Releases

Reviews: Debut EPs from Heblank & Housetone

With the throngs of self-important, untalented DIY producers occupying the channels of music distribution these days, it’s really refreshing to hear music from promising new artists that actually back up their promotional claims. Such is the case with Fullfridge Music, a fledgling imprint out of Grenoble, France. They recently sent us the first releases from […]

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Three-Peat: Vol. I

Three-Peat is our feature spanning genres and labels to bring you three select releases from the past that still deserve your attention. 1. VA – 116 & Rising (Hessle Audio) (IS) Over the last couple of years, the Hessle Audio troupe (consisting of David Kennedy, Ben Thomson and Kevin McAuley) has been at the helm of UK […]

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Review: Milyoo – Kazaduon EP

When I realised the first thing I would be writing about after holding sloths and being washed naked in rivers by old tribal ladies, since coming back from Colombia would be something from Saigon Recordings, I chuckled to myself profoundly. This may just be a joke between me and my brother but over the month we […]

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Review: Vessel – Nylon Sunset EP

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. […]

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Chronicles, Releases

Track-by-Track Review: Tyler – Goblin

Tyler, the Creator doesn’t really need an introduction now does he? It’s widely known he doesn’t care about music critics but we’re analyzing his highly anticipated second album “Goblin” anyway, whether he gives a fuck or not. The album definitely evoked a lot of different opinions and might be the most discussed release at the moment […]

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Downloads, Releases, Sunday's Best

Sunday’s Best Pt. XVI

Another Sunday brings around another Sunday’s Best, and with it comes some of the finest downloads available selected by the TRUANTS fam. Kev Brown is back with a a brand new free compilation called “Classic Joints”, filled with his own selections, unreleased music and fan favorites. All tracks are produced by Kev Brown this past […]

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Releases

Review: My Panda Shall Fly – Sorry I Took So Long EP

Exciting new EP from the superlatively-named My Panda Shall Fly, representing the third release from Dam Mantle’s Wichita Recordings offshoot, Growing Records. The Sri Lanka-born, London-based producer (whose real name is Suren Seneviratne) boasts an incredible skill set as both a producer and a visual artist. While he’s a member of the forward-thinking London artist […]

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Review: Hovatron – Hovatron EP

We just got our hands on a fresh new EP from Montreal’s Hovatron, his first for the Lowriders Records imprint. Stuffed to the brim with wonky synth experimentation, analog swagger, and beats heavy enough to send you into cardiac arrest, this EP has vibes for days and makes a strong first impression. “Gypsy Trader” opens […]

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Recommended: Jackmaster – FabricLive 57

The Glaswegian Numbers authority and dance floor dynast Jackmaster is next in line to release an installment of the FabricLive series. It’s an emotional one. Compromising 29 tracks in a little over an hour, Jack Revill takes us on a trip through several big booty hits, a little bit of garage, Detroit house classics and some present-day tidbits […]

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Review: Hector & Nate – Big City EP

It’s been a while since we’ve last heard of Belgian house crusaders Hector & Nate. Since the release of their successful first EP a while back, the two have been moving from club to club all over the place, but nothing really popped up productionwise. At least, that until yesterday. Their second lovechild, titled Big […]

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Review: Voltron are the Freshmen

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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