Introducing: Nice ‘N’ Ripe
This article is more like re-introducing rather than introducing; earlier this month the legendary Nice ‘N’ Ripe, responsible for a ridiculous amount of classic garage and house tracks from the nineties, relaunched. Based in the UK, it was originally created and run by George Power and Grant Nelson through a flat in London. Over a […]
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Recommended: d’Eon – Music For Keyboards Vol. 1
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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Recommended: Deniro Farrar – DESTINY.Altered
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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Introducing: Kixnare
Poland might not be the first place you’d expect to find a producer like Kixnare, whose beats sound like they’re straight out of California. After falling in love with tracks like “Knockout” and “Tomorrow” (which you can stream below), we were entranced by the rest of his hiphop beats that we dug up on YouTube, […]
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Review: XXXY – Everything EP
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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Download: Free Rizzla EP On Fade To Mind
Although the LA-based label/collective Fade To Mind was launched less than a year ago, it’s quickly become one of the definitive sources of next-level dance music from fresh, innovative producers around the United States. With official releases from NGUZUNGUZU, MikeQ, and Gremino and a roster that includes Kingdom, Total Freedom and Cedaa among others, the label has […]
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Mix: Heatwolves – BL▲CKCLOUDBL▲CKR▲IN
It’s April, the days are getting longer, and warmer, summer is definitely on the way. So what better time to go down the rabbit hole and listen to some dark and creepy trap music that makes you feel like it’s Halloween all day long? Shanghai-based DJ and promoter Heatwolves has put together just under an […]
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Interview: Lando Kal
Lando Kal, production pseudonym of San Franciscan-turned-Berliner Antaeus Roy, is not the first person you’d expect to be behind such dancefloor burners as last year’s top tune “Further” or his most recent “Rhythm Sektion / Inquisition.” From our first impression at SXSW, he seemed rather quiet and composed – a musician who takes his craft […]
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Recommended: Grinch – Chapter 1
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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Recommended: Presk – Hesitate / Kook
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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Recommended: Last Japan – Ambush EP
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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Download: Evenings – Lately
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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