Bringing together two artists defined by depth, emotion and uncompromising musical craft, D:STR:CT Records proudly welcomes Gai Barone and Tiefstone for their joint label debut with the Nostro EP. Both artists arrive with careers spanning over a decade, each carving out a highly recognizable sound rooted in progressive and melodic house, united by a shared passion for storytelling through music.

Italian maestro Gai Barone has long been regarded as one of electronic music’s most refined craftsmen. With a background spanning classical music, hip hop and the formative years of Italo House, his journey has led to a globally respected catalogue on labels such as Bedrock, Zerothree, Katermukke and Afterglow, including his acclaimed album Towards. His breakthrough track Lilith earned a rare 5/5 ‘Money Shot’ in DJ Mag, while continued support from artists like Markus Schulz, Jerome Isma-Ae and countless others has cemented his status as a deeply emotional, genre-fluid producer. Touring worldwide and collaborating with names such as D-Nox, Luke Brancaccio, Micah, Kasey Taylor and more, Gai’s sound remains both timeless and forward-looking.

From Argentina, Tiefstone has emerged as one of South America’s most exciting progressive and melodic house exports. Known for immersive soundscapes and emotionally charged productions, he has released standout work on Bedrock, Sudbeat, Colorize and beyond. His music regularly features on Hernán Cattáneo’s Resident radio show, while his Beatport #1 chart-topping track Protective marked a defining milestone in his career. Tiefstone’s recent Depeche Mode remix has received support from Vintage Culture, Joseph Capriati and Hernán Cattáneo, further solidifying his growing international impact.

Together, Gai Barone and Tiefstone represent a meeting of experience, precision and shared musical values. Their collaborative chemistry has already proven itself on previous releases, and now finds a new home on D:STR:CT Records with Nostro,  a two-track EP that blends emotional depth, hypnotic groove and finely tuned atmosphere, crafted for both intimate listening and late-night dance floors.