Popol Vuh is the “Book of the People”, a series of texts detailing the creation myth of the Quiché Kingdom in Guatemala. Popol Vuh is also the name of a German Krautrock band founded Florian Fricke in 1970. It is fitting then, that Fricke should play a part in what one might term the creation […]
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It’s rare that we here at Truants would write about the same artist twice in the space of a week, but sometimes it’s just inescapable. Fresh from the release of the “Routes” album with Joshua Idehen, London trio LV have dropped another gem in the shape of their collaboration with folk artist Message to Bears […]
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TJ Hertz has become one of the most admired artists of the year under his moniker Objekt, after the release of his first white label in January; two delectable slabs of techno-infused dubstep – wild, gurgling progressive works that build and grow from the simplest sounds to points of unimaginable intensity. This was furthered with […]
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Whenever I write a post about an artist I try and read as much about them as I can and listen to as much of their back catalogue as I can find. In this case, it just isn’t possible. Some 15 or 16 years ago, All City co-founder, Irish DJ Splyce was in New York […]
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Even without knowing it, I came across Vessel‘s work last year. Under the name Baba Yaga, alongside Kähn, the hypnotic grooves of Effigy featured on the sixth A Future Without sampler. That label is run by Ross Tones, aka Throwing Snow, and now he, together with John Connon, has started a new label called Left_Blank. […]
Read moreWith 16 tracks in 35 frenetic minutes, Panteros666 (fka Kamel Toe) has killed it on this latest Truancy Volume. Within little more than half an hour this crazy moustached Frenchman has encapsulated the crazy noisy amazing exciting sounds coming out of his homeland (and beyond) right now. Focusing on his own tracks and some from […]
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It’s no secret that we Truants love our woozy electronica, those trippy, melodic hazy sounds just do something to us. The latest EP on Two Tap Digital, from Shells, is a gem, a perfect example of this delectable sound. His label draws comparisons with Four Tet and The Album Leaf, and for once such comparisons […]
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You know it’s a good friday when Discobelle put out a record like this. Past-Truancy contributors and Silverback bosses Voltron‘s “Freshmen EP” just dropped, and it’s a bit special. Two originals, five remixes, it’s a cliché to say there’s something for everyone but ain’t that the truth. “Don’t Stop” and “Be For Real” are from […]
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As David Brent would say, a good idea is a good idea forever. This Jamie Grind remix of Hackman‘s “More Than Ever” first surfaced a little over a year ago, but Mr Grind has just been so kind as to give it away for free. Sounding as fresh as did when it first appeared, this […]
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For my second UGK-related mashup post in less than a fortnight i’m pleased to bring you this, the unlikely pairing of George Michael (who’s no doubt enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to his recent appearance on Twitter) with UGK and OutKast. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the “International Whisperer’s Anthem” (Skratch Bastid’s Sexy Sax […]
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Remember Salem? Last year’s blog heroes? It seems if you don’t put out an album or have a Tumblr with lots of crazy ish or appear on Fallon then you’re not going to hold anyone’s attention. They’re still around though, and have got involved in this whole Record Store Day business. They’ve decided to remix, […]
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The Neptunes. Duff N*E*R*D albums and dodgy Daft Punk collaborations aside, their influence on today’s music is unmistakable. While preparing for a hip-hop set on Thursday night I read Immy’s post about Riffs and it put in mind Usher’s 2002 single U Don’t Have To Call, though I opted for the Ludacris-featuring remix on the […]
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