1, 2009.  By Eric Ducker. Sitting in the makeshift studio in the garage behind his Leimert Park home,... Read More

October 30, 2009

Producer's Corner: Oh No interviewed in Hip Hop DX

Production wunderkinds such as Black Milk and Droop-E get props for their prolific catalogs, but don’t overlook Oh No. The Oxnard, California production/emcee’s discography is... Read More

October 27, 2009

J.Rocc spins new Madvillain (Radio rip)

J.Rocc, with exclusives in hand as usual, jumped on the radio show Fat Beats Live on Eastvillageradio.com to preview some new Madvillain tracks that DOOM... Read More

October 26, 2009

Edan - Echo Party

In the store | EDAN - ECHO PARTY  Edan is dropping a new album/mixtape called Echo Party on Five Day Weekend. Here's the info on... Read More

October 24, 2009

Strong Arm Steady feat. Talib Kweli “Get Started”

MP3 FREE ON ITUNES: “GET STARTED” FEAT. TALIB KWELI OKAAY. FROM THE ALBUM STONEY JACKSON PRODUCED BY MADLIB STREET DATE.........? Read More

October 22, 2009

Dam-Funk video interview with Defrag

Below is some video shot by the web mag Defrag of Dam-Funk during his “Funk Tsunami Tour” in Asia tour. Dam-Funk's album Toeachizown was just... Read More

October 21, 2009

MP3: Helicentrics Live in Paris

After Madlib was forced to cancel a show in Paris late last year, Malcolm Catto came from London to Paris on a moment’s notice with... Read More

October 19, 2009

Wildchild's kid Miles Brown, aka Baby Boogaloo...

...is only 4, but he's already got a youtube channel, a twitter , and a spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Read More

October 18, 2009

Dam-Funk: Toeachizown, double-disc CD release

IN THE STORE: Dam-Funk - Toeachizown (Double-CD Version) 2/CD with 6p. folder, $16.98 Dam-Funk's debut album Toeachizown (2/CD) is here and will be released worldwide... Read More

October 16, 2009

Breaking: Mayer Hawthorne in Rolling Stone

Published in Rolling Stone, Oct. 29, 2009. By Michael Endelman. Who: Mayer Hawthorne, Michigan singer/muti-instrumentalist/producer whose month-old debut of retro-soul gems, A Strange Arrangement, is... Read More

October 14, 2009

Stussy x Stones Throw: Dam-Funk's Funk Tsunami Shirts and 45 now available

IN THE STORE Stussy x Stones Throw: Funk Tsunami - Black shirt & 45 Stussy x Stones Throw: Funk Tsunami - White shirt & 45... Read More

October 13, 2009

999 Wrapup

Photos from Al Myers from Peanut Butter Wolf's 999 presented by Converse. More at Flickr. Read More

October 13, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love - video

In The Store | MAYER HAWTHORNE - GREEN EYED LOVE 12" Green vinyl Waajeed & Classixx have both remixed Mayer Hawthorne's “Green Eyed Love” which... Read More

October 12, 2009

Photos: Dam-Funk in London, Toeachizown Europe Tour

Photos from Dam-Funk & Benji B at Deviation in London. Happy Birthday, Benji! More pics at Deviationmusic.net Dam-Funk Europe Tour: Oct 12: Vienna, Austria @... Read More

October 10, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - The Ills 45 and Europe Tour

New 45 - “The Ills” (vocal b/w instrumental) - and a Europe tour now underway. Check for updates at www.stonesthrow.com/events or any local listings. Oct... Read More

October 8, 2009

James Pants Seven Seals sophmore album to be released December 8

James Pants second album Seven Seals will be released December 8. The album was made while reading mystical books and the book of Revelations, and... Read More

October 7, 2009

Computer Bagel from Lambo

IN THE STORE Computer Bagel $4.99, 7-inch, Flux Capacitor Records Third in Peanut Butter Wolf's series of one-off label 45s releases: two songs with Lambo... Read More

October 6, 2009

Dam-Funk kicks off Europe tour

Having just wrapped up his Funk Tsunami Tour in Japan, China & Korea, Dam-Funk now headed to Europe: Oct 7: London @ Gramaphone. Deviation 2nd... Read More

October 6, 2009

Dam-Funk Fader cover story

Excerpt from a feature article & interview with Dam-Funk in Fader #64. Story by Felipe Delerme, Photos by Jason Nocito. Riding north up Arlington Avenue... Read More

October 5, 2009

Mixtape download from Roberto of Savath and Savalas

A dub version of Savath & Savalas's La Llama will be released here at Stones Throw soon.  Check this 30-minute mixtape from Savath's Roberto Carlos... Read More

October 1, 2009

MP3: Strong Arm Steady - Loose Girl, Produced by Madlib

Loose Girl MP3 Produced by Madlib & These other ones... Strong Arm Steady on Tour Oct-Nov with Souls of Mischief Stoney Jackson Strong Arm Steady... Read More

October 1, 2009

Free download: Mayer Hawthorne “Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix)”

Another remix for Mayer Hawthorne, this one from the forthcoming “Green Eyed Love Remixes” 12-inch. A video for Green Eyed Love is being completed. The... Read More

October 1, 2009

Dam-Funk Toeachizown Vol. 4: Hood

IN THE STORE: Toeachizown Vol. 4: Hood $5.49, Album, 30 min Dam-Funk's debut album Toeachizown - over 2 and a half hours of music -... Read More

October 1, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne Europe Tour Dates

Announcing: Mayer Hawthorne & The County, Live in Europe. Check for updates at www.stonesthrow.com/events or any local listings. Oct 24: Mayer Hawthorne in Glasgow at... Read More

September 30, 2009

Mos. Doom.

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September 25, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne, Detroit Metro Times Cover

Published in Detroit Metro Times, Sept. 23, 2009 How the fuck did Drew Cohen go from an Ann Arbor hip-hop DJ to Mayer Hawthorne, soul... Read More

September 24, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne on Distortion 2 Static (video)

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September 23, 2009

Dam-Funk reports from Japan, Funk Tsunami Tour, Days 3-4

Dam-Funk reports from the Funk Tsunami Tour. They have finished up Japan, and now continue to South Korea and China. Dates Here: Dam-Funk x Stussy:... Read More

September 22, 2009

Strong Arm Steady on tour with Souls of Mischief

Strong Arm Steady, who will be releasing the Madlib-produced Stoney Jackson later this year on Stones Throw, will be touring through October with Souls of... Read More

September 22, 2009

Koushik: Ghostless with Bonus Beats

Koushik proposed that we release an instrumental version of his Out My Window album, where the vocals - what few tracks actually have vocals -... Read More

September 21, 2009

Dam-Funk on the Funk Tsunami Tour, Day 2

Dam-Funk & Benji B on the Funk Tsunami Tour in Osaka. Photos by Shin Okishima and Takahiro Mizutani. Kota Kalin reports: “Osaka & Kanazawa were... Read More

September 19, 2009

Dam-Funk on the Funk Tsunami Tour, Day 1: Tokyo

We received what appears to be a partially-coded message from our Japanese associate Kota Kalin, who is traveling with Dam-Funk through Asia.  It reads: Day... Read More

September 16, 2009

MADVILLAIN ALL CAPS! SHIRT

>POP< LIKE SNOT BUBBLES. BRAND NEW: ALL CAPS! IN BLACK ALL CAPS! IN WHITE Read More

September 16, 2009

DOOM in The New Yorker: The Mask of Doom

This is an excerpt from “The Mask of Doom: A Nonconformist Rapper's Second Act,” from The New Yorker, Sep. 21, 2009 When Dumile began performing... Read More

September 15, 2009

999 Days 7, 8 and 9

Converse presented PBW's 999, Peanut Butter Wolf spinning videos at 9 clubs in the L.A. area, 9 days in a row in 9 area codes.... Read More

September 14, 2009

Koushik - Beep Tape

It's Koushik. It's a 30-track instrumental album. BEEP TAPE on Vinyl BEEP TAPE on CD BEEP TAPE on 1s & 0s Any complaints? Read More

September 13, 2009

Oh No - Dr. No's Ethiopium

The Music: OH NO - DR. NO'S ETHIOPIUM Stones Throw Exclusive $9.99, Digital album. CD: Nov. 2009 (stonesthrow.com exclusive). LP tba. Announced only a few... Read More

September 13, 2009

Stones Throw's Ethiopium Coffee

The Coffee: | STONES THROW'S ETHIOPIUM COFFEE By Intelligentsia. Stones Throw Exclusive $19.99. Whole bean coffee. 12 oz. bag.  The Music: | OH NO -... Read More

September 13, 2009

Fall Suite

IN THE STORE Fall Suite CD/MP3. Running time: 38:43 Fall Suite is the second in Madlib and his Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz & Percussion Ensemble's... Read More

September 11, 2009

Photos: Mayer Hawthorne record release party

Mayer Hawthorne opened his US tour with a sold-out show at The Roxy in Hollywood last night. This also served as official record release party... Read More

September 10, 2009

Egon Live at The Do-Over

Egon DJed at L.A.’s Do-Over party this past Sunday. Nas and Beenie Man waited in line and couldn’t get in. We’re not kidding. Aloe-Blacc hosted,... Read More

September 9, 2009

Dam-Funk x Stussy: The Funk Tsunami Tour in Asia

Sep 18 - Tokyo, Japan @ JZ Brat Sep 19 - Osaka, Japan @ Sound Channel Sep 20 - Kanazawa, Japan @ Manier Sep 21... Read More

September 9, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne: Real Detroit Weekly Cover Story

Published in Real Detroit Weekly September 9th Drew Cohen flips through a stack of freshly stocked soul records at a vinyl shop in downtown Detroit.... Read More

September 8, 2009

The Last 9

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September 8, 2009

999 Days 4, 5 and 6

Converse presented PBW's 999, Peanut Butter Wolf spinning videos at 9 clubs in the L.A. area, 9 days in a row in 9 area codes.... Read More

September 8, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic

On the release date of A Strange Arrangement, Mayer Hawthorne & The County performed live at KCRW on Jason Bently's show Morning Becomes Eclectic. Here's... Read More

September 8, 2009

Dear Mayer, Episode 4

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September 7, 2009

Karriem Riggins: Real Detroit Weekly

Originally published by Real Detroit Weekly September 1, 2009 Karriem Riggins may very well be a living, breathing reincarnation of the musical work ethic ancient... Read More

September 6, 2009

999 Day 3

Converse presented PBW's 999, Peanut Butter Wolf spinning videos at 9 clubs in the L.A. area, 9 days in a row in 9 area codes.... Read More

September 4, 2009

999 Day 2: Los Angeles, at Low End Theory

Converse presented PBW's 999, Peanut Butter Wolf spinning videos at 9 clubs in the L.A. area, 9 days in a row in 9 area codes.... Read More

