Tsuruda‘s latest Deathwish EP is the embodiment of what the artist represents: versatility, inventiveness, and swagger. Through the four-track journey, the artist displays his mastery of various genres, ranging from light, upbeat melodies to gritty, bass-filled undertones. Tsuruda’s skills have never been in question, but the Deathwish EP further solidifies him among the elite. To celebrate the release, we had…
Tsuruda
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Tsuruda needs no introduction. As an expert beat-maker who refuses to conform to the boundaries of a genre, the LA-based artist has established himself in the bass scene through consistent material that never compromises on quality. While the last few months have been relatively quiet for the talented artist (albeit compensated by a mind-melting remix for Noisia), he now returns…
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Few words have not been used to describe Tsuruda. As one of the most sought-after beat-makers in the bass scene, one would be mistaken to not consider him among the elite. From his individual works, to his collaborations, to the labels he has released on and the people he has influenced, Tsuruda’s impact on the heavier side of electronic music…
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As two of the most talented producers in the bass scene, it’s almost surprising that Chee and Tsuruda had not collaborated on a track before today. However, with the announcement of their co-headline Trailblazer tour, many started to wonder if the two stars had been working on something together, and to the delight on many, Chee and Tsuruda have released…
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CharlestheFirst Taps Into The Inner Pool Of Feeling With ‘SOLUS’
by John Donahueby John DonahueFor many years, CharlestheFirst has been diving into the inner sanctum of his creativity. His work has defined him to be a powerful angel within the spectrum of uniqueness and emotion. From lush ambient pieces, to bass filled wonderlands, his skills and courage have taken him to brand new heights with each release. And now, he’s making another monumental step…
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The man simply cannot be stopped. Coming fresh off some absolutely mental live streamed DJ sets for Insomniac’s Virtual Rave-A-Thon and Ivy Lab’s Twenty Twenty Global and his recently destructive Lifeline EP, Tsuruda has been absolutely tearing it up recently. With the unveiling of his latest and greatest project, suitably titled siege, we’ve gotten yet another glimpse into the versatility…
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With the release of his crashed EP only a few months in the rearview, Baltimore beatsmith vide returns to the release calendars after a soft period of latency with a track equally weighted for fans of eclectic production and leftfield bass alike. Utilizing ‘Jokes’ from tsuruda’s merciless FUBAR EP from last October as his weapon of choice, vide initiates a…
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While most fans are left with speculation and conjecture on the essence of playing in front of a crowd of ravenous listeners, Los Angeles-based production icon and prodigious beatmaker Tsuruda has taken the opportunity to encapsulate the experience firsthand. Revisiting a staple tune from Tsuruda’s infinite arsenal of weaponry, the enigmatic trap punchline and gargantuan plunges of bass in ‘TFW…
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Tsuruda Chats Sound Design, Side Projects, Apex Legends & More [Interview]
by Jeremy Sternby Jeremy SternFor years, Tsuruda has been lurking in the depths of underground bass music, steadily refining his craft. Known for his bleeding-edge sound design and genre bending tunes, the long-haired distortion architect recently released a vicious EP aptly titled FUBAR that absolutely shattered our expectations. This gentle human makes music as tough as nails, wrangles low ends like no other, and…
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Thomas Tsuruda snapped. Again. One year after his earth-shattering album Unlimited Data, the masterfully humble bass music phenomenon has pushed the envelope yet again with his self-mixed/mastered EP titled Fubar. As the title subtly suggests, this body of work is most assuredly “fucked up beyond all recognition”. While the EP contains the distinct flavor of Tsuruda we’ve come to know and…
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