Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Azuma.
Michael Azuma, a.k.a. AZU, is a Los Angeles-based artist whose music draws on complex synth layering, foley elements from nature, and atmospheric pads, to create beautiful, immersive, and passionate soundscapes. Michael began teaching himself how to DJ and produce at the age of 12. His obsession and love for artists like Skrillex, Porter Robinson, and Madeon pushed him to start producing his own music.
He began DJing at the age of 12 and started creating his own mixes and mashups at the same time. He later ventured into music production after discovering the endless possibilities in sound and design that music production offered.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
One of his main struggles was determining the best route for his career after high school. Prior to learning about music industry programs offered around the world, he had little to no knowledge about what subject he could possibly major in.
Another struggle has to be his desire to get everything perfect. Like many other artists, perfectionism has its benefits and downfalls.
We’d love to hear more about your work and what you are currently focused on. What else should we know?
AZU is an artist project that Michael has been working on for the past four years. This project is primarily focused on releasing original electronic music and remixing other genres of music. Michael has also been working on various other artist projects as well as music/production/mixing/mastering for other artists.
Michael is most proud of his most recent release being “Weeping Willows” a collaborative track with songwriter Via Savage and indie artist McCall.
What were you like growing up?
Michael was a pretty shy kid for most of his life. He was always an active kid who played sports (like swimming, wrestling, and water polo) as well as being a Boy Scout with his local group. Personality-wise, Michael has always been the type of person to “do the right thing” regardless of if he’ll get the recognition for his efforts.
Contact Info:
- Website: musicbyazu.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicbyazu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicbyazu/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicbyazu
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/track/0UhbhRsLwCMkukDrRUEO9y?fbclid=IwAR1n1Z6zM4R19rxj4L4wsv7uFvtQ8a8ryNxy1wc1J8jUYh7606kfLXR6kmc
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