Interview: http://truantsblog.com/2020/truancy-volume-261-thomas-martojo/
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You will, of course, be familiar with the work of Thomas Martojo. The internationally recognised dance music brand, Dekmantel, continues to be a signature moment within a claustrophobic festival landscape. On the other hand, the Dekmantel label serves as a reliable litmus test of who you should be aware of in electronic music. Growing up in The Hague, Martojo founded the Dutch imprint along with his child- hood friend Casper Tielrooji and the two were fast putting on parties with the likes of Jeff Mills, Robert Hood and Moodymann. Martojo’s sound is rooted in classic Chicago House and tough Detroit Techno but over the years he’s become more closely recognised for the percussive, low slung grooves associated with Dekmantel Soundsystem. Martojo recently began playing out under his name - using it as an opportunity - to return to the uptempo, harder sounds of his youth. We caught up with him to talk local scenes, inclusivity and how to cultivate a family of artists.
