Stones Throw

Stones Throw Records is an American independent label known for a catalog that moves fluidly between hip hop and more exploratory forms, including experimental psychedelic rock. The label has been described by LA Weekly as an “eternally evolving experiment,” a characterization offered in connection with its 20th anniversary and reflective of its stylistic range.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Stones Throw operates under the direction of its founder, Peanut Butter Wolf. The label’s identity is closely tied to his leadership and curatorial approach, with releases spanning multiple scenes rather than adhering to a single genre lane. This breadth has helped define Stones Throw as a home for artists whose work sits at the intersection of rap traditions and more experimental rock-oriented sounds.

Among the artists associated with Stones Throw is Skipping Stone, whose inclusion points to the label’s ongoing engagement with contemporary talent within its wider musical scope.