Biography
Sakura Tsuruta’s path through electronic music has never followed a straight line. Blending delicate, dreamlike melodies with driving beats, she’s carved out a sound all her own — one that resonates far beyond her home base in Tokyo.
Her debut single “Dystopia” made an immediate impact in 2019, climbing into Beatport’s Electronica/Downtempo Top 100. It was a bold introduction that hinted at the scope of what was to come. In 2020, she released her first EP Made of Air, earning critical recognition at home. Two years later, her debut album C / O was picked up and reissued by Mule Musiq, marking the beginning of a growing international presence.
That momentum carried her into 2024, when her second album was released through the UK label All My Thoughts. Inspired by the hidden brilliance of gemstones, the record shimmered with intricate textures and emotional depth — garnering praise from Resident Advisor, The New York Times, and Mixmag. To celebrate the release, she crafted a mix for BBC Radio, offering listeners a deeper glimpse into her evolving sound world.
Her work as a music-maker extends into immersive audiovisual performances, fashion shows, and sound installations — lending her unique sonic vision to projects that push boundaries.
As an educator, Sakura is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of artists. She teaches music production both domestically and internationally, working with universities and conservatories, and partnering closely with her alma mater, Berklee College of Music, to empower emerging talent.
She’s also a vocal advocate for gender equality in music. Whether speaking out through platforms like Billboard Music or appearing on the cover of Forbes JAPAN’s “100 People Saving the World” issue in 2023, Sakura continues to use her voice and her music to create space — for herself, and for others — in an industry that’s still evolving.
Through it all, she remains committed to innovation, connection, and carving out new sonic futures — one beat, one melody at a time.
鶴田さくら
幻想的なメロディーと力強いビートを融合させた独自のサウンドは、東京を拠点にしながらも、世界中のリスナーに深く響いている。
2019年に発表したデビューシングル「Dystopia」がBeatportのElectronica/Downtempoチャートでトップ100入りを果たし、2020年のEP『Made of Air』で国内評価を獲得。2022年の1stアルバム『C / O』はMule Musiqからリイシューされた。2024年にはUKレーベルAll My Thoughtsより2ndアルバムをリリース。宝石の内なる輝きに着想を得た作品は、Resident Advisor、The New York Times、Mixmagなどで高く評価され、BBCラジオにてミックスも公開された。
活動領域はオーディオビジュアル・パフォーマンス、ファッションショー、サウンドインスタレーションなど多岐にわたる。Ableton、Audio-Technica、資生堂など国内外のブランドへの楽曲提供やコラボレーションも展開。
教育者としても精力的に活動。国内外の大学や専門学校、母校バークリー音楽大学と連携し、次世代アーティストの育成に取り組んでいる。
音楽業界におけるジェンダー平等の推進にも注力。Billboard Musicでの発信や、2023年のForbes JAPAN「世界を救う希望100人」特集での表紙起用など、アクティビズムの視点からも注目を集める存在である鶴田は、革新と共鳴を軸に、新たな音の未来を切り拓き続けている。