An accusation that’s often hurled at electronic music producers and DJs is that they simply stand on stage, press a button to start the music, then get to pumping their fist and hyping up the crowd.

That may be true for some, but not Tsuruda. The Los Angeles-based DJ is not just a button-pusher, but a classically trained musician who brings a dynamic and distinctive perspective to his booming blend of beats and bass.