Interview: http://truantsblog.com/2022/truancy-volume-290-ccl/

Soundcloud: @ccl-url

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http://truantsblog.com

Truancy Volume 290: CCL

Interview:  http://truantsblog.com/2022/truancy-volume-292-dj-plead/

Soundcloud: @1djplead

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DJ Plead

Truancy Volume 292: DJ Plead

Interview: : http://truantsblog.com/2022/truancy-volume-294-diskonnected/

Soundcloud: @diskonnected

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Diskonnected

Truancy Volume 294: Diskonnected

Interview:  http://truantsblog.com/2022/truancy-volume-295-maara/

Soundcloud: @maara

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Truancy Volume 295: Maara

Interview + Download: https://truantsblog.com/2022/truancy-volume-296-jennifer-loveless

Soundcloud: @jenniferloveless

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Truancy Volume 296: Jennifer Loveless

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-300-verraco/

Soundcloud: @verraco

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Verraco

Truancy Volume 300: Verraco

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-304-audrey-danza

Soundcloud: @audreydanza

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Audrey Danza

Truancy Volume 304: Audrey Danza

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-307-oshana/

Soundcloud: @oshana

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Oshana

Truancy Volume 307: Oshana

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-308-polygonia

Soundcloud: @polygonia

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Polygonia

Truancy Volume 308: Polygonia

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-313-ayesha/

Soundcloud: @aye5ha

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Ayesha

Truancy Volume 313: Ayesha

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-314-moopie

Soundcloud: @moopie

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Moopie

Truancy Volume 314: Moopie

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-316-azu-tiwaline/

Soundcloud: @azu-tiwaline

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Azu Tiwaline

Truancy Volume 316: Azu Tiwaline

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-318-laksa/

Soundcloud: @laksauk

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Laksa

Truancy Volume 318: Laksa

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-319-fergus-jones/

Soundcloud: @perkopair

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed, added - track at 52 mins is Unknown - Untitled) on our Patreon. Your support helps cover all our costs and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform. patreon.com/truants

Fergus Jones/Perko

Truancy Volume 319: Fergus Jones

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-320-diskevich/

Soundcloud: @diskevich

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diskevich

Truancy Volume 320: diskevich

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2023/truancy-volume-321-otik/

Soundcloud: @otikmusic

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Otik

Truancy Volume 321: Otik

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-322-ema

Soundcloud: @emma-jane-g

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Truancy Volume 322: EMA

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-323-eoin-dj/

Soundcloud: @eoindj

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed, added) on our Patreon. However if you need anything leave us a nice comment and either us or eoin dj will get back to you! Your support helps cover all our costs and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform. patreon.com/truants

eoin dj

Truancy Volume 323: eoin dj

Truancy Sessions S01 E01: suade (@whoissuade)

New year, new sounds! Introducing Truancy Sessions, our latest mix series dedicated to elevating the underground music scene. With eight episodes per season, we'll be looking to amplify the voices of emerging DJs and longtime Truants friends, all while collaborating with talented designers and artists. Our mission is to cultivate connections and celebrate people with an ear for music from every corner of the globe, be it people we've seen on our travels to friends we've made at festivals and clubs. For our first season, we'll be collaborating with the exceptional designer Kushagra for all things artwork, and for our debut episode we have a seamless blend of mesmerizing grooves from San Francisco-based suade (@whoissuade) for a transportive musical experience. Here's a glimpse into what suade has in store:

"This mix is a cruise through some records I know I’ll love forever - rolling, percussive, driving, and euphoric sounds. Put it on for a nice drive, a long run, getting ready for a party, or maybe just to hype up your work day. I spend a lot of time in the shapeshifting, hyperactive world of bass-driven music and I have an equal love for timeless grooves, long blends, and dreamy sounds. Sometimes these feel like mutually exclusive worlds as a DJ. The latter is what I’m reaching for these days, in a slow and reflective period of my life, and what I bring to the mix. It consists mainly of records from the mid 90s to early 2000s with some newer releases sprinkled in there. I decided to avoid maximalism and opt for a steady ride through a few key ideas. I’ve been wanting to record something like this for a while, so I’m super grateful and happy to be sharing it here. I hope this hour and twenty four minutes locks you in and is something you can come back to. Enjoy"

