Truants

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-329-buttechno/ ‎

Soundcloud: @buttechno

Access the download and full tracklist (Confirmed and added) on our Patreon (patreon.com/truants). However if you need anything leave us a nice comment and either us or buttechno 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 Sessions S01 E07: Bratches (@taylorbratches)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

Coming up as a raver in the Denver electronic music, whilst also formally raised as a dancer prior to that, electronic music and DJing offered Taylor a way for her to keep moving and slowly discover her own language of movement. Starting out as DJ after a move to Los Angeles, it was another move to New York where the regular gigs started to land, making rounds in the club circuit at places such as Public Records, Good Room, The Bunker and Bossa Nova Civic Club. She's since toured across the US, taking her love for bass music and fusing a mixture of dubstep, acid, electro, DnB, and jungle with an aim of moving people both physically and spiritually. Having used dance as a profound healing tool for most of her life, her talks on 'Rave as Ritual' are an informative insight on the way a night of dancing can be a deeply therapeutic experience. Recently dropping 'Taylor' from her DJ name to help seperate her work in the healing arts, Bratches is a new reinvention of herself as a DJ and producer as she looks to the future.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E07: Bratches 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 Bratches will get back to you :)

Truancy Sessions S01 E06: DJ Drink Water (@dj_drink_water)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

A devoted music enthusiast and integral member of Washington, DC’s dance music community, DJ Drink Water seeks to become a master in sonic versatility. Starting his DJ career in 2019, he has shared bills with top local acts like Juana, Soso Tharpa, and Black Rave Culture, as well as renowned DJs such as Kush Jones, DJ Voices, and Physical Therapy. DJ Drink Water has opened for Physical Therapy, Vladimir Ivkovic, Dauwd, and Doctor Jeep in the DMV area and performed b2b sessions with soso tharpa, Babypuff, yuzhuuu, and Jacq Jill. He has also DJ’d for event series such as 140+/FWB, Formula, Black Techno Matters, and Hast du Feuer. His sets, characterized by skill and passion, aim to create meaningful connections and memorable moments on the dancefloor, blending driving rhythmic rollers with ethereal vocal escapes. In 2022, he founded the DC-based party DOJO, CASINO, currently on hiatus, to celebrate local talent and stylistic diversity. This event featured lineups including Juana, Baronhawk Poitier, Sami, and Ari Goldman. DJ Drink Water also hosts a monthly Eaton Radio show, "WAVs," featuring collaborations with DJs like James Bangura, Ovid, Artemis.105, and Taylor Trostle. His musical fluidity and eclecticism appeal to techno devotees, seasoned international DJs, crate diggers, and dancefloor seekers alike, revealing an artist fully in tune with his craft.

You can download Truancy Sessions S01 E06: DJ Drink Water 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 DJ Drink Water will get back to you :)

Interview: https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-volume-328-etari/ ‎

Soundcloud: @etari

Access the download and full tracklist (TBC) on our Patreon. However if you need anything leave us a nice comment and either us or Etari 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 Sessions S01 E05: Babypufff (@babypufff)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

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 :)

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

Soundcloud: @commandd

Access the download and full tracklist (Added) 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.

Truancy Sessions S01 E04: Kuscheln (@kuschelntime)

Artwork by Kushagra (kushlet on Instagram)

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 :)

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

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.

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.