Tussle

Tussle emerged from San Francisco's experimental music scene in the early 2000s, blending post-punk's angular energy with hypnotic krautrock grooves and dancefloor-friendly rhythms. The bass-heavy quartet – originally featuring Nathan Burazer, Tomo Yasuda, Jonathan Holland, and Warren Huegel – became known for their rhythm-first approach, crafting instrumental jams that felt equally at home in art galleries and underground clubs. Their sound evolved from wiry no-wave influences on early releases like *Kling Klang* (2004) to more synth-driven textures on later work like *Telescope Mind* (2010), always maintaining a playfully cerebral approach to dance music.

The band gained recognition through collaborations with acts like !!! and LCD Soundsystem, while releases like *Warning EP* (2011) and *Cream Cuts* (2013) showcased their knack for transforming improvisational jams into taut, psychedelic disco workouts. Their live shows became legendary for unpredictable energy, documented in recordings like their 2007 *Part Time Punks* session. Though activity slowed in the mid-2010s, their catalog remains a cult favorite for fans of boundary-pushing dance music that prioritizes groove over formula.

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Tempest
Album - 7 Tracks - Released October 8, 2012
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