September 3, 2009

999 Day 1: Pomona

Converse presented PBW's 999, Peanut Butter Wolf spinning videos at 9 clubs in the L.A. area, 9 days in a row in 9 area codes.... Read More

September 3, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - Love Is All Right 4-inch single

IN THE STORE: Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement LIMITED EDITION: CD & 2/LP PACKAGED WITH 4-INCH VINYL SINGLE containing 2 non-album tracks. 2/LP with... Read More

September 2, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne “Just Ain't Gonna Work Out (Astronote El Camino Remix)”

Hawthorne sent us this one yesterday, a second remix of "Just Aint Gonna Work Out" by Astronote. Download it right here. A Strange Arrangement is... Read More

September 1, 2009

Strong Arm Steady and Madlib collab In Search of Stoney Jackson

The Madlib/Strong Arm Steady collaboration album In Search of Stoney Jackson came together in a flurry of creative energy over recent months. Prompted by Madlib’s... Read More

September 1, 2009

Dam-Funk Toeachizown Vol. 3: Life

IN THE STORE: Toeachizown Vol. 3: Life $5.99, Album, 37 min., 320 kbps Dam-Funk's debut album Toeachizown will be released as 5/LP set (release date... Read More

August 31, 2009

Dear Mayer, Episode 3

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August 28, 2009

Busy B Loves Shoes Too

Converse x Stones Throw.  We'll be throwing these around at the 999's Read More

August 27, 2009

Some 999 Kicks

Wolf by James Reitano, kicks by Converse, for PBW's 999. ENTER TO WIN ONE OF 9 PAIRS. Read More

August 27, 2009

Peanut Butter Wolf: Straight to Tape

IN THE STORE: Straight to Tape: 1990-1992  Not so sure about anything with these songs except for the fact that I made them while living... Read More

August 26, 2009

Old Skool Daze: Mayer Hawthorne's A Strange Arrangement reviewed in Mojo

A diligent student of Philadelphia soul, Tamla Motown and Curtis Mayfield sits his finals. Your invigilator, Geoff Brown. MAYER HAWTHORNE A STRANGE ARRANGEMENT **** (4/5... Read More

August 25, 2009

Rockwell by Parra

Rockwell by Parra: Aloha From Hell | Bruce | Crap | Crazy Mixed Up | Crying Car | Doing Nothing | Fuckin Marbles | Grabble... Read More

August 25, 2009

Parra in Berlin

Dutch artist Parra is set to emark on his very first exhibition and pop-up shop initiative in Germany later this month. An artist who’s style... Read More

August 21, 2009

Dear Mayer, Episode 2

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August 19, 2009

Peanut Butter Wolf's 45 Live, hip-hop 45s box set

45 Live is a box set of 18 hip hop classic songs on 7-inch, re-edited by PBW and available on 7-inch for the first time.... Read More

August 19, 2009

Dear Mayer, Episode 1

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August 13, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 50: Lootpack's “Pieces of Soundpieces” mixtape, 1999

Lootpack - Pieces of Soundpieces | Stones Throw Podcast #50 Subscribe & Download MP3 on iTunes (Free) It's the 10th anniversary of Lootpack's classic hip-hop... Read More

August 11, 2009

$9.99 for 999

Getting into the spirit of PBW's 999 , we've got a bunch of CDs from the Stones Throw vaults posted on our web store at... Read More

August 10, 2009

Arthur Verocai: Return Of A Brazilian Secret

August 10, 2009 - I was standing backstage at Cal State's Luckman Theater when I saw him: tall and thin, dark and intense, his lanky... Read More

August 10, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - Maybe So, Maybe No - Video

Directed by Henry DeMaio | "Maybe So, Maybe No" was released on Mayer Hawthorne's debut album A Strange Arrangement. Also see: Just Ain't Gonna Work... Read More

August 9, 2009

Peanut Butter Wolf's 999

Converse presents: 9 nights, September 1st - 9th, Peanut Butter Wolf on a 9-night tour of the 9 area codes stretching from Los Angeles, Orange... Read More

August 3, 2009

Oh No's Ethiopium

In August we announced producer Oh No's Dr. No's Ethiopium, an album created strictly with Ethiopian samples. The album is here now. IN THE STORE... Read More

August 1, 2009

Dam-Funk Toeachizown Vol. 2: Fly

IN THE STORE: Toeachizown Vol. 2: Fly $5.94, Album, 37 min., 320 kbps Dam-Funk's debut album Toeachizown will be released as 5/LP set (release date... Read More

July 31, 2009

LA Dope

Photographer Shaun Bloodworth came through LA with a camera and a few phone numbers, and left with a piece called LA Dope - pics of... Read More

July 30, 2009

Dam-Funk's Lab

from “Sound & Recording”  August 2009 (Japan)  www.rittor-music.co.jp/hp/sr Read More

July 28, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne announces first U.S. tour

Mayer Hawthorne & The County's first tour, performing his album A Strange Arrangement. Check Mayer Hawthorne below, performing with members of The Roots recently at... Read More

July 27, 2009

Clip: Mayer Hawthorne with members of The Roots, live in NYC

Mayer Hawthorne & The County will be launching a US & Canada tour in a moment - dates here . His album A Strange Arrangement... Read More

July 25, 2009

Stones Throw x Serato

IN THE STORE Serato x Stones Throw (2 Discs, 2 Slipmats) SOLD OUT, OUT OF PRINT This is the Serato & Stones Throw collabo, a... Read More

July 20, 2009

Dear Mayer...

Announcing: Mayer Hawthorne's upcoming video advice column. Mayer Hawthorne knows the pains of the heart. He wants to help you with yours. Send your “Dear... Read More

July 19, 2009

Aloe in Japan

It's my day off in Tokyo before I head to Yokohama for the next show.  Tokyo went really well.  I tested a couple of the... Read More

July 19, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 49: Dam-Funk's Spiritual Flight

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE Stones Throw Podcast 49: Dam-Funk's Spiritual Flight Stones Throw's podcast is released as free download for an indefinite period of time.... Read More

July 15, 2009

Stones Throw's Sundays at Amoeba L.A. in August

Stones Throw Sundays at Amoeba DJ sets all through August, 1-2pm, Sundays, at Amoeba, Los Angeles Sun the 2nd: Dam-funk Sun the 9th: Mayer Hawthorne... Read More

July 14, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne: BRM cover

Mayer Hawthorne's first magazine cover: BRM, in the forthcoming issue #10. We don't have the article yet, so go dig for it. beyondrace.com Read More

July 13, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement

IN THE STORE: MAYER HAWTHORNE - A STRANGE ARRANGEMENT Mayer Hawthorne’s debut album A Strange Arrangement grew out of a childhood steeped in Detroit soul.... Read More

July 6, 2009

Dam-Funk's Toeachizown coming in Fall

Dam-Funk's debut album Toeachizown will be released as 5/LP set (release date TBA) and 2/CD on October 20. Throughout late summer and fall we are... Read More

July 1, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 48: Hawthorne Radio, Episode 2

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: STONES THROW PODCAST 48: HAWTHORNE RADIO, EPISODE 2 Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an indefinite period of... Read More

June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson Video Tribute by PB Wolf, Parts 1-3

This video set was recorded live from the mixer during PB Wolf's VJ set at the Echoplex in LA., on the night of June 25,... Read More

June 25, 2009

Dam-Funk in New York Times: A Chatty Fan of ’80s Funk, Serving It Slow and Low

Originally published in NYTimes.com In the classicist sense, there are things a D.J. does beyond playing records — namely, talk. Over a sprawling, exuberant two-and-a-half-hour... Read More

June 24, 2009

Karriem Riggins in East Bay Express

Originally published in East Bay Express Karriem Riggins oscillates between two worlds. Born and raised in Detroit, he's a jazz drummer with an exalted musical... Read More

June 22, 2009

Summer Suite

IN THE STORESummer Suite CD/MP3Summer Suite is a 40-minute jazz fusion piece produced and arranged by Madlib, under the name The Last Electro-Acoustic Space Jazz... Read More

June 22, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 47: Madlib Live in Gilles Peterson

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE STONES THROW PODCAST 47: MADLIB ON GILLES PETERSON WORLDWIDE All of Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an... Read More

June 15, 2009

J Rocc with Benji B on BBC 1Xtra

The ultimate Hip Hop legend and founder of the Beat Junkees, J.Rocc joined Benji B for this spectacular show! Have a listen back to J.Rocc... Read More

June 12, 2009

Jeff Jank tee for Wire

“I Dedicate this next joint to my mans, big Hookie & Baba...” - DOOM in Madvillain’s “Bistro” A new piece of artwork by the illustrator,... Read More

June 11, 2009

Guilty Simpson talks “Stress” and Dilla

Originally published on Dominic Umile's blog dominicumile.wordpress.com In a story I wrote about a handful of Detroit talents in 2007 — I talked to Guilty... Read More

June 10, 2009

Baron Zen Spray Painted 12

IN THE STORE Baron Zen - Strange Woman's Room 12-inch Individually spray-painted 12-inch singles in four colors - black, purple, orange, yellow. This is new... Read More

June 5, 2009

Nineteen Eighty Five

IN THE STORE Nineteen Eighty Five $9.95. Graphic novel & mix CD. 32p, black & white, 9x7 inches. Each comes with full-lenth 1985 mix CD... Read More

June 5, 2009

Folerio is for the people.

