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Tussle

 
Artist: Tussle

Group Members:

Tomo Yasuda

Similar Artists:

Out Hud, Mi Ami, Nisennenmondai, Tortoise, Measles Mumps Rubella

Influenced By:

Formal Connection With:

Citay, Hey Willpower, Quinn Luke
  • Genres: Rock
  • Instrumental Rock Major Members: Tomo Yasuda

Biography

One of a number of groups blurring the lines between rock and dance, Tussle blend dub, Krautrock, minimal techno, electro, and post-punk, among other sounds, into a cohesive, danceable whole. The group, which hails from San Francisco's Mission district, includes drummer/melodica player Alexis Georgopoulos, bassist Andy Cabic, keyboardist/programmer Nathan Burazer, and percussionist Jonathan Holland, who plays bells, a custom drum kit, and found objects, including scraps of metal and a plastic bucket. The band formed in 2001 and began recording their improv-based instrumental dance-rock almost immediately after, setting up in studios including Mo' Wax's Tommy Guerrero's recording space and their own basement. The band also made a name for itself as a live act, performing in basements and galleries, as well as more typical venues. Tussle made their debut in 2002 with a track on Deitch Projects' Frisco Styles compilation; soon after, they signed to Troubleman Unlimited. The band issued a series of EPs on the label, starting with that summer's Eye Contact -- which featured artwork by Chris Johanson, who was featured in the Whitney Biennial -- and 2004's Don't Stop, which featured remixes from the Soft Pink Truth (aka Matmos' Drew Daniel) and Stuart Argabright of Death Comet Crew. Their first full-length, Kling Klang, arrived in 2006 and expanded on the sound of their EPs, while Telescope Mind, which was Tussle's first album for Smalltown Supersound, went in a more obviously Krautrock-inspired direction. Released in 2007, the Warning EP featured remixes by Hot Chip and Optimo; that year, the band also collaborated with Scottish artist David Shrigley, contributing a track to his Worried Noodles anthology. Tussle welcomed bassist Tomo Yasuda into the fold for their 2008 album, Cream Cuts, which also featured a collaboration with Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
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Tussle is a four-piece band from San Francisco, started in 2001. The band released its debut album Kling Klang in 2004 on Troubleman Unlimited records.

Discography

TITAN 12" (FrequeNC) 2009 COLETT XPRESS compilation (Colett Express) 2008 CREAM CUTS (Smalltown Supersound) 2008 ANIMAL COP 7" (Geographic North) 2008 NOTWAVE SAMPLER 12" (Rong/DFA) 2008 NOTWAVE COMPLILATION (Rong/DFA) 2008 MEH-TEH 7" (Tomlab) 2007 WORRIED NOODLES Compilation (Tomlab) 2007 WARNING 12" (Smalltown Supersound) 2007 WHITE COLUMNS 12" (White Columns Gallery) 2006 TELESCOPE MIND (Smalltown Supersound) 2006 I AM AN INDIAN TOO 12" (Rong) 2005 DISCO D' ORO II 12" (Rong Music) 2005 DISCO D' ORO 12" (Rong Music) 2005 HERE IT COMES 12" (Troubleman Unlimited) 2005 KLING KLANG (Troubleman Unlimited) 2004 DONT STOP EP (Troubleman Unlimited) 2004 EYE CONTACT 12" (Troubleman Unlimited) 2003 FRISCO STYLES Compilation (Jack Hanley/Rainbow Records) 2003

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