Tasoko - Elements (2019)

The first LP on DRED Records is a wide selection of hazy house, dreamy techno and mind-bending electronics by Japanese artist Tasoko.

"The first time I met Tasoko was in Okinawa when we played together at the Sakurazaka g club. Before our set times we sat together in a park next
to the club under a full moon of May 2018. We spoke about the universal connectedness of the cosmos and having faith in the paths that we are all
on. Tasoko, a native to the tropical island of Okinawa, told me that he had been experimenting with making music and with his gentle, peaceful
personality I was of course keen to hear his endeavours.
Upon returning to Berlin after the rest of my tour in Japan I found Tasoko had sent me a collection of tracks to listen to. I was not expecting anything
like what I heard, he had greatly undersold his abilities that night in Okinawa. I had the collection of tracks on repeat for the next 3 days and with
each listen I discovered more. This was not just a collection of tracks, this was an album in the classic sense with a narrative running from start to
finish.
I am happy to present to you the first full length LP on DRED Records: ‘Elements’ by Tasoko a
humble yet exceptionally talented new artist. A
collection of intricute ambient techno tracks that reflect his personality and the island he grew up on. Featuring cover photo by fellow Okinawan, Iori
from Field & Semantica records. The album is available digitally and in mixed Cassette tape format."
- John Osborn