The theory that isolation breeds creativity has never been as apt as it is for Truth, a dubstep outfit hailing from one of the world’s most southern cities.

Truth, undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s greatest Dubstep exports; have been making a huge impact around the world with their heavy bassline riddims. What began as a musical experiment has now become something much more significant. A chance encounter with dubstep visionary Mala late in 2007 inspired the New Zealand trio, who have been working together for years, to try their hand at a new sound – one comprising serious sub bass and snares so nasty they make eyes water. Within days of slipping Mala a handful of tunes, Truth had been signed to his label Deep Medi – widely regarded as one the most progressive in the scene, alongside a cluster of highly respected artists including Loefah, Kromestar, Silkie & Quest and Goth Trad. Truth’s style defies categorization, encompassing an array of melodies and vocals within spacious beats that range from half-step stompers like ‘The Fatman’ to deeper tunes like ‘Stolen Children’.

One common element underpins every track though: a heavy bassline riddim that lays sheer force on any system heavy enough to handle it. In just a year, the sound of Truth has spread across the world. ‘The Fatman’ has been pulled back countless times in numerous cities, from Dubwar at Club Love in New York, to Sonar in Barcelona, to Mass in Brixton – the home of dubstep’s seminal club night, DMZ.

Today, in a scene that is defined by dubplate culture, some of its biggest players are dropping Truth dubs in their sets including Mala, Skream, DMZ, and Goth Trad, to name a few. Joe Nice is flying the flag in the United States, while Skream is showcasing their beats in his legendary sets and on his notorious Rinse FM radio show Stella Sessions. Truth’s big riddims have been quickly snatched up by a number of established labels including Mala’s seminal ‘Deep Medi Musik’ with the huge 12”, (The Fatman / Stolen Children), Skream has signed a 5 track Truth EP for his label ‘Disfigured Dubs’. Australia’s Aquatic Lab imprint has just signed two 12" vinyl releases, (LAB 006 + LAB 007) along with a track for their compilation album.

Having toured across Australia and New Zealand a number of times, they’ve just completed a sell-out Asian and European/UK tour featuring sets at DMZ @ The Mass, Skream’s residency at The Den and also guested on Marry Anne Hobbs Radio 1 show. 2010 see’s them drop their debut album on Aquatic Lab, plus further releases and remixes.

Can you handle the Truth?

Out now:  
MEDi13X - "The Fatman / Stolen Children" – Deep MEDi Musik 
LAB006 - "Terror Planet / Disappear" – Aquatic Lab Records 
LAB007 - "Revelation / Lost at Sea" – Aquatic Lab Records 
The Nextmen ft Ms Dynamite and Andy Cato - “Lion's Den”(Truth remix) – Universal Music 
Optimus Gryme – “Immortal”  (Truth remix) – included on Optimus Gryme's album “Eclipse”  - Optimus Gryme Recordings 
 
Forthcoming: 
"Stay / The Future / Wednesday / Bubba Ho Step" - Disfigured Dubz 
"Amnesia" - Deep MEDi Musik 
"Payback / Immortal (Truth remix)" - Optimus Gryme Recordings 
"Departure" - Aquatic Lab Records 
"Good Morning " - Aquatic Lab Records 
P Vans - "Ghost Pennies" (Truth remix) – Bassweight Recordings 
"Bad Boy Dubby" & "One By One" (with Bulletproof) – Each and Every 
"No Grudge" (with Alix Perez and Lynx) - Shogun Audio  
Truth Album – Aquatic Lab Records