Luke Shipstad (born October 4, 1994), better known by his stage name Kuuro (/ˈkjʊər/) (stylised in all caps), is an American DJ and electronic music producer.[1][2][3][4] The Kuuro project was formerly a production duo that also included Dutch producer Jordin Post. They revealed themselves as the producers behind the name in May 2017 during an episode of Monstercat's Call of the Wild radio program.[5]

Kuuro
Birth nameLuke Shipstad
Born (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 (age 30)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresTrap, dubstep, drumstep, moombahton, bass house, hardstyle
Years active2016–present
Labels
MembersLuke Shipstad
Past membersJordin Maikel Post

In April 2020, Post announced his departure from Kuuro to focus on a solo endeavor.[6]

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • Bad Habits[7] (2019, Monstercat)

Singles

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  • "Aamon" [8](2016, Monstercat)
  • "Fade to Black" [9](2016, Self-released)
  • "Savage"[10] (2017, Monstercat)
  • "Bandit" [11](2017, Monstercat)
  • "Possession"[5] (2017, Monstercat)
  • "Rapture"[12] (featuring MC Mota) (2017, Monstercat)
  • "Swarm"[13] (2017, Monstercat)
  • "Doji"[14] (2017, Monstercat)
  • "Swarm VIP" (2017, Monstercat)
  • "Omen"[15] (2018, Monstercat)
  • "Afraid of the Dark" (featuring Sophiya) (2018, Monstercat)
  • "Knockin'"[16] (2018, Monstercat)
  • "Take Me Down" (featuring Bianca) (2018, Monstercat)
  • "1000 Cuts"[17] (with Clockvice) (2018, Monstercat)
  • "What U Wanna Do"[18] (featuring Spencer Ludwig) (2018, Monstercat)
  • "Inferno"[19] (2019, Self-released)
  • "Replicant"[20] (with Delta Heavy) (2019, RAM Records, Only in Dreams)
  • "Trigger"[21] (2019, Monstercat)
  • "Can We Be Free"[22] (2019, Monstercat)
  • "Fallout" (2019, Welcome Records)
  • "All Night" [23](with Clockvice) (2019, Monstercat)
  • "Greed" (with Zok) (2020, Musical Freedom)
  • "Slap!"[24] (2020, Night Mode)
  • "Warning Signs"[25] (with Hex Cougar) (2020, Monstercat)
  • "She's Got a Gun" [26](featuring McCall) (2020, Monstercat)
  • "Crash & Burn"[27] (2020, Monstercat)
  • "Don't Stop" [28](2020, Monstercat)
  • "Close To Hell" (with Goja) (2021, Monstercat)
  • "Can't Say" [29](featuring Syon) (2021, Monstercat)
  • "Collapse" [30](with Hayve and featuring imallryt) (2021, Monstercat)
  • "Waiting" [31](featuring Bianca) (2021, Monstercat)
  • "D.E.A.L" [32](with Psycho Boys Club) (2021, Monstercat)
  • "BTFU" (with AnthonyZ) (2022, Kuuro Music)
  • "Break" (2022, Nightmode)
  • "Damage" [33](2022, Monstercat)
  • "Alive" (with SKUM) (2023, Monstercat)
  • "Snakes And Ladders" (with Bianca) (2023, Monstercat)

