Interview: Man Like Me
Alright Truants readers, it’s time to release your grip on that super rare techno LP you got at Record Store Day, relax that bassface grimace into a happy little grin, and prepare for some outraegous poptastic fun. Yes, we just used the word poptastic, because North Londer anti-geezers Man Like Me are the kind of musicians that make […]
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Recommended: Machinedrum – Room(s) Extended
Surely we’ve all heard more than enough praise showered over Machinedrum’s outstanding 2011 album “Room(s),” and some of us have ended up with the LP memorized back to front. We weren’t sure what to expect when an extended re-release of the album was announced for 2012’s Record Store Day, but the new installment actually delivered […]
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Recommended: Teeth / Desto – Vibrate / Remember
If you’ve been keeping up on your news you’ll know that Teeth and Desto, Finland’s premier purveyors of all things heavy, recently announced the launch of a new imprint called Signal Life. Apparently the label’s primary focus will be split 12″s, with the two co-creators teaming up for the first release to kick things off […]
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Recommended: RL Grime – Grapes
A massive delivery by New York youngster Henry Steinway, known as RL Grime: his “Grapes” EP is the first official release of the Wedidit blog that also functions as a label nowadays. Homies Groundislava and Shlohmo are part of the record as well as Salva and LOL Boys, both of which released on FoF Music. The latter is […]
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Recommended: 214 – Plastic Spokes
Fortified Audio is readying 214’s newest slab of savory electro for the masses and believe us, it doesn’t disappoint. With over a decade of experience 214 is no stranger in the game; his tracks are soaked in outlandish sounds and 808-beats and considering that his list of influences includes electro dons such as Drexciya and Cybotron, […]
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Recommended: Beaumont – Never Love Me EP
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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Mix: Bok Bok – Night Slugs Mix Series
Since we last spoke to Alex Sushon alias Bok Bok one year ago he’s been an uninterrupted force, maintaining a busy tour schedule and putting out collaborative records as well as an EP of his own, the remarkable Southside EP that was released last Spring. It was put out through his own imprint Night Slugs (airhorn.wav), which is going strong as […]
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Preview: Mite & Ewalk – Body Tap
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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Download: Astro Nautico – Atlantics Vol. 2 Compilation
While a lot of you may be out taking advantage of special Record Store Day releases (and if you aren’t – hop to it!), we wanted to make sure this digital release didn’t get overlooked. American label/creative collective/purveyors of bass Astro Nautico put out a very generous compilation yesterday for free download, all in the […]
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Download: Tycho – Dive (Keep Shelly In Athens Remix)
These days it seems you’re no-one unless you’re at least three different someones – the slash is the name of the game. 2012 is all about being a DJ/producer/label owner/blogger/chef/world class artichoke-growing champion… You can add Scott Hansen to the list of frustratingly talented Renaissance men and women. The San Franciscan producer and designer has […]
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Spotlight: Spargel Trax
We Truants love our records. What we love even more are records that are a bit special. Okay, all records are special, but some are more special than others. With Record Store Day just hours away, we felt it right to take a look at one of the more intriguing concepts to grace your friendly […]
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Recommended: Nina Kraviz – Ghetto Kraviz Edits
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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