We've put the mix as well as a little photo diary and selection of the tracklist up on our wesbite. Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed, added) over on our Patreon, however leave us a nice comment on the mix and either us or suade will get back to you 🖤 Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform. patreon.com/truants

suade

Truancy Sessions S01 E01: suade

Truancy Sessions S01 E02: Klankers (@mickaelisklankers)

The reception for our new Truancy Sessions series last week was overwhelmingly positive, setting the stage for an exciting follow-up this week. Continuing this momentum, we are thrilled to feature Mickael Michaelides, better known as Klankers, a DJ born and raised in Cape Town but currently based in the Netherlands. You've likely stumbled upon one of his Instagram shares via the explore tab, uncovering a channel where he curates a treasure trove of obscure club music and digs of the highest caliber. His mixes are deeply rooted in the euphoria and progressive elements of the 90s, offering a captivating odyssey of golden-era tech house, progressive rollers, and grooved-out deep house. A steadfast provider of top-tier music it only felt natural to bring him on as our second guest. The ever-amazing Kushagra returns on amazing artwork duties!

We've put the mix as well as a little photo diary and selection of the tracklist up on our wesbite. Access the download and tracklist (Confirmed, added) over on our Patreon - some tracks have been left as clues which will require a bit of Discogs digging, but do let us know if you need anything and either us or Klankers will get back to you 🖤 Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform. patreon.com/truants

Klankers

Truancy Sessions S01 E02: Klankers

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin (@andrewdevlin17)

For the third episode of our Truancy Sessions series, we're thrilled to feature New York-based DJ and promoter Andrew Devlin, renowned for his iconic Level parties. Since its inception in 2014, Level has evolved from filling dancefloors in small Bushwick dive bars to becoming a staple of NYC's nightlife scene, with a recent expansion to Miami showing they are still in ascension. Andrew, along with his team of five residents, has cultivated a musical ethos that spans from tasteful record selections to peak-time party curveballs, showcasing his versatility and range as a gifted DJ. His opening set at Sustain Release in 2022 exemplifies this, seamlessly blending Carly Simon, Beck, Portishead, and Chaka Khan with cutting-edge dance music. We knew Andrew would deliver a stellar selection for our Sessions series, and he has certainly exceeded our expectations.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Couple tracks are unknown white labels so may need some help naming. Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Andrew Devlin will get back to you :)

Andrew Devlin

Truancy Sessions S01 E03: Andrew Devlin

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-324-byron-yeates/

Soundcloud: @byronyeates

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed, added) on our Patreon. However if you need anything leave us a nice comment and either us or Byron will get back to you! Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform.

Truancy Volume 324: Byron Yeates

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-325-dj-wawa/ 

Soundcloud: @djwawabk

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed added) on our Patreon. However if you need anything leave us a nice comment and either us or DJ Wawa will get back to you! Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform.

Truancy Volume 325: DJ Wawa

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-326-404-eros/

Soundcloud: @404eros

A slick snapshot into the rich and often overlooked world of Memphis rap from London based diggers, DJs and music archivists, 404 Eros. The mix serves as an audio accompaniment to their latest project, a zine showcasing the visual artwork of Memphis rap tapes.

Music from Playa G, Pretty Tony & 38 Slug, Gangsta Pat, Lil Noid , Eightball, MJG and more.