Remixes and covers

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References

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  1. ^ Lillywhite, Matt (August 9, 2018). "We Speak With KUURO About Playing Festivals & Future Ambitions". EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  2. ^ Frantellizzi, Stefano (September 7, 2018). "Electric Zoo 2018 Exclusive Interview: KUURO". EDM Sauce. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  3. ^ Plauche, Kaylie (August 8, 2018). "Kuuro talks Lollapalooza 2018, Touring, and Collaborating with the Loyola Phoenix". Loyola Phoenix. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  4. ^ "Talking Bass Music and Career Goals With KUURO (Interview)". Dance Music NW. March 31, 2018. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "KUURO Stomps Out From Behind Veil of Mystery With Bass-Heavy 'Possession': Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  6. ^ Welch, Maddie (May 7, 2020). "Half of electro duo KUURO parts ways to pursue trance". Dance Music NW. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  7. ^ "Under the Radar Episode 29: KUURO Interview". May 14, 2019. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Go 'Under The Radar' With Rising Bass Duo Kuuro". January 21, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  9. ^ "Kuuro - Fade To Black". December 15, 2016. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  10. ^ Erik (January 24, 2017). "KUURO Demonstrates His Range With – 'Savage'". EDM Sauce. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  11. ^ "Kuuro – Bandit". March 22, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  12. ^ ago, Lennon Cihak • 2 years. "KUURO (ft. MC Mota) – "Rapture"". Noiseporn. Retrieved March 25, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "KUURO – Swarm". Dancing Astronaut. October 15, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  14. ^ Landon Fleury (December 5, 2017). "KUURO Releases Dark, Groovy Track "Doji"". Your EDM. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  15. ^ Landon Fleury (February 10, 2018). "KUURO Announces Debut Tour, Drops Ultra-Heavy Single "Omen"". Your EDM. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  16. ^ ago, Jeanette • 10 months. "KUURO Drops Explosive Halftime Track "Knockin'"". Noiseporn. Retrieved March 25, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  17. ^ edwin604 (November 6, 2018). "KUURO & Clockvice slice a banger up in "1000 Cuts"". EARMILK. Retrieved March 25, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  18. ^ Cihak, Lennon (December 5, 2018). "KUURO Share Newly Styled 'What U Wanna Do' with Spencer Ludwig on Monstercat". EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  19. ^ edwin604 (March 7, 2019). "KUURO emerges with "Inferno", a fusion of trap and moombahton". EARMILK. Retrieved March 25, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ BWW News Desk. "New Album From Delta Heavy ONLY IN DREAMS Out Now". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  21. ^ "Trigger - Single by Kuuro". Retrieved July 7, 2019.
  22. ^ "Can We Be Free - Single by Kuuro". Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  23. ^ "Kuuro and Clockvice Team Up For "All Night" On Monstercat". Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  24. ^ "Slap! - Single by Kuuro". Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  25. ^ "Warning Signs - Single by Hex Cougar & Kuuro". Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  26. ^ "Kuuro Shares His Bass Hit "She's Got A Gun" On Monstercat". Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  27. ^ "Crash & Burn - Single by Kuuro". Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  28. ^ "Kuuro - Don't Stop". August 21, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  29. ^ "Kuuro Unveils Melodic Trap Record "Can't Say" Featuring Syon on Monstercat". April 12, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  30. ^ "Kuuro, Hayve & Imallryt Team Up For Dubstep Heater "Collapse" on Monstercat". May 29, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  31. ^ "KUURO Unveils Melodic Trap Banger "Waiting" Featuring Bianca". July 30, 2021. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  32. ^ "KUURO And Psycho Boys Club Unveil Dark Hard Dance Single "D.E.A.L"". November 5, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  33. ^ "Kuuro Unveils Heavy Trap Single "Damage"". September 5, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  34. ^ "New Galantis Remix EP For Their Single "Louder, Harder, Better"". Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  35. ^ "What So Not Just Released An Exciting 9 Track Remix Package For His Divide & Conquer EP". February 19, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  36. ^ "Boombox Cartel drop hot new remix EP for 'Cartel'". Dancing Astronaut. September 23, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  37. ^ Meadow, Matthew (January 16, 2019). "Post Malone's "Better Now" Gets A Stellar Cover From KUURO & 1/2 Of Grey [MUST LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  38. ^ Meadow, Matthew (March 21, 2019). "Zedd Teases His Own, As Well As Jonas Aden, KUURO Remixes For "365"". Your EDM. Retrieved March 25, 2019.