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Unfold (not to be confused with the Unfold Radio show) is part of the Tru Thoughts label network and has been set up to work with like-minded artists and record labels to distribute and promote good quality creative and independent music across the world…watch this space for more music and some great tunes.
The Etch Shop is your one-stop shop for Tru Thoughts, Unfold and Zebra Traffic records.

Made and maintained by ourselves, the Etch Shop allows us to sell direct to you, ensuring that more of the sales income goes direct to the artist and label development.

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Azaxx Dancefloor-orientated beats and grooves inspired by the tropical flavours and rhythms of Brazil, with a touch of Gallic sophistication.
Barakas Barakas is Simon “Bonobo” Green’s Mr.-Hyde-like pseudonym. Step into Barakas’ world where he delves further into deep jazz, hip-hop, drum n bass, break beat, funk and soul to move dancefloors worldwide.
Belleruche Handmade hip hop blues soul, like Sarah Vaughan, Django Reinhardt and Cut Chemist stuck in a lift with Russian beer and a sampler.
Benji Boko Energetic and innovative world class DJ and producer
Beta Hector Raw funk from Baby Charles founding member
Domu The main guise of of one of the busiest and most enigmatic men in music
Flevans Gloriously catchy songs, infectious hooks and dancefloor-delighting beats from the multi-talented instrumentalist, composer, producer and sometime vocalist.
Freddie Cruger Freddie’s personal MySpace home page.
Hidden Orchestra Cinematic soundscapes and wonderful string arrangements all layered to perfection
Hint All things about our man Hint.
Hot 8 Brass Band Check out the first US signing to Tru Thoughts an authentic New Orleans brass band. The Hot 8 are the real deal, walking the streets of New Orleans and playing their tunes. They are something special!!!
Kinny An acutely talented vocalist, Kinny trained classically as an opera singer before the spontaneity and freedom of jazz, reggae and soul lured her into pursuing her true passion.
Kylie Auldist The official website for Kylie Auldist, sensational funk/soul singer and Bamboos collaborator.
Lanu His passion for broken beat, hip hop, soul, house, jazz and Latin rhythms has fuelled his solo career.
Lizzy Parks Blending the female singer songwriter tradition with influences from the cutting edge of Björk to the soaring jazz melodies of Ella Fitzgerald.
Maddslinky One of the pioneers of breakbeat garage his pseudonyms include Zed Bias, Phuturistix and Ruffcutt Bias
Milez Benjiman In their own words… Milez Benjiman is a sonic sounding stomp of cyborg funk!
me&you TM Juke and Robert Luis are the joint force which is me&you, a multifaceted musical outfit producing a wide range of stomping dance floor breaks. Check out their web page and keep up to date with the hectic world of me&you.
Natural Self Heavy funk meets twisted hip hop production.
Nostalgia 77 Check Nostalgia’s site for the latest treats, as well as collaborative work as Nostalgia 77 Octet and The Broken Keys.
Quantic, QCB, QSO, & The Limp Twins Home of Tru Thoughts most prolific producer. Check here for all things Quantic, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Quantic and his Combo Barbaro, Quantic and the Flowering Inferno and The Limp Twins.
Stonephace Veteran jazz dissident Larry Stabbins’s collaboration with enigmatic sonic alchemist Krzysztof Oktalski – a mind-bending mix of hip hop and externalist semantics.
The Bamboos Check here for all Bamboos news and info, including live tour dates.
The Broken Keys The official Broken Keys website.
TM Juke The Man Juke delivers his own flashy site with plenty of treats for all.
Unforscene Multi-layered ‘classical’ music alongside their quality beats, great choice of collaborators and undeniable Bristol influences.

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