Their zine exploring the artwork of Memphis rap is available now here:  https://404eros.bandcamp.com/merch/memphis-hip-hop-album-covers

Access the download on our Patreon. No tracklist for this one but if any listeners would like to help put one together please leave a comment on the Soundcloud link with your finds and we will compile. Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform. patreon.com/truants

404 Eros

Truancy Volume 326: 404 Eros

Truancy Sessions S01 E04: Kuscheln (@kuschelntime)

Locking in with a new episode of our Truancy Sessions series with a mix of hi-energy hypnotics from Toronto-based DJ and tastemaker Kuscheln. An all-round purveyor of playful, thought-provoking dance music, he has become a staple figure in the Toronto underground, with his Klub Ferret parties offering nights of steamy dance-offs and queer revelry to a soundtrack of the hottest house and bubbling bass. His mix for us today is party perfection, rolling through with an infectious palette of  late night mind twisters, soaring grooves and big room breaks. As the curveball-loving fans that we are at Truants too, we've completely lost count of the amount of times we've wheeled up the Spice Girls remix in this mix. An unreal statement of flow and taste over 100 glorious minutes.

We've put the mix as well as a little photo diary and selection of the tracklist up on our wesbite. You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E04: Kuscheln in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Couple tracks are unreleased Kuscheln tunes. Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Kuscheln will get back to you :)

Kuscheln

Truancy Sessions S01 E04: Kuscheln

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-327-command-d

Soundcloud: @commandd

Access the download and full tracklist (TBC) on our Patreon. However if you need anything leave us a nice comment and either us or Command D will get back to you! Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests and allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit and ad-free platform.

Command D

Truancy Volume 327: Command D

Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff (@babypufff)

Emerging from vibrant Baltimore, the DJ known as Babypufff captivates audiences with her signature blend of melodic prowess and playful energy. Since making her debut behind the decks in 2018, she has swiftly garnered acclaim for her ability to craft immersive electronic experiences that deeply resonate with listeners. At the heart of Babypufff's musical journey lies her beloved DIY party series, Beatitude. Serving as both a platform and a movement within the hardcore continuum, Beatitude showcases a diverse array of artists from Baltimore's local scene and beyond, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Through Beatitude, Babypufff not only curates unforgettable experiences but also champions emerging talent, pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression. With her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering dedication, Babypufff continues to leave an indelible mark on the electronic music landscape in Baltimore and beyond, inspiring audiences and fellow artists to embrace authenticity and celebrate music's ability to uplift and unite.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypuff in 320kbps and view the full tracklist on Patreon here (patreon.com/truants). Your support helps cover all our costs, allows us to now pay our guests, allows Truants to continue running as a non-profit, ad-free platform and helps fund projects like this. Members will receive exclusive access to mixes, tracklists, and discounts off future merchandise. If you're desperately after any IDs however or money is tight, please leave a comment on the mix and either us or Babypufff will get back to you :)

Truancy Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff

Interview: http://truantsblog.com/2015/truancy-volume-129-bicep/

Soundcloud: @feelmybicep

Today’s Truancy Volume comes from our favourites AKA the boys behind Bicep. We first heard of Andy Ferguson and Matt McBriar a few years ago through their very own blog Feel My Bicep, and they have been two of our top selectors ever since. Seeing the London-via-Belfast duo establish themselves as some of the most captivating DJs and producers around has been a joy to witness – the likes of “Silk” (‘11), Satisfy (‘13) and Circles (‘14) still being as popular as ever round Truants’ way. Their recent schedule also speaks volumes about their current thrive and popularity among listeners across the board, comfortably delving between house, techno and disco whilst also having plenty of time for Bollywood soundtracks, atmospheric drum and bass and new age ambient music in their downtime. Following a limited 12” for their XOYO residency and their Just EP on Aus Music, they’ve just released the mighty Dahlia EP in collaboration with fellow producer and long-time friend Hammer. Gerd Janson also recently enlisted them to contribute to his Musik For Autobahns 2 compilation, with their sublime track entitled “Carmine” and you can also look out for a track called "Closing Sequence" forthcoming on 50 Weapons as part of the label's final run of releases. 

Having carved up such a reputation for themselves, it was no wonder Bicep were asked to lead a residency at London’s XOYO over this year's summer period: they just finished their 13-week workout last Saturday, which consisted of a strong curated roster including the likes of Derrick May, The Black Madonna, Palms Trax and Space Dimension Controller. The two have an equally crazy agenda coming up: from their next Feel My Bicep night at Amsterdam Dance Event featuring the likes of Midland, Optimo and Sandrien as well as their next Australia/NZ tour.