IN THE STORE FOLERIO - YOU'RE SO PRECIOUS 45 on Good Time Records Folerio is the first signing to PB Wolf's new label Good Time... Read More

June 5, 2009

Dam-Funk talks boogie, modern funk and working with Animal Collective

Interview with Jeff Weiss of Los Angeles Times, published in latimesblogs.latimes.com Though he’s frequently tagged as “the ambassador of Boogie,” Dam-Funk (pronounced: “Dame” as in... Read More

June 3, 2009

Aloe Blacc x Lee Fields

While in New York working on material  for an upcoming album with Truth & Soul, Aloe Blacc took on the additional task of remixing of... Read More

June 3, 2009

Ticket Giveaway: James Pants and Joe Bataan in London, June 11

James Pants is doing a few dates in Europe in June with Latin soul legend Joe Bataan. James will joint Joe Bataan live, and do... Read More

June 3, 2009

Mos Def, Madlib, Oh No, J Dilla and Georgia Anne Muldrow

Several Stones Throw artists and Stones Throw instrumentals are included on Mos Def's new album The Estatic, which will be released June 9. Supermagic -... Read More

June 1, 2009

Marseille: Madlib Egon

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of May. J.Rocc was not able to... Read More

May 28, 2009

Paris: Madlib J.Rocc Egon and Wildchild

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. Paris photos by Egon... Read More

May 28, 2009

Madlib on Radio Nova MP3

Madlib stopped in to Radio Nova in Paris this week for a 30 minute set before his live show that night. This live set and... Read More

May 27, 2009

The Wolf Gang: Stones Throw special on RBMA Radio

Red Bull Music Academy has a Stones Throw label special this week: Hear honcho Peanut Butter Wolf breaking down the history of Stones Throw's vinyl... Read More

May 27, 2009

Athens: Madlib J.Rocc Egon

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. 8: Athens From five... Read More

May 25, 2009

Zurich and Basel: Madlib J.Rocc Egon

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. 6: Zurich Before departing... Read More

May 22, 2009

Dam-Funk mix on BBC

DOWNLOAD: Dam-Funk Mix from BBC's Mary Anne Hobbs Experimental Show (MP3) DâM-FunK – ‘Brookside Park’ (Stones Throw) DâM-FunK – ‘Spacecapades’ (Stones Throw) DâM-FunK – ‘This... Read More

May 22, 2009

London: Madlib J.Rocc Egon

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. 5: London Off days... Read More

May 22, 2009

Detroit Free Press: Chatting with Mayer Hawthorne

Pubished in Detroit Free Press The sweet soul singles "Maybe So, Maybe No" and "Just Ain't Gonna Work It Out" might have been done as... Read More

May 21, 2009

Random Axe: Guilty Simpson + Sean Price + Black Milk

Random Axe is the new group from Stones Throw's Guilty Simpson, with Sean Price and Black Milk. Random Axe - Monster Babies (MP3) Read More

May 21, 2009

Madlib, J. Rocc and Benji B at Deviation in London

Report from: Deviationmusic.net. Photos: Fatsarazzi Read More

May 18, 2009

First Ten 45s

When Stones Throw began releasing 7-inch singles 10 years ago in early 1999, many people (including our distributor at the time) wondered what the fuck... Read More

May 18, 2009

Belgium: Madlib J.Rocc Egon and Skeletor

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. 3: Antwerp, Beligum Four... Read More

May 16, 2009

Milan: Madlib J.Rocc Egon

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. 2: Milan I should... Read More

May 15, 2009

Rome: Madlib J.Rocc Egon

Egon is on tour in Europe with Madlib & J.Rocc and will be updating us through the end of the month. 1: Rome After three... Read More

May 13, 2009

Dam-Funk in XLR8R 126

"I definitely am a true believer that there are things we're not privy to but are happening all around us," Dâmon Riddick, the one-man-band and... Read More

May 13, 2009

Dam Funk x Animal Collective Remix

In time for summer, Dâm-Funk has remixed Animal Collective's "Summertime Clothes" which will be released on 12-inch single in June on Domino Records (cover art... Read More

May 13, 2009

Ma Dukes with “The Dilla Ensemble” at Berklee College of Music

By Chris Faraone for thephoenix.com If you follow hip-hop the way stalkers follow blondes, then it might seem that the mania surrounding Detroit producer J... Read More

May 13, 2009

James Pants and Joe Bataan in Europe, June 2009

James Pants is doing a few dates in Europe in June with Latin soul legend Joe Bataan. James will joint Joe Bataan live, and do... Read More

May 13, 2009

Madlib London show rescheduled from May 13th to 19th

MAY 13 - Tonight’s event, Deviation at Fabric featuring Madlib and J Rocc, has had to be rescheduled. Due to passport issues, Madlib was unable... Read More

May 13, 2009

Madlib and J. Rocc Europe Tour May 2009

Madlib & J.Rocc are touring Europe in May 2009. May 13 - London: Deviation @ Fabric Tickets May 14 - Rome: Circolo degli Artisti Tickets... Read More

May 12, 2009

“Excuse me, but I believe you've sampled my funk.”

In the store | Matthew Larkin Cassell: The Complete Works It’s not often that a sample clearance claim against a record company turns out to... Read More

May 7, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne: URB Next 100

Mayer Hawthorne never planned it this way. With one silly demo, seemingly made in jest, Andrew Cohen has gone from a relatively obscure DJ to... Read More

May 4, 2009

eMusic: Maureen Yancey Remembers Her Son, J Dilla

Pubished by eMusic.com: Hey Ma - Maureen Yancey Remembers Her Son, J Dilla There's a disarming effervescence to Maureen Yancey as she shares memories of... Read More

May 3, 2009

ST 09 in Portland

Wolf, Mayer, Dam, James Pants & Royal Zodiac in Portland, by Arian Stevens (www). Read More

April 28, 2009

Yes, we life coffee: Stones Throw x Intelligentsia Coffee

A few months ago an email came to us asking, "hey, do you guys like coffee?" In what seemed like moments after the obvious reply,... Read More

April 28, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne - Just Ain't Gonna Work Out - Video

Directed by Henry DeMaio | The first single and video from Mayer Hawthorne. This track was released on his debut album A Strange Arrangement. On... Read More

April 27, 2009

Savath and Savalas La Llama CDs in stock

Prefuse 73 aka Guillermo Scott Herren, Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Sarlos Lange's Savath & Savalas album La Llama drops worldwide May 19. The CD... Read More

April 27, 2009

Quasimoto Cubeecraft by Rbst

Quasimoto Cubeecraft paper toy with brick & cigarette, made by Rbst - Free Download Cubeecraft creates templates for papercraft toys which are free to download.... Read More

April 25, 2009

Stussy Throw

Stussy & Stones Throw have created four shirts (2 designs, 2 colorways) for the Stones Throw 2009 Tour. Two of these will be sold on... Read More

April 22, 2009

Madvillain “One Beer (Drunk Version)”

DOWNLOAD: Madvillain - One Beer (Drunk Version) MP3 MC: DOOM. Produced by Madlib This is the one-sided 45 from Madvillainy 2: The Box, the limited-edition... Read More

April 20, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne A Few Tracks CD: Tour Exclusive

5 Tracks.  Stones Throw US Tour Dates Read More

April 19, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne “Maybe So, Maybe No”

IN THE STORE Mayer Hawthorne - “Maybe So, Maybe No” 12-inch Mayer Hawthorne's 12-inch "Maybe So Maybe No" b/w "I Wish It Would Rain" (each... Read More

April 16, 2009

T-Shirts: Stones Throw Logo 2009

2009 Style. Small logo on front. Big logo on back. Two Shirts, both incorporating water based inks to give it a retro feel and look.... Read More

April 16, 2009

Stones Throw USA and Canada Tour

"Fresh off of their sold out spring tour of Europe, Peanut Butter Wolf, James Pants, Dam-Funk, and Mayer Hawthorne are now touring the US &... Read More

April 11, 2009

Peanut Butter Wolf Interview with Bona Fide

This interview was originally published in Bona Fide Magazine from UK. Great magazine & website which you can check out here www.bonafideuk.com Chris Manak adopted... Read More

April 10, 2009

Stones Throw Meets Ed Banger - The Video

Video by Alan of Mass Corp from Stones Throw's Europe Tour. USA tour begins April 21. Dates here. Read More

April 7, 2009

Vanity Fair: Mayer Hawthorne and Egon

Mayer Hawthorne on Vanity Fair? It's a strange new world. Some more pics (of beards) from Mayer Hawthorne & Egon's gig at the Vanity Fair... Read More

April 2, 2009

Mulatu Astatke and The Heliocentrics - Inspiration Information 3

IN THE STORE Mulatu Astatke and The Heliocentrics - Inspiration Information 3 The Heliocentrics – the London-based collective centered around drummer Malcolm Catto, bassist Jake... Read More

March 30, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 44: Gaslamp Killer Live at Hella International

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: STONES THROW PODCAST 44: GASLAMP KILLER LIVE AT HELLA INTERNATIONAL Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an indefinite... Read More

March 29, 2009

Hella International 2009: Pics

Madness in Miami on Saturday at Stones Throw's Hella International, our third year of this event at Miami's Winter Music Conference. The party went down... Read More

March 25, 2009

Dam-Funk On Point

From on-point.de & ondasonora.be, Dam-Funk interviewed in Antwerp. Dam-Funk's “Let's Take Off” Maxi 12-inch coming in April 2009. www.stonesthrow.com/damfunk Read More

March 25, 2009

Aloe Blacc and Truth and Soul

Aloe Blacc began work on his second album for Stones Throw. The album will be produced and recorded by Leon “El” Michels and Jeff Silverman,... Read More

March 24, 2009

Europe Tour Photos by Schiko

Stones Throw Europe Tour 2009: Amsterdam, Vienna, Cologne. Photos by Schiko (www). And props to our friends at Carhartt for putting this tour on. More... Read More

March 24, 2009

DOOM Interview in Rolling Stone

Reclusive Rapper Doom Talks New LP Born Like This and Responds to Fan Rage American underground rap iconoclast Doom (formerly MF Doom) releases his new... Read More

March 21, 2009

SXSW: Mayer Hawthorne and Egon

SXSW: Mayer Hawthorne and Egon played records for a bunch of people who didn't care all that much. Except for NPR's Washington based staff (who... Read More

March 20, 2009

Beats and Breaks on Vinyl

Years before we ever released a CD, and before the MP3 was even invented, we were releasing vinyl breaks & beats, and the vinyl instrumental... Read More

March 19, 2009

Karriem Riggins in Detroit Metro Times

Written by William E. Ketchum III and published in Metro Times, March 18, 2009 www.metrotimes.com Despite the opinions of naysayers, hip-hop producers often have very... Read More

March 19, 2009

Switzerland: The Dam-Funk Episode

Part 4: Paris Part 1: London And the rest Read More

March 18, 2009

Black Quas

Limited edition of 1. This one's going to Madlib. Read More

March 17, 2009

Verocai (& Madlib (& DOOM))

Legendary Brazilian composer Arthur Verocai conducted a 36-piece orchestra in Los Angeles for the third installment of Mochilla & VTech's Timeless Series on Sunday, March... Read More

March 14, 2009

Ghostface and DOOM Produced by Oh No

“Chinatown Wars” from the Grand Theft Auto Soundtrack. Original & Remix both produced by Oh No. MP3 download at Rappcats.com www.stonesthrow.com/ohno www.myspace.com/mfdoom Read More

March 13, 2009

Europe Tour Video Pt. 4

There's More: Videos: Tour Diary Tour Shirts Photos: Stones Throw x Ed Banger in Paris Stones Throw Europe Tour presented by Carhartt. Remaining: Fri, 13... Read More

March 13, 2009

Hella International 2009

The third year of Hella International at Miami WMC, will take place March 28 at the Fontainebleau Resort. DJs: Peanut Butter Wolf, A-Trak & Dave... Read More

March 12, 2009

Stones Throw X Carhartt Tour Shirt

Here's the shirts from the Europe Tour. We have a few available here on the website. White & Red Grey & Grey Read More

March 10, 2009

Savath and Savalas La Llama

IN THE STORE: Savath & Savalas - Ll Llama Digital: March 16 (Stones Throw Exclusive) LP/CD: May 19 (Worldwide) Savath & Savalas is Guillermo Scott... Read More

March 10, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne: New tracks on BBC 1Xtra with Benji B

Mayer Hawthorne was on the radio with Benji B on BBC 1Xtra last week debuting a number of new tracks from his upcoming album on... Read More

March 9, 2009

Stones Throw x Ed Banger: Photos

Stones Throw 2009 Europe Tour, presented by Carhartt, kicked off in Paris. We had a sold-out event at Bataclan: Stones Throw meets Ed Banger. Peanut... Read More

March 7, 2009

James Pants Video Diary Pt. 1

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March 6, 2009

Madlib. Headlib. Tshirt.

