UK DJ Rusko launches American tour in Dallas September 18

Launching your tour in Dallas shows that you have very, very good taste, no?

DALLAS — Dubstep trailblazer Rusko has announced a month-long tour starting September 18 in Dallas and ending October 30 at the HARD Haunted Mansion.

The UK-bred DJ released his debut album earlier this year, O.M.G.! on Mad Decent, which features dirty-south staple Gucci Mane, Amber Coffman of the Dirty Projectors, Rod Azlan, and more. His live set mixes these eclectic singers and rappers seamlessly through bass heavy dubstep beats. Rusko keeps one hand on his ear while keeping the crowd thoroughly engaged with his ecstatic stage presence.

Rusko is said to use only original material for his live sets, which isn't hard to believe considering the long list of artists he's worked with in the past including Caspa, Diplo, Santigold, Hot Chip and, most recently, production work on M.I.A.'s latest album. Although some samples are mixed into his set, one should expect a very original mix.

Rusko North American tour:

Sept. 18 Dallas, TX - Lizard Lounge

Sept. 21 Denver, CO - Ogden Theater

Sept. 22 Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre

Sept. 23 Salt Lake Ciy, UT - The Complex

Sept. 28 San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine

Sept. 30 Portland, OR - Roseland Theater

Oct. 1 Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market

Oct. 2 Victoria, BC - Sugar

Oct. 3 Vancouver, BC - Venue

Oct. 4 Calgary, AB - The Distillery

Oct. 5 Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room