The pair has unquestionably been responsible for some of our fondest music-related memories over the years: from sunny afternoons at Dekmantel and ZeeZout, to getting caught by surprise by means of their Dominica edit at other festivals. Their final instalment at XOYO was also one for the books – going from “Just” to Art Crime and Devilfish in proper confetti-canon style fashion. Featuring recent tracks from Mikael Seifu and Dawit Eklund to 2000 era house from Joshua Iz, we’re thrilled to share Bicep’s mix for Truants with you. Equally as uplifting as it is danceable, it is more importantly 100% Bicep vibes. We also spoke to Andy and Matt about their creative processes on both a musical and visual level, what music from beyond the dancefloor they’re currently loving, and their upcoming album.

Truancy Volume 129: Bicep

Interview + Download:  http://truantsblog.com/2018/truancy-volume-214-roza-terenzi/

Soundcloud: @roza-terenzi

Roza Terenzi is a producer and DJ from Perth, Australia, now based in Melbourne. After a number of years producing under another name she adopted this moniker to reflect her change in direction and focus. The hands of fate (and the record industry) led to a series of records coming out in quick succession on different labels, with her newest release Mwah recently dropping on Colin Volvert's Kalahari Oyster Cult. A few weeks back we caught up with Roza to speak about her record Weakest Link on Voyage Recordings, the Australian label helmed by Berlin-based Andy Hart. The release, emblematic of her sound, doubled up playful scratches and jaunty synth melodies floating over classic electro sounds and ravey breaks. In an entertaining Gmail-based chat, we also discussed this sudden glut of records, her musical beginnings and inspirations and the meaning of the word “doof”.

Since speaking with her at the beginning of May, she's announced a word-wide tour, jetting off the first week of June for a hefty three months. With dates seeing her land in London for Corsica Studios, Amsterdam for De School and Bambi's in Toronto, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the Melbourne-based DJ. Knowing we wanted to get her in for a mix straight after our interview with her went live, she's managed to get one in time before the summer tour kicks off.  Here's what she had to say on her Truancy Volume:

"The mix today is a loose representation of my DJ sets at the moment, a smash together of genres, which I try to make flow. I like to focus on the elements I love from each of them and how they can interact rather than the style, whilst keeping the dynamics pretty energetic and spontaneous. There are a lot of my personal favourite old gems in here but also a forthcoming track of mine coming out on Salt Mines very soon, as well as new Ambien Baby, Escape Artist and Florist - all incredible artists. I wanted to specifically stray away from my previous structures with mixes, so hopefully this direction keeps it somewhat fresh!"

Truancy Volume 214: Roza Terenzi

Interview + Download + Tracklist:  http://truantsblog.com/2019/truancy-volume-243-wata-igarashi/

Soundcloud: @wata

Wata Igarashi is a force of nature. His impeccably produced records and hypnotic DJ sets straddle a thoroughly menacing and tense atmosphere with that of deeper, more transcendent moments of utter beauty. He is now undoubtedly one of the most gifted and essential voices in modern techno. Evidenced by our most recent run of Truancy Volumes (Batu, Clarke Price & Peter Van Hoesen) all including tracks from Wata in their mixes, his singular yet versatile sound is being rightly appreciated by a diverse group of artists and audiences across the world. From eyes-closed moments on the majestic mountaintop of Rural Festival in his native Japan, to arms-aloft workouts on the dark and hallowed dance floor of No Way Back Detroit, Wata Igarashi deserves your full attention. His newest release, the Kioku EP is Wata's third outing on New York techno institution The Bunker, and is another record from the producer brimming with range and versatility. His technical prowess, psychedelic understanding and spiralling synthesis can be seen in full effect in our 243rd Truancy Volume, which we are so very proud to host. Join us, as we step together into the sublime.

Wata Igarashi

Truancy Volume 243: Wata Igarashi

Interview: http://truantsblog.com/2020/truancy-volume-268-kia/

Access the download and tracklist on our Patreon: patreon.com/truants

Soundcloud: @kia-sydney

Truancy Volume 268: Kia

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