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March 5, 2009

Deviation London with Mayer Hawthorne

At Benji B's Deviation in London. Mayer Hawthorne in the house on the eve of Stones Throw's Europe Tour. Photos by Fatsarazzi (www) Carhartt Presents... Read More

March 4, 2009

Stones Throw iTunes Sampler

Stones Throw sampler on iTunes. Some new, previously unreleased joints from Dam-Funk, Guilty Simpson, MED and Savath y Savalas (Prefuse 73), J.Rocc and James Pants.... Read More

February 20, 2009

Suite for Ma Dukes

In the store | SUITE FOR MA DUKES Carlos Niño & Miguel Atwood Ferguson have chosen to pay tribute to J Dilla by interpreting his... Read More

February 19, 2009

Pimp Paul and Playboy Wolf Valentine's Day Show

Feb 13 in Los Angeles. Photos by Kiwamu, Lax & Lambo. Pimp Paul & Playboy Wolf, by Wolf Podcast 42: Be Our Valentine Prince Paul... Read More

February 19, 2009

Obey x Dilla

Obey's Shepard Fairey, with B+, has created a print of J. Dilla based on B+'s 2003 Jaylib photograph. The 400 prints (18 in x 24... Read More

February 13, 2009

From the J.Rocc Vaults: Ruff Draft, Toronto, 2007

J. ROCC: “As I get ready for Nightlife tomorrow night (2/14/09)...I like to re-visit sets of the past. Here's one from the archives... This party... Read More

February 11, 2009

Mixtape and Interview with James Pants from Carhartt Radio

Carhartt has put together a mixtape and interview with James Pants. Check the mixtape at: www.carhartt-streetwear.com/music James, along with Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-Funk and Mayer... Read More

February 10, 2009

Hoodies and Crew Neck Sweatshirts

It's been a long time in the making, but after sourcing countless millsand manufacturers from around the globe, we have arrived at our official cut... Read More

February 6, 2009

Jaylib Live 2004

J ROCC WRITES: This is the first show we ever did. It was a party for the release of the Madvillain LP. We didn't practice... Read More

February 5, 2009

Paris Apeshit for Dilla

Some guys in Paris had a show in honor of J Dilla. House Shoes spun. Crowd went apeshit. Pics by Mr Mass (www). Read More

February 5, 2009

Stones Throw x Ed Banger

L.A.'s Stones Throw and Paris's Ed Banger Records will have a live show together in Paris at Bataclan, March 6, 2009, on the first night... Read More

February 4, 2009

Pimp Paul and Playboy Wolf, by Playboy Wolf

Damn. I haven't blogged in almost a year. I didn't even do one for my 888 and that was one of the best DJ experiences... Read More

February 4, 2009

J. Rocc's Dilla Set: Soundlessons, 2-25-06

Since it is the month of Dilla for everyone.... (it's Dilla all year for myself) I thought I would put up a mix from Soundlession.... Read More

February 3, 2009

Dilla Month!

A few of the events happening around the country paying tribute to J Dilla: SUITE FOR MA DUKES SUN, FEB 22, LOS ANGELES Miguel Atwood-Ferguson... Read More

February 2, 2009

Jonathan Brown - Bass Creator's Groove (Video)

Jonathan Brown - Bass Creator's Groove From the Stones Throw comp B-Ball Zombie War. Video Directed & Animated by James Reitano. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JzDYv4VBYk www.vimeo.com/3059338 Read More

January 30, 2009

Raise It Up for Ma Dukes!

Parra didn't like what he read in this Vibe article so he got to work. T-SHIRT: Raise It Up for Ma Dukes! Available now. Maureen... Read More

January 27, 2009

Prince Paul and Peanut Butter Wolf a.k.a. Pimp Paul and Play Boy Wolf

Prince Paul and Peanut Butter Wolf have a valentine's day special which will be happening at the Echoplex in Los Angeles, Friday Feb 13. Egyptian... Read More

January 26, 2009

Kidrobot's Quasimoto

Kid Robot and Quasimoto have teamed up for the Quasimoto figure, which will be released February 19, 2009. The Quasimoto figure is 8-inches tall, available... Read More

January 25, 2009

History of Lord Quas

On the eve of the release of the Quasimoto figure by Kidrobot, a quick look back at the history of Lord Quas... Madlib has told... Read More

January 22, 2009

Mulatu and Heliocentics

Watch the interview with Mulatu / The Heliocentrics about their forthcoming album "Inspiration Information 3". www.stonesthrow.com/heliocentics Read More

January 21, 2009

Funk vs. Fake Funk: Worst Parra Knock-Offs of the Year Awards

THE FUNK: FAKIN' THE FUNK: EAST L.A. FUNK: CROOKED BOOTLEG LOOSE-THREADS-N-SHIT FOUND IN SINGAPORE FUNK: “you know you gotta read the label...” - RZA “...if... Read More

January 21, 2009

Mayer Hawthorne “Just Ain't Gonna Work Out” Song of the Day on NPR

Mayer Hawthorne is a twentysomething white singer who grew up on Detroit R&B. In his first single, "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out," he draws on... Read More

January 19, 2009

Stones Throw Europe 2009

Carhartt presents Stones Throw Europe Tour 2009 with Peanut Butter Wolf, Dam-Funk, James Pants (performing live with Royal Zodiac) and Mayer Hawthorne. Different poster color... Read More

January 13, 2009

The Battle for J Dilla's Legacy

THREE YEARS AFTER HIS UNTIMELY DEATH, J DILLA'S BEATS AND REPUTATION LOOM EVER LARGER OVER HIP HOP. BUT FOR HIS MOTHER - WHO NURSED THE... Read More

January 12, 2009

Dam-Funk's Rhythm Trax Commercial 4 U

From D-F: The DâM-FunK RHYTHM TRAX VOL. IV Commercial 4 U. Directed by: RAD Overseen by: D-F *Nararated by the OG Funksta from Sunset &... Read More

January 11, 2009

Stones Throw Podcast 41: J. Rocc Live at The Do-Over

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE Stones Throw Podcast 41: J. Rocc Live at The Do-Over All of Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for... Read More

January 5, 2009

Percee P Japan 2009

Percee P is playing three shows in Japan. Sunday, January 11th in Okayama at Mars. Thursday, January 15th, in Tokyo at Heavy Sick Zero. Saturday,... Read More

January 3, 2009

J.Rocc, Egon, Karriem Riggins, Blackjoy at Radio Nova in Paris

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December 31, 2008

Mayer Hawthorne on Michigan Radio: From Hip-Hop To Doo Wop For Ann Arbor Native

MP3: LISTEN Music critics say Ann Arbor native Mayer Hawthorne is someone to listen for next year. Hawthorne is a Doo Wop artist who recently... Read More

December 23, 2008

J.Rocc record rundown in Wax Poetics

After interviewing DJ Rhettmatic for the Record Rundown in Wax Poetics #22, he mentioned being clowned by fellow World Famous Beat Junkie J.Rocc for exceeding... Read More

December 16, 2008

Dam-Funk in Shook Magazine

"You'​re almos​t guara​nteed​ a nice big dose of soul in anyth​ing you might​ find here.​ That,​ and somet​hing you can bang to. You'​re going​ to... Read More

December 12, 2008

Toronto, Chicago and Atlanta: Stones Throw’s Move in December

Stones Throw’s MOVE is a bi-monthly event in Toronto, Chicago and Atlanta. Toronto, Fri., Dec 12: Dam-Funk & Mayer Hawthorne at Wrongbar Chicago, Sat., Dec... Read More

December 10, 2008

Madlib’s Beat Konducta: Dirty Beats and Dirty Covers

If anyone is wondering why it looks like there is black mold growing on their copy of Beat Konducta Vol. 6, here is the reason:... Read More

December 8, 2008

Karriem Riggins, Malcolm Catto, J.Rocc, Egon, Blackjoy in Paris

After Barcelona comes Paris. Photos by Egon with live photos by Mr. Mass. Read More

December 5, 2008

Dam-Funk Rhythm Trax Vol. 4

Dam Funk’s Rhythm Trax Vol. 4 is the fourth installment of Stones Throw’s DJ friendly Rhythm Trax series (preceded by James Pants, DJ Romes, &... Read More

December 4, 2008

Stones Throw's Move returns to Atlanta, Dec. 20

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December 3, 2008

Stones Throw Podcast 40: Hawthorne Radio

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE STONES THROW PODCAST 40: HAWTHORNE RADIO Stones Throw's podcasts are released as free downloads for an indefinite period of time. In... Read More

December 2, 2008

Heliocentrics release Sirius B feat. Vast Aire

IN THE STORE: Heliocentrics - Sirius B $5.99 Digital EP Sirius B is the final installment of the three vinyl-only EPs released in conjunction with... Read More

December 1, 2008

Madvillain Box Set Wins Grammy

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November 25, 2008

Madlib x Stones Throw x Brent Rollins

You up on Madlib's aliases? Madlib: (see also) Madvillain: Young Jazz Rebels: Loop Digga: Quasimoto: Supreme Team: Yesterdays New Quintet: Yesterdays Universe: The Last Electro... Read More

November 24, 2008

Madlib, J. Rocc and Egon: Japan Tour Photos, Last Day

Osaka. No photos of the show yet. Madlib, J.Rocc, Egon - Japan 2008 Tour Photos, Day 1 Madlib, J.Rocc, Egon - Japan 2008 Tour Photos,... Read More

November 23, 2008

James Pants in China

James Pants is a dude from Spokane, and Stones Throw's first artist to travel to both Russia (last month) and China (last week). He went... Read More

November 21, 2008

Madlib, J. Rocc and Egon: Japan Tour Photos, Day Two

Day Two. Tokyo. Show at Club Air at around Midnight. To the fish market at dawn. Madlib, J. Rocc and Egon: Japan Tour Photos, Day... Read More

November 20, 2008

Madlib, J. Rocc and Egon: Japan Tour Photos, Day One

Stones Throw has always been heavy on DJs and producers, so we like that kind of touring where you’ve got only two shows to do,... Read More

November 20, 2008

Joaquin Phoenix (dressed like The Dude) debuts rap career at Dam-Funk's Funkmosphere

Joaquin Phoenix showed up at Dam-Funk's Culver City hot spot Funkmosphere on Monday night to debut his rap career, along with your boy Casey Affleck... Read More

November 18, 2008

ST @ CMJ 08: The Video

From Stones Throw's showcase at NYC's Gallery Bar in October, with DJs: Madlib, Wolf, Edan, Dam-Funk, Egon, Mayer Hawthorne, James Pants, Arabian Prince, and the... Read More

November 10, 2008

Stones Throw Posters, Prints, Artwork

Stones Throw has always been about more than music. It's been creativity of many kinds: DJing, beat making, photos, artwork, and 3-foot-high anteater-looking vandals, among... Read More

November 10, 2008

Omar Rodriguez Lopez.

