Truancy Volume 307: Oshana
A staple on the deep-digging DJ circuit for more than a decade and a prevalent figure in pushing heady versatile house and techno and minimalistic groovers across clubs around the globe, Berlin-based American Oshana has stacked up a number of accolades throughout her career. Releasing music under a multitude of labels such as Brouqade Records, […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 306: Kiara Scuro
Kiara Scuro specialise in a sound that comprises of tunneling raw acid and driving trance and techno, a sound that’s become incredibly suited to long progressive DJ sets and euphoric afterhours partying. It’s with this mantle that the duo have been able to amass appearances all around Europe and beyond, with festivals such as Glastonbury, […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 305: 2Lanes
Few artists celebrate Detroit’s musical legacy and ineffable influence on contemporary music like the producer and DJ known as 2lanes. A consistent presence in the city’s electronic music community, 2Lanes has worked as much behind the scenes as behind the decks, collaborating with a diverse set of local artists on everything from production to promoting […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 304: Audrey Danza
The last few years have been some of the busiest yet for Audrey Danza. Currently based between her home in Geneva and a relocation to Berlin, her high-energy selections of oldschool trance, progressive house and techno and acid saw her become a resident at Motel Campo, a multidisciplinary space based out of Geneva dedicated to […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 303: Sam Goku
Sam Goku has often made music with an exquisite sense of lightness, with field recorded samples, traditional Asian instrumentation and twinkling ambience creating introspective club sounds rooted in attractive textures and beautiful sonic details. The recent release of his second album Things We See When We Look Closer on Permanent Vacation has expanded on that […]
Read moreInterview: Gacha Bakradze
Over the past decade, Georgian producer and DJ Gacha Bakradze has developed a distinctive sonic language that’s seen him become a leading visionary in experimental electronic music. His immersive sonic landscapes have spread far beyond the boundaries of his native Tbilisi, first enthralling listeners worldwide with the post-dubstep and dub-techno-inspired sounds of his 2012 debut, […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 302: Virginia
Virginia has a reputation as one of dance music’s most quintessential DJs, meaning very little is needed by way of introductions. The now Portugal-based producer and vocalist has been deeply involved in electronic music for over two decades, her fun-loving demeanour and infectious sets of house groovers and club-ready electro making her a staple figure […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 301: Kassem Mosse
It’s been 16 years since Kassem Mosse’s first outing on Workshop, with the time until now heralding him in as one of electronic music’s most consistently awe-inspiring and enigmatic producers. His amazing ability in producing everything from Shake-style loops and intoxicating hazy 4/4 has made him a master of modern, abstract and deeply arresting house […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 300: Verraco
For many Latin American artists, the allure of moving to Europe for regular gigs has often been seen as a tempting aim, but with the work and cultural changes Verraco and a host of other talented producers and DJs are making in Colombia, that temptation continues to shrink – especially so for the Medellín-based producer. […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 299: Sputnik One
With a new year comes new mixes and for our first Truancy Volume of 2023, we’ve headed to Dublin to bring on a producer pushing heavy percussive experiments to new levels. With releases on the likes of Well Street and Wisdom Teeth over the last couple years, Sputnik One’s pool of production ideas impressively spans […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 298: Jackson Ryland
For many regular Truants readers and speed-seeking techno connoisseurs, Jackson Ryland of Washington, DC hardly needs an introduction. Beyond the sounds and insights shared in his past Superabundance interview and Seven Plays takeover, the artist’s particular brand of electronic music, marked by driving rhythms and ethereal melodies, has continuously captivated artists and dancers worldwide. Displaying […]
Read moreTruancy Volume 297: Fio Fa
We first caught wind of Fio Fa back in 2019 with the release of his You Think EP on Radiant Love, an infectious and playful two-tracker backed with a trippy remix from D.Tiffany. With the title track “You Think” clocking in at almost 11 minutes, it’s a clear testament in his want of creating rolling […]
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