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• Reade Truth

  New York City · 7 bookings since May 2024

  “One of New York's early pioneers of techno and DJ culture, Reade Truth has been an integral part of the cities' techno history.”

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  One of New York's early pioneers of techno and DJ culture, Reade Truth has been an integral part of the cities' techno history. Emerging on the scene in 1990, he has held residencies at clubs like Limelight, Building and Pyramid and plays regularly at countless underground events. Known for his meticulous DJ blends, Truth is regularly serving up irresistible mixes that range from house to techno to industrial to new beat to unexplainable. His first of over two dozen releases came out in 1994 on the Brooklyn underground acid label, Direct Drive. Since then, his productions have made many a mark on labels like Planet E, Strictly Rhythm, Sonic Groove, Instinct, Pomelo, Wurst, N-Syde, Black Market, Path Records and so on. His productions showcase an inimitable and eclectic mesh of influences, ranging all the way from Skinny Puppy to Derrick May. Known as a DJ’s DJ, he provides dance floors with intelligent, innovative and often edgy electronics delivered with style.
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  Their RA profile lists Planet E, Strictly Rhythm, Pomelo, The Wurst Music Co and 6 more.

  often with Richard Hinge, Sergio Dimoff, Damon Wild, none of them here that night

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