We make things, and work with people that make things. Why not? Omar Rodriguez Lopez's album Old Money was released on Stones Throw in 2008.... Read More

November 4, 2008

Introducing: Mayer Hawthorne and The County

Mayer Hawthorne is Stones Throw's newest artist. His debut track “Just Ain't Gonna Work Out” (aka “I'm Sorry”) premiered on Giles Peterson's Best of 2008... Read More

October 23, 2008

ST @ CMJ 08 Photos

NYC, October 08. B+W pics by Mel at villageslum.com. Thanks: VTech, the DJs: Madlib, Wolf, Edan, Dam-Funk, Egon, Mayer Hawthorne, James Pants, Arabian Prince, and... Read More

October 17, 2008

DJ Dusk's Rootdown Soundclash now on DVD

Early in 2001 the Los Angeles club Root Down put on their first of a three part series called “Sound Clash,” organized & hosted by... Read More

October 15, 2008

Jason Jägel’s 73 Funshine: Art Book and Madlib 10-Inch Vinyl

IN THE STORE: JASON JAGEL/MADLIB - 73 FUNSHINE Book & 10-inch vinyl: 208 color pages, 14 x 12 x 1 inches, 2lb. Released by Electric... Read More

October 14, 2008

Weird Beard

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October 12, 2008

Stones Throw at CMJ 08

Stones Throw CMJ 08, presented by VTech. DJs: Madlib, PB Wolf, Edan the DJ, Dam-Funk, Egon, James Pants, Arabian Prince, Mayer Hawthorne & hosted by... Read More

October 12, 2008

Koushik in Guardian UK: Beats, breaks and nice hot syrup

Los Angeles's Stones Throw records is one of the more idiosyncratic labels in hip-hop. Among its artists is Madlib, a prolific local producer who sometimes... Read More

October 6, 2008

A Cappellas

We occasionally get emails from people asking for us to send them MC a cappellas, but like Guilty Simpson said, “I don't write raps for... Read More

October 2, 2008

Dam-Funk and Benji B at Deviation in London

Pics by Fats Shariff (www) www.stonesthrow.com/damfunk www.deviationmusic.net/blog Read More

October 1, 2008

Back to the Future: Dam-Funk in Wax Poetics

A tight, shoe box-shaped room in West Los Angeles shakes with the sound of boogie funk every Monday night. On the decks, Dam-Funk drops early... Read More

October 1, 2008

“Best Record Label: Stones Throw” – LA Weekly

BEST L.A. RECORD LABEL: STONES THROW RECORDS By Randall Roberts www.laweekly.com Oct. 2, 2008 It buggers the imagination that any sane person would consider running... Read More

September 27, 2008

James Pants Europe Tour 2008

James Pants will be performing live with his band the Royal Zodiac on a tour through Europe this month and next. Dates below. Thu, 25,... Read More

September 20, 2008

Stones Throw's Move: Chicago and Toronto

Move! is Stones Throw's bi-monthly event in Chicago & Toronto. DJing this October 17 & 18: Madlib, J.Rocc, Karriem Riggins. Check the photos from 2007's... Read More

September 16, 2008

James Pants + ATrak Remix + New Single = Greatness.

James Pants new single “Crystal Lite,” with a new remix of Ka$h by Trizzy (aka A-Trak) & XXXchange is now in stores, and available for... Read More

September 11, 2008

Koushik in Dazed and Confused

While he may be short of the ill-fitting suit and flying police box, to all intents and purposes Koushik is the real time traveller in... Read More

September 3, 2008

73 Funshine by Jason Jagel: Free release party in L.A.

Join us, Sunday, September 7 at Turntable Lab in Los Angeles for a free show, serving as the book release party for Jason Jagel's forthcoming... Read More

August 15, 2008

Arabian Prince's Electro Legacy Gives Gangstas Something 2 Dance 2-Again

Before they were Niggaz With Attitude, N.W.A were negroes with activator. That’s the case made by Arabian Prince’s Innovative Life: The Anthology, 1984-1989, which compiles... Read More

August 15, 2008

West Coast Rap Timeline: 1980s

Download: West Coast Rapp Timeline (PDF) from Arabian Prince's Innovative Life CD/LP “Let's Hit The Beach” (MP3) from Arabian Prince's Innovative Life West Coast Rap... Read More

August 14, 2008

Arabian Prince–Innovative Life Earplug Review

A onetime member of incendiary rap act N.W.A., freaky electro producer Arabian Prince exudes period style; Innovative Life, Stones Throw's loving anthology of his early... Read More

August 11, 2008

Dam-Funk “Toeachizown” Video

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August 11, 2008

The Final 8.

Last night of PB Wolf's 888 ... this one at a location we found only 36 hours earlier ... 8 hours of DJs: Wolf, Egyptian... Read More

August 7, 2008

888 Day 6: Dub Club!

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August 6, 2008

888 in the 4s and 5s at Funkmosphere and Cinespace

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August 6, 2008

TURN IT UP!

CASSETTE J Dilla Ruff Draft. “...straight from the muthaf#%kn cassette!” Released only with the TURN IT UP box set. T-SHIRT TURN IT UP! A Little... Read More

August 4, 2008

888, day 3: the Do-Over

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August 3, 2008

888, days 1 and 2: Firecracker and Funky Sole

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August 1, 2008

Karl Hector and the Malcouns “Sahara Swing” Video

More Info: www.stonesthrow.com/news/show/id/262 Sahara Swing CD/LP: www.stonesthrow.com/store/album/karl-hector-the-malcouns/sahara-swing-2 Read More

July 31, 2008

Arabian Prince Innovative Life

Arabian Prince is like the Pete Best of NWA. He was in there at the embryonic stage just long enough for Dre to deactivate his... Read More

July 23, 2008

Madvillainy 2: The Box

SOLD OUT. The box was manufactured in 2008. It contained: CD: Madvillainy “2” The Madlib Remix. 25 tracks. Read more below. 7-INCH: “One Beer (Drunk Version)”... Read More

July 19, 2008

www.stonesthrow.com

Welcome. This is our first major website development since 2002. Our podcasts, news items, free downloads and event listings will continue, more now than ever... Read More

July 18, 2008

Dilla Ghost Doom

In late 2005 Ghostface Killa and MF DOOM were both recording over tracks from J Dilla's instrumental opus, Donuts, which saw release the following February.... Read More

July 16, 2008

James Pants Speaks

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July 15, 2008

Koushik - Out My Window

KOUSHIK - OUT MY WINDOW Four years after his first release on Stones Throw, the Canadian-bred artist known as Koushik presents Out My Window, his... Read More

July 8, 2008

888: PB Wolf Vs L.A.

From August 1st-August 8th, Peanut Butter Wolf will do an 8-day tour of L.A. in celebration of 8-8-08, performing all music video sets, with 8... Read More

July 3, 2008

Stones Throw Records Releases N.W.A. Affiliate Album

Arabian Prince is an oft overlooked legend of west coast Hip Hop. The Inglewood, California-born producer and emcee was instrumental in the development of the... Read More

June 8, 2008

Oh No vs. Oneness of Juju

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE Stones Throw Podcast 34: Oh No Vs. Oneness of Juju We struck an agreement with Plunky Branch of the legendary Oneness... Read More

June 3, 2008

Mulatu Astatke and The Heliocentrics Live

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June 2, 2008

Pants Pants

Pics by ST Bot & others jacked from Glen's TURNTABLEPANTS Gallery. (Thanks Glen.) Read More

May 22, 2008

Madlib, J.Rocc, B+, Coleman in Europe, 2008

Photos by Dolan (www) in Dublin & Limerick and Mauro Puccini (www) in Rome. Read More

May 1, 2008

Rhythm Trax: Beats on Wax

Vol. 1: James Pants. Vol. 2: DJ Romes. Both are out now. More to come. Read More

April 15, 2008

J Rocc Blue Note Mix

Blue Note has just released "Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples From The Blue Note Lab" - a collection of records from their back catalog which have... Read More

April 1, 2008

Cover Art By...

Cover Art By: New Music Graphics by Adrian Shaughnessy features 8 pages of interview and graphics by Stones Throw designer Jeff Jank. The book has... Read More

March 20, 2008

Lemaire+Stones Throw

Christophe Lemaire, the Creative Director for iconic French sportswear brand Lacoste as well as his own brand Lemaire Collection, has collaborated with one of his... Read More

March 18, 2008

Wolf Pants Europe 08

UK, Dublin, and at the launch party for Lemaire+Stones Throw in Paris. Photos by Dolan, Ryan Hunn, Jerome Black Joy and PB Wolf. Madvillain wall... Read More

February 25, 2008

Hella International

Hella International is Stones Throw's party at Miami's Winter Music Conference. The event was held in 2007, when we brought along a 3x12-inch box set,... Read More

February 15, 2008

The Verdict

Guilty Simpson is a beast on the mic. He’s dirty and raw and reeks of Detroit swagger, and, when all gears are grinding, he’s also... Read More

February 4, 2008

Conrad O. Johnson, former leader of The Kashmere Stage Band, dies at 92

Conrad O. Johnson, bandleader of the Kashmere High School Stage Band from 1968-1978 and owner of Kram Records, the label that issued the Band’s legendary... Read More

February 1, 2008

Stones Throw’s Newest One-Man Band

Future Shock-era Herbie Hancock, L.A. electro, New Age-y French disco, and Paradise Garage love-funkists Skyy may inform the tracks on Welcome (Stones Throw, the debut... Read More

January 27, 2008

Interview with PB Wolf about Stones Throw artist James Pants

When and how did you meet James Pants? I met James at a show in Texas 6 years ago. I was DJing a rave and... Read More

January 4, 2008

Stones Throw Podcast 28: Boogie Funk mixed by Dam-Funk

STONES THROW PODCAST ARCHIVE: Stones Throw Podcast 28: Boogie Funk mixed by Dam-Funk 1.THE ANTILLES – “I’ve Got To Have You” :: Creole / ’83... Read More

December 15, 2007

Madlib's Medicine Show: Madlib, Karriem Riggins, J.Rocc in Europe

Dec. 8, 2007 - Madlib, Karriem Riggins, and J.Rocc arrive in UK to perform at All Tomorrow's Parties at the request of Portishead. They will... Read More

