Who are Truant Kids?
Truant Kids is a Kansas-based indie songwriting duo comprised of childhood friends Walter Sunrise and Nile Rivers, and recently joined by drummer Owen Ashley.
Formed in 2021, their music focuses on experimentation through a multitude of styles. The first significant effort by the group was the eclectic self-titled album “Truant Kids” released on the 28th of October 2022, which was supplemented by remixes and outtakes (Giving Up EP) the following year. After a brief hiatus, Truant Kids returned with “Tears and Cigarettes”, the lead single to their second album “Heart” released on December 1st 2023, which marks a new period of exploration for the band.