Here’s a new name for your list of frustatingly talented newcomers. Beaumont is another one of those Scottish producers going out of their wax to make us envy the cold and drizzly land of kilts. His debut “Blush Response” was full of clever cuts, and this new EP released on Hotflush Recordings is a definite […]
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A few days ago the internet was blessed with two new tracks off of Mite & Ewalk’s forthcoming Body Tap EP on B.YRSLF division, the exciting French label that’s garnered some serious attention lately for its anything-goes approach to club music. Since its foundation last February, the label has put out a staggering 12 releases […]
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The edit is a refreshing and appealing musical concept in today’s remix culture, as it places value in moderation instead of flashiness or vanity. It’s an art form that requires a particular combination of balance, restraint, and intuition that many producers simply lack. Venture too far from the original and you’ve lost touch with what […]
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Whether or not he’s named after the captivating character of the Chevalier d’Eon, it’s fair to say that Canadian producer d’Eon makes truly arresting music that commands your attention. Releasing on Hippos In Tanks, a label described as “a taskforce dedicated to innovative solutions in modern music”, in the last year he has worked on […]
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Stream: [wpaudio url=”https://truantsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Deniro-Farrar-DESTINY.-altered-10-No-First-Night-Sex-Prod.-Storm-Watkins.mp3″ text=”Deniro Farrar – No First Night Sex ='( (Prod. by Storm Watkins)” dl=”0″] The latest release from South Carolina native Deniro Farrar flew under the radar a few months ago, and we’re not really sure why. Produced entirely by bandcamp rap heavy hitters like SKYWLKR, who is known for his excellent work […]
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Stream:XXXY – Everything EP clips (Well Rounded) XXXY’s first release since Kerpow comes via Well Rounded, a proven source for swung dance-floor killers. We saw him experiment a bit with two electro-tinged releases on Orca Recordings (“You Gotta Do You“) and All City Records last year, this time he’s seen returning to the time tested four-by-four […]
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If more proof was needed that there is a sea of undiscovered talent lurking around the internet, out of the woodwork comes Grinch. Not much is known about him besides that he has a background in techno and is from Connecticut, other than that he lets the music do the talking. His first solo outing is […]
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Out of all the great new artists and breakout producers from 2011, Dutch technician Pieter Willems, better known by his production moniker Presk, easily nabbed a spot as one of our favorites. He inaugurated Ramp sub-label Fourth Wave with the deep, meticulously-crafted “And Cut/Mold“, released the diverse four-track “Love Again” EP on Doc Daneeka‘s Ten […]
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Stream: Last Japan – Ambush EP Preview (LNUK Records) “Ambush” is the latest release from South Londoner Last Japan, and a cheeky little one it is too. The lead track does what it says on the tin, lulling you into a false sense of security with a solid groove and a little click shuffle whilst its brilliance […]
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Stream: Shlohmo – wen uuu (Evenings Remix) We came upon Evenings early in 2011 when Wedidit posted the debut EP of Nathan Broaddus’ bedroom project, “North Dorm”. This five-track EP was nice listen, however only with the release of “Lately’ the Charlottesville-based producers showcases full talent. Talent which lately has been honored as Evenings contributed an official […]
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Berlin-based producer Lando Kal may be best known for his work as half of future blappin’ duo Lazer Sword, but over the past couple of years he’s been busy amassing an impressive body of solo work – including releases on Numbers and Rush Hour and remixes for artists like Sepalcure, Hovatron, Salva, and Doc Daneeka. […]
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Having kept themselves busy and us entertained with a string of edits and remixes of Rihanna, Ester Dean and Usher the last couple of months, prolific London trio Funkystepz get set to finally drop their highly anticipated “Royal Rumble” EP next week on F.L.Y Recordings. Now these four tracks have been doing the rounds on […]
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