December 15, 2007

Coming Out Hard

Remember when Prodigy threatened to "rock you in the face [and] stab your brain with your nose bone" on "Shook Ones Pt. II"? In an... Read More

November 22, 2007

Perseverance

Hard luck and an apparent paucity of resources prevented Patterson Projects-raised battle rap titan Percee P from releasing his debut album until this year, though... Read More

October 8, 2007

Illest Villain

When the virtuosic MC, MF DOOM teamed up with equally talented LA producer Madlib to work on a Stones Throw LP back in 2004, it... Read More

October 1, 2007

Beat Konducta in Nashville: Beat Konducta Vol. 4 Misprint

Vinyl LP copies of "Beat Konducta in India: Vol. 4" will probably be shipping late, due to a recent discovery: A man with a piano... Read More

September 18, 2007

Bumps: Stones Throw beat album by Tortoise drummers Bitney, Herndon, and McEntire

IN THE STORE BUMPS by BUMPS Album Beats, Breaks, Raw, Drums by Tortoise drummers Bitney, Herndon, and McEntire The three percussion experts behind the seminal... Read More

September 9, 2007

Now they wanna see him

1989, the South Bronx. Percee P, 19 - a dweller of the Patterson projects since the age of three - has been getting a little... Read More

September 6, 2007

Newsweek: The Hip-Hop Army that is Madlib

Madlib's fondness for aliases obscures the fact that he's one of hip-hop's pre-eminent creative forces. Can one guy be doing all that? By Joshua Alston,... Read More

August 1, 2007

Oh No discussing Dr. No's Oxperiment in Remix Mag.

Profile on producer Oh No. Oh No, little brother to producer Madlib, discusses his daily practice of making beats and the left-field experiment of recording... Read More

August 1, 2007

Uncooked Symphonies

Oh No discovers foreign funk close to home Oxnard, California, in the '70s was an unlikely setting for sonic profusion. After all, the suburban landscape... Read More

August 1, 2007

Dr. No's Oxperiment

3.5/4 Oxnard, California producer Oh No is no stranger to the offbeat concept album. His previous, well-conceived full-length was made entirely of samples taken from... Read More

July 20, 2007

Yesterdays Universe and Hip-Hop Culture

I swear to the sweet baby Jesus, if I see one more HipHopDX reader posting the words “What does this have to do with hip-hop?!”... Read More

July 15, 2007

PB Wolf: 7 Clubs in 7 Days in L.A.

Day 7, Funky Sole at Star Shoes My dad used to have a friend named Seven. This was when we lived in El Paso. I... Read More

July 8, 2007

The Quiet Man

I shouldn’t have been that surprised when a Stones Throw Records exec informed me that producer/rapper/musician/postmillennial renaissance man Madlib, the label’s most prized possession, wouldn’t... Read More

July 1, 2007

Chopped Locks

Six years ago, URB ran a story on Galt MacDermot that began, 'You may not recognize the name ... but you're familiar with his music.'... Read More

July 1, 2007

Yesterdays Universe

Bad news first: Madlib has officially broken up with himself, which subsequently disbands the 12 other bands that makeup Yesterdays Universe, due to those bands... Read More

May 13, 2007

Stones Throw Podcast 21: Madlib Remixes 1997-2007

J.Rocc put this one together, collecting ten years of Madlib's remixes. Many of these were released by the artists on singles, others were made for... Read More

May 9, 2007

Percee P in XXL

When veteran Bronx lyricist Percee P re-emerged in '05 with his Madlib produced Stone Throw debut single "Put It On The Line," the confusing collision... Read More

April 16, 2007

The Real Dilla

Written by Reed Fischer for CMJ, published April 2007. A year after his death, getting to know enigmatic rapper/producer J Dilla hasn’t gotten any easier.... Read More

March 20, 2007

J Dilla - Ruff Draft

In the store | J Dilla - Ruff Draft "Before we get this started, let me explain it. It's Ruff Draft. For my real niggaz... Read More

January 25, 2007

Liberation

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January 15, 2007

Madvillain Figure by Kid Robot and Stones Throw

ST & Kid Robot's Madvillain figure in green & black sold out on its first day of sale (Jan. 11). Thanks to everyone who snatched... Read More

December 9, 2006

True Kings of The Underground

DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, founder of Stones Throw Records, has been quietly building an empire through word of mouth, and his name is on the... Read More

December 6, 2006

Expressions

Several years ago, with a reputation marked by an all-encompassing spirituality and devotion to God, West Coast rapper Declaime began to blossom into a singer.... Read More

December 1, 2006

Georgia Anne Muldrow in Straight No Chaser: Space Cadet

At just 22 years of age, single, songwriter and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow has been hailed by ?uestlove as one of the new generation of... Read More

December 1, 2006

The story behind some of J Dilla's greatest productions

Interviews with Common, Kweli, Ma Dukes, Badu, Phat Kat and others by Egon, Eric Ducker and Edwin Houghton, originally published by Fader, 2006. Think twice,... Read More

December 1, 2006

Reformation of a Dilla Skeptic

By now I would think that most everybody has seen the t-shirt that states “Dilla Changed My Life.” Obviously Dilla’s influence was felt far and... Read More

November 9, 2006

Knights of the Turntable

All-Star DJs and turntablists A-Trak, Peanut Butter Wolf, Craze, J.Rocc, Dan the Automator and ie.MERG put their heads together to discuss the state of the... Read More

November 9, 2006

MF DOOM and Madlib Live: Chrome Children DVD

MF DOOM, Madlib, Madvillain, Peanut Butter Wolf, Percee P, MED, Egon and others appearing on [adultswim] and Stones Throw's Chrome Children DVD/CD: Chrome Children DVD/CD Read More

November 8, 2006

Hard To Pin Down

We don't just mean stylistically, since she heavily borrows from golden-era free jazz, floats on a cloud of dusted hip hop and possesses a voice... Read More

November 6, 2006

Chrome Children Tour Photos: USA, 2006

Chrome Children Tour, USA.: Madlib, PB Wolf, J Rocc, Percee P, Guilty Simpson, Aloe Blacc, MED, Koushik, and Wildchild toured from California to Canada, to... Read More

November 1, 2006

Aloe Blacc in RE:UP

If Aloe Blacc was incarnated in any other physical form, he says he would be a tree. But he wasn't. He was born a musician.... Read More

October 3, 2006

Divided Soul

If there is a lesson to be gleaned from Garth Brooks' blink-length stint as the angst-riddled, soul-patched rocker Chris Gaines, it is that alter egos... Read More

October 1, 2006

Beat Happenings

Stones Throw Records mogul and vinyl archaeologist Egon digs deep with Cut Chemist and Mr. Life about collaborating, their new records and the trials and... Read More

September 25, 2006

Chrome Children Tour Photos: Japan, 2006

Chrome Children Tour in Japan, 2006: Madlib, Wolf, MED, Egon, Jeff Jank, and one cheap camera on the first part of the Chrome Children Tour.... Read More

September 9, 2006

Wolf Eyes

On October 3rd, Stones Throw and [adult swim] release their collaborative Chrome Children CD/DVD, a celebration of dusty and dusted (there's a difference!) gems from... Read More

August 9, 2006

Late Bloomer

NOBODY CAN ACCUSE Rhyme Inspector Percee P of jumping in too early. After growing up at the epicenter of hip-hop, then recording with a dizzying... Read More

August 9, 2006

Send in the Wolf

PB Wolf: Not your average predator Hip-hop legend Peanut Butter Wolf headlines this weekend's DMC Finals. Do not mince words with a wolf - especially... Read More

August 9, 2006

Free by Design: A Decade of Stones Throw Records

All the half-baked truisms about "creative control" and "artistic license" still resonate for quite a few artists in hip-hop, and it seems like all of... Read More

June 6, 2006

666 Mix

"This mix was done on 06/06/06 live in one take as a practice session for my 666 gig happening tonight at Cinespace. Sorry it's so... Read More

May 9, 2006

Percee Interview

Artofrhyme.com: Who are some artists that inspired you? Percee P: People like the Treacherous 3, Cold Crush, Fantastic Five, Fearless 4, Soul Son of course,... Read More

May 7, 2006

Jeff Jank: Sort of an interview

LIL'N: How long have you been in the art profession and what was your initial inspiration to get involved? JANK: I've been drawing since I... Read More

May 3, 2006

Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2

In Madlib's latest transmission, 35 bite-sized soul samples, space-jazz loops, and leftfield speech edits ride atop an endless rhythmic flow. Part beats CD and part... Read More

May 1, 2006

J Dilla Changed My Life

We didn't know his identity when we received a photo of a man wearing this hand-made shirt the day after what turned out to be... Read More

April 9, 2006

The P

Fourteen years of guest spots, sporadic 12" records and selling tapes outside of Fat Beats equals the definition of "Perseverance." He got his first shine... Read More

April 5, 2006

Fantastic Voyage

J DILLA, YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCER'S FAVORITE PRODUCER, MAY HAVE PASSED ON, BUT HIS MUSICAL LEGACY WILL NEVER FADE AWAY Some do it for the fame,... Read More

April 3, 2006

Jay Dee 1974-2006

Like the rest of the hip-hop nation, URB mourns the passing of J Dilla ... and more importantly, celebrates his Life. In these pages, those... Read More

March 19, 2006

Spiritualized

Tuesday night at Northern Lights Lounge in Detroit was Shoes’ House — and the room was stacked. This Tuesday (Feb. 7), in particular, was something... Read More

March 1, 2006

Thank You Jay Dee, Act 1

Our first podcast was released in March, 2006: A dedication to the late J Dilla, mixed by J Rocc on February 13, 2006. J.Rocc planned... Read More

February 25, 2006

Jay Dee's Last Days

The untold story of the noted Detroit hip-hop producer's drive to make music in the face of life-threatening illnessIt was near the end of summer... Read More

February 15, 2006

J Dilla and Madlib in Brazil

Dilla was a friend of Mochilla for many years before we knew him. We are those heads that lived and breathed his rumbling unquantised kicks... Read More

February 12, 2006

New York Times Obit: James Yancey, 32, Producer Known for Soulful Hip-Hop

New York Times, Feb. 14, 2006 by Kelefa Sanneh James Yancey, the innovative and influential hip-hop producer known as J Dilla or Jay Dee, died... Read More

February 12, 2006

J Dilla, 32. Rapper Became an Influential Hip-Hop Producer

James Yancey, known as J Dilla, an influential hip-hop producer whose music formed the backdrop to songs by artists including Common and A Tribe Called... Read More

January 29, 2006

Most Known Unknown

He's got more personalities than Cassidy and UTFO. True underground heads know that your boy Madlib is an odd bird. He's also one of hip-hop'ssss... Read More

November 20, 2005

Oh No and Galt MacDermot

Oh No is nearly half way done with a new production project based upon samples from the vast catalog of Galt MacDermot, best known as... Read More

November 7, 2005

Behind the Beat: Hip-Hop Home Studios book with J Dilla and Madlib

BEHIND THE BEAT: HIP HOP HOME STUDIOS by Rafael Rashid Ginko Press 160 Pages, 320 Color photos. Publication: December 1, 2005 Behind the Beat is... Read More

November 1, 2005

The Funky Side of Life

LA's premier beat conductor takes another dive deep in the jazz crates.The Funky Side of Life: 4.5/5 It's been another banner year for production powerhouse... Read More

October 1, 2005

Madlib and Melvin Van Peebles - Brer Soul meets Lord Quas

Melvin Van Peebles - filmmaker, author, playwright, and ... believe it or not, newest Stones Throw recording artist. Last night in Los Angeles, Melvin Van... Read More

August 1, 2005

David Axelrod: The Edge

Stones Throw General Manager Egon has compiled an anthology of legendary Los Angeles Producer/Composer David Axelrod's late 60s work at Capitol Records. "The Edge" CD... Read More

July 8, 2005

Push Comes to Shove

Some folks insist that Cali mic mathematicians like Wildchild, Declaime, Kazi and Medaphoar are indistinguishable, that all around the Madlib / Oxnard / Stones Throw... Read More

June 26, 2005

The Third Unheard, New York Times

Written by Jon Caramanica, published in The New York Times, June 26, 2005 Four years ago, DJ Ivory issued a challenge. He had long been... Read More

June 12, 2005

Madlib in Pound

If I were Madlib, I'd complete this cover story in less than 20 minutes. I'd quick-mix a few ill metaphors with some clever descriptors, not... Read More

June 9, 2005

The Stones Throw Revolution

Since 1979, Chris Manak has been maintaining hip hop with its authentic sound, ensuring the tracks he releases become future classics. He began by making... Read More

June 8, 2005

Love's A Real Thing

Love's A Real Thing is a Luaka Bop compilation. Stones Throw Records will be releasing the 2/LP edition. "A really mind-bending collection of grooves --... Read More

June 1, 2005

Sin City

In Jeff Jank's loopy, cut'n'paste mind, Quasimoto is a Kool Aid-red space alien with pointy ears like a squirrel, a big-assed snout halfway between a... Read More

June 1, 2005

Mighty Healthy

Earlier this year, hip-hop sites began publishing reports that J Dilla (a.k.a. Jay Dee) was comatose and lying on his deathbed. Well, here's a newsflash:... Read More

May 19, 2005

Bay Area Rap World Takes In the Brash and the Eccentric

Two of the most exciting new CD's out of California could be described as underground hip-hop, though they have almost nothing else in common. And... Read More

May 11, 2005

Lord Quas!

Nothing like a sunny, mid-morning in Los Angeles, California. When the smog recedes enough to let the crisp Santa Ana breeze swing through its buzzing... Read More

May 9, 2005

48 Hours 'til Beastie Boys by PB Wolf

Anyone who knows me from my high school days knows I was a Beastie Boys fanatic. This was before their first album came out (I... Read More

May 8, 2005

Mad Skills: Madlib in Scratch Magazine

Mad Skills: Madlib's eclectic talent has taken him to all parts of the globe. And it shows in his beats. MADLIB'S HOUSE HAS no street... Read More

May 5, 2005

Phantom Menace: Remix Mag Interview with Madlib and engineer Dave Cooley

Here's the story: On a lonely windswept night about seven years ago in Lost Gates (near Oxnard, Calif.), Madlib first encountered the elusive trickster who... Read More

May 1, 2005

Lord Quas takes over RE:UP

If Lord Quas, the bad character, the Astro Traveler, the Unseen, is the subject of this article, then it wouldn’t be complete without the input... Read More

May 1, 2005

Madlib's 5-star Quasimoto album

The Further Adventures of Lord Quas ***** (5/5) Madlib's favorite alter-ego Lives the Life we all desire Quasimoto is an artist better heard than described.... Read More

March 1, 2005

MF DOOM in Wire

Mask of Sorrow The mask must be in the box - one of those black flight cases with reinforced metal corners. It's as long as... Read More

March 1, 2005

Face Off

WHAT ARE QUASI'S MUSICAL TASTES?"He just listens to the beats - Dilla Beats, Oh No beats. He don't really like any other rappers. Quasi's not... Read More

February 9, 2005

The Last Shall Be First

"Perc is nice, worth the price, every verse entice / one of the most praised men to surface twice on the earth since Christ /... Read More

January 9, 2005

My Label Weighs A Ton

As well as being renowned for his own (mighty sharp) beats, Peanut Butter Wolf Is the overseer and executive producer of every record on the... Read More

January 8, 2005

Silent Treatment

Like laying out in the sun for too long or taking expired prescription painkillers, the music of Koushik will leave you genially woozy, spacing out... Read More

January 1, 2005

A Musical Guide To Stalking Your Ex Girlfriends

Published in Bizarre Magazine, 2005. It is hard to describe the work of Gary Wilson. People have called it 'equal parts David Byrne, Andy Warhol... Read More

December 8, 2004

Doom and Denver

In every era and in every world, be it music, art, skating, or math, there are several individuals leading the way. They're the ones stepping... Read More

December 7, 2004

Something about Gary Wilson is different...

Something about Gary Wilson is different. Many photos show him wrapped in plastic wrap. “I have always wrapped myself up with something when performing,” he... Read More

December 1, 2004

Imminent Doom

HE'S GOT MORE ALIASES THAN A CIA OPERATIVE, AND HE'S LIVED THROUGH STUFF MANY RAPPERS CAN ONLY RHYME ABOUT. BUT MF DOOM ISN'T HERE TO... Read More

December 1, 2004

The Third Unheard, MOJO

AS HIP HOP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF BEATS AND RHYMES, TIME TO RECOGNISE RAP'S FORGOTTEN NEW ENGLAND HEARTLAND. BY ALEX STIMMEL. In Hip Hop, location... Read More

November 20, 2004

Sound Pieces: Madlib Interview

If the essence of Hip Hop music is crate digging and chopping up samples in ways unheard before and the core of jazz is musical... Read More

October 19, 2004

Madlib Interview

Even Lou Donaldson, Melvin Sparks and Reuben Wilson know: Madlib's the man. Every time this guy steps in the studio, wizardry is being made. He... Read More

October 1, 2004

Oh No in Juice

Workaholic: Constaintly working man, who needs the strain like a drug. Otis Jackson Jr. aka Madlib for example is such a man, who fits into... Read More

September 15, 2004

Madlib in Tokion

In the future, music will have been divided into so many varieties of sub-genres that there will no longer be names for them all, and... Read More

September 8, 2004

No Boundaries, No Bars, No Nothing

There was a buzz a while ago about a show at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. “You gotta go,” someone told me, “because this is... Read More

September 8, 2004

You Don't Know Me

You could be forgiven for misjudging Gary Wilson because virtually everything about him seems odd. Take a look at sleeve of his seminal 1977 LP... Read More

September 1, 2004

Getting To Know Madlib

For starters, Madlib is not Quasimoto. The ferocious beatholic, jazz guru and Loop Digga known as Madlib may have been the sole progenitor of the... Read More

August 11, 2004

“Accordion”

Madvillain is a collaboration between Madlib (producer) and MF Doom (MC), two of the most distinctive artists in today's underground hip-hop scene. Despite critical raves,... Read More

July 25, 2004

J Dilla and Madlib Live: Jaylib at Rock The Bells

J Dilla, Madlib, and J Rocc at Rock The Bells, Anaheim, CA, 2004. Photos by Scott Dukes www | flickr Read More

June 20, 2004

The Third Unheard, Waterbury Republican

POOKEY BLOW NEVER MADE IT BIG. He never visited Jacob the Jeweler for diamond-encrusted bling; neither, did he tour countries where fans who barely spoke... Read More

June 10, 2004

Confessions of a mask

You could picture it now if it wasn't so damn dark. Two weed-dazzled, workaholic time travellers convene in the west. One, fresh from crossing Eastern... Read More

June 8, 2004

The Man in the Iron Mask

Los Angeles, April 3, 2003. Deep in the labyrinth backstage environs of Hollywood's Peter Fonda Theatre, the cream of the West Coast's underground hip hop... Read More

June 1, 2004

The Third Unheard – Village Voice

Written by Jeff Chang and published in Village Voice, June 1, 2004 The first reported death of hip-hop—and they've all been premature—came in the summer... Read More

May 30, 2004

The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip Hop, 1979-1983

IN THE STORE The Third Unheard: Connecticut Hip-Hop, 1979-1983 CD/2LP/Digital The Third Unheard Instrumentals 2LP/Digital J.Rocc Vs. Steinski 12-inch/Digital. Megamixes from The Third Unheard The... Read More

May 23, 2004

Multiple personalities? No bad thing

A superhero's powers are set free by his costume. The comic-book collaboration MadVillain - west-coast producer Madlib and villainous NYC rapper MF Doom - would... Read More

May 6, 2004

Oh No in Elemental Magazine

Saying that Mike Jackson, a.k.a. Oh No, is prolific is pretty much an understatement. The Kaliwild representative and Oxnard resident is more like a man... Read More

May 6, 2004

Oh No in Elusive Styles

When you're the son of 70s soul singer Otis Jackson and Madlib's kid brother, residing in the prolific battlefield of the west coast underground, it's... Read More

May 1, 2004

Oh No in Anthem

OH NO – MADLIB'S LITTLE BRO' PROVES THAT IT'S ALL IN THE FAMILY Expressing crude lyricism and unconventional beat-making methodology, Oh No the Disrupt gives... Read More

April 12, 2004

Madvillain in The New Yorker: Doom's Day

Madvillain redeems the pretensions of independent hip-hop. In the early nineties, thanks to performers like Dr. Dre and his muse Snoop Doggy Dog, hip-hop became... Read More

April 8, 2004

MF Doom and Madlib

Madlib teams up with rap aristocrat MF Doom for a royal hip hop outing. MF Doom has been so busy building a reputation its surprising... Read More

April 8, 2004

A Telepathy Thing

Who: An unholy indie hip-hop union between former KMD frontman MF DOOM and West Coast uberproducer Madlib. Both underground heroes have a penchant for Method... Read More

April 7, 2004

That Man in a Mask with Labyrinthine Rhymes to Cast

In "The Princess Bride," André the Giant played (what else?) a gentle giant named Fezzik, who was addicted to the pleasures of rhyme. Fezzik's verse... Read More

April 1, 2004

TV on the Radio

Anybody who grew up within a few hours of New York or Philadelphia in the ’70s or ’80s remembers the independent TV channels: The boroughs... Read More

March 31, 2004

Madvillain. Jaylib. 4 Shows.

Official Annoucement: J Dilla a.k.a. Jay Dee will be performing live at the Madvillain record release parties in LA, SF, NY, & Toronto. APR 2,... Read More

March 31, 2004

Mad Genius

Two guys, their two dozen personalities, and Madvillainy, an instant contender for hip hop album of the year. Sitting across from me at the Ramada... Read More

March 1, 2004

Photos: Making Madvillainy

These are three sets of photos from the making of DOOM & Madlib's album Madvillainy, 2002-2003. These photos – by Egon, Madlib, and Eric Coleman... Read More

March 1, 2004

High Fidelity

When Madlib and Jay Dee, the celebrated hip-hop producers who collaborate under the Jaylib moniker, come together, you'd expect sparks to fly. But the Detroit-based... Read More

February 8, 2004

Blunted on Beats: Madvillain Interview in Wax Poetics

In a moment of clarity, Jay-Z might wanna rhyme like Common Sense, but nobody, even with generous charity, can rhyme quite like wordplayer MF DOOM,... Read More

February 1, 2004

Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf in Vapors

Like too many other great MCs, Charizma's life was taken by mindless violence. Unlike many other great mc's, his legacy was shelved for ten years.... Read More

February 1, 2004

Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf in Elemental

Lay the needle on "Methods" (STH2001), clear your head and take a seat. Step backwards in time as the looped dust joins hands with that... Read More

January 15, 2004

Moving Fast, at 33 RPM

In an era when many music labels are foundering, stymied by the Internet free-for-all, and struggling to keep up with changing nuances of popular tastes,... Read More

January 7, 2004

The Funkaho Mixtape

Hunted by the FBI and raised by a herd of evil goats, the "world's first supervillain of funk" Funkaho isn't your typical rocker. Since emerging... Read More

December 9, 2003

Three tons of vinyl, a SKI mixer, and a Volvo car stereo

Peanut Butter Wolf, founder of LA hip-hop label Stones Throw, shuffles back and forth between the Bionic recording studio in Echo Park and his dark... Read More

December 1, 2003

DJ Dusk's Rootdown Soundclash #3: Oh No vs. Exile

DJ Dusk's Rootdown Soundclash #3 - Oh No vs. Exile - took place at Gabbeh in Los Angeles, December 2003. These photos were taken by... Read More

November 26, 2003

The Beat Goes On

As smoke wafts above the packed audience at the DNA Lounge and the splintered light of a disco ball swirls across his face, Charizma, aka... Read More

November 11, 2003

Stark Reality in Fader: Dept. of Weird Beards

We've all been hearing "Rock is back!" for some time now, and although The Return Of The Guitar has been sweaty, frantic, fucked-up fun for... Read More

November 1, 2003

Space Invader

Invasions: hip-hop has seen its fair share of em. [Cut to DJ Premier scratching up Nas: In-na-in-na-in-na-invasion.] Unstoppable prophet Jeru the Damaja's "Invasion" was a... Read More

October 8, 2003

XLR8R visits Stones Throw HQ

Although soon to be vacated, the home of Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf will be remembered as exotic enough to be on any... Read More

October 1, 2003

Koushik in Color

In your opinion, what does music go hand-in-hand with? Breathing. I've heard your music been compared to the production style of early 90's hiphop, and... Read More

October 1, 2003

On The Low Down

Sitting out on the back deck at the Stones Throw Records headquarters just beyond downtown LA, with fresh braid patterns wrapped close to his head,... Read More

September 1, 2003

Stark Reality - Now

The following was written by Eothen "Egon" Alapatt for the Stark Reality anthology Now, released in 2003 on Stones Throw. More visuals can be found... Read More

September 1, 2003

Stark Reality: Photos and Documents

1. Stark Reality circa 1969. Left to right: Monty Stark, Phil Morrison, Carl Atkins, John Abercrombie, Vinnie Johnson. 2. Stark Reality poster, circa 1970. Design... Read More

September 1, 2003

Raw Genius

In the inventive world of Madlib, the ghost is in the music, not the machine. by Bill Murphy "I must have done 30 or 40... Read More

August 7, 2003

The World According to Dudley Perkins

When Declaime, aka Dudley Perkins, dropped the Madlib-produced 'Flowers' back in 2001, little did anyone know that Peanut Butter Wolf was chomping at the bit... Read More

August 1, 2003

Sinner Made Master

First of all, let's clarify who and what we're talking about here. It's Wildchild. Not the dude remixed by Fatboy Slim a while back who... Read More

July 8, 2003

Madlib’s Shades of Blue

Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note is a unique project that turns over the legacy of the esteemed Blue Note jazz label to one... Read More

July 7, 2003

In the Key of Everybody

With three rap albums (Illmindmuzik, Andsoitisaid, Mad Men On Arrival), numerous quality singles, and assorted collaborations to his credit, Dudley Perkins, aka Declaime, is set... Read More

July 1, 2003

Wildchild in The Source

When Jack "Wildchild" Brown is on the mic, he likes to speak freely. Off-the-dome spontaneity is what sparks the rapid-fire, run-on-sentence style he developed as... Read More

July 1, 2003

Beyond Hip Hop

Separately, rule-breaking producers Madlib and Prefuse '73 are imploding hip-hop from the inside and reaching fans in other galaxies. What happens when you bring these... Read More

June 30, 2003

Gettin Mad Personal With Wildchild

What does Secondary Protocol refer to? That's more or less just a military term for like plan B, you know what I'm sayin'? When mission... Read More

May 21, 2003

Stones Throw in Fader: Nothing but the Soul

Story by Jessica Hundley, photos by Joao Caziani. Published in Fader Magazine, May/June 2003. According to Stones Throw records founder Chris Manak (otherwise known as... Read More

May 7, 2003

Count Crackula

El Captain Funkaho is Really a Schizoid Librarian By day, ------ is a soft spoken library clerk from San Francisco. But as soon as lending... Read More

May 1, 2003

Do the Math

Jay Dee's musical beginnings were a bit more formal than his partner's (Madlib). "Since elementary (school), I've always been taking some type of music class,"... Read More

May 1, 2003

A Lil' Light

More and more it seems like rappers and emcees are changing their style and releasing albums filled with singing instead of rapping. While Lauryn Hill... Read More

May 1, 2003

Spin Cycle

EVIL DEE: Aight, so what's going on man? What brings you to this side? MADLIB: Rockin' a couple shows out here, come to get my... Read More

May 1, 2003

Wildchild in Elemental Magazine

When speaking to Call lyricist WiIdchild he tends to use words like patience and persistence throughout the conversation. He along with his co-d's, Lootpack, have... Read More

April 13, 2003

Madlib. Elemental. 2003.

Madlib's first piece of beatmaking equipment was the Casio SK1. "I got my first little sampler. Trying to make little beats speed it up real... Read More

December 2, 2002

Diary of the Mad Man

Once upon a rhyme, musicians and producers -- then known as artists -- were encouraged to create, to grow, to experiment. They could adopt different... Read More

August 20, 2002

Madlib in Straight No Chaser

Stones Throw recording artist, LA based Otis Jackson Jr.. is one of the most hard working, improvisational forces in contemporary hip-hop and under the guises... Read More

July 9, 2002

Percee P

Hip-hop began in the Bronx around twenty-five years ago. Too bad most of us weren’t there. Percee P was however, and he’s bringing back that... Read More

May 23, 2002

Chunky but Funky

Chris Manak, a.k.a. DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, grew up on San Jose's East Side. When he isn't beat digging with the Roots' ?uestlove or trading... Read More

May 1, 2002

The Breaks: The unknown and limited-press break records of DJ Romes

DJ Romes has a large collection of break beats, rare ones, imports, bootlegs, and a couple of his own that were pressed in limited quantity.... Read More

April 11, 2002

Pressure Drop

Never let anyone tell you that the world of underground hip hop isn't ripe with its share of copycats, clones and unimaginative producers. Even the... Read More

April 10, 2002

Madlib Live at Chocolate City

Madlib's live mix on KCRW's Chocolate City in 2001. LIVE AT CHOCOLATE CITY: MP3 Track List: 1 Papa - Joe McDuphrey Experience 2 Misdemeanor -... Read More

March 29, 2002

J Dilla and Madlib are Jaylib

J Dilla & Madlib are collaborating on an album to be released in 2003 under the name Jaylib. Production and vocals will be shared equally,... Read More

March 2, 2002

Astronaut EP

Rating: 8.7/10 Legend has it that somewhere in Southern Cali, buried beneath stacks of vinyl and jars of kind bud, hip-hop maestro Otis Jackson Jr.... Read More

February 10, 2002

Fake Quas Alert

Feb. 10, 2002 - Beware of a talentless, beat-deaf, sucker MC in a blue fur suit billing himself as "Quazimoto" in number of shows across... Read More

January 20, 2002

Tight Lipped

"I got CDs in my crates like crack in my pocket. Yeah right, neither of the above." -Lootpack, "Crate Diggin" Some people have musical greatness... Read More

January 8, 2002

MED Interview

We had the opportunity of meeting Lootpack during their concert, given during their European tour. The Pack were deprived of Madlib, who is currently busy... Read More

January 2, 2002

Buried Treasure

In late'1999, when they were in the studio working on Voodoo, Jay Dee had D'Angelo and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson check out Lootpack's 1999 album Soundpieces:... Read More

December 8, 2001

Madlib - The Source - 2001

"I'm sad that all those people had to die," says Otis Jackson Jr., known to hip-hop purists as Madlib. It's only days after the attack... Read More

September 1, 2001

In the Studio with Axelrod

Late in 2001, Egon, PB Wolf and Madlib sweet-talked their way into a recording session with producer/recording artist David Axelrod at Capitol Records in Hollywood.... Read More

May 7, 2001

J Dilla: Soul Under Control

KING magazine Editor-In-Chief Datwon Thomas conducted the following interview with Jay Dee back in February of 2001 for Platform.net. Finding your way in a world... Read More

September 10, 2000

Interview with Stones Throw's Peanut Butter Wolf

Chris Manak/DJ Peanut Butter Wolf started to visit the neighborhood record stores at the age of nine. On the West Coast there were not many... Read More

August 11, 2000

Stones Throw's Cross Country Bowlathon

I collect old records. Specifically funk records. I've spent a lot of time over the past four years traveling throughout America's Southern and Midwestern states... Read More

July 1, 2000

Sleazenation

He flips shapes and forms. He's the unseen. You won't see him coming but Lord Quas is set to blaze the West Coast up in... Read More

June 8, 2000

Blind Faith: Quasimoto's Backdoor Truth

It was strangely dark last night, black-gray, thick, billowy. The kind of weather that heralds a redemptive rainstorm, a fresh summer breakthrough. It's hard to... Read More

January 9, 1999

PB Wolf Interview

Where did your name, Peanut Butter Wolf, come from?The name is the most hip hop name I could have thought of although I didn't think... Read More