That Feeling LP by Tanukichi

There is something magnetic about Tanukichi. You can hear the intent in every snare, every bass hit, every twist of texture. His debut album That Feeling, released on Night On Earth, feels like the moment everything clicks into place. Two years in the making, it sounds personal and fearless, a clear reflection of where he is right now as an artist.

Back in 2023, his collaboration Higher with Mandidextrous on RAM Records turned heads and introduced his sound to the wider drum and bass world. But Tanukichi’s story started long before that, shaped by Japan’s underground rave scene and Europe’s hardtek culture. That cross-continental blend has always been his strength, and on That Feeling it finally feels fully realised.

The album kicks off with Drop It, a track that wastes no time getting under your skin. It hits like a proper set opener, heavy on percussion and energy. One brings in Bonnot and Jman for a sharp mix of rhythm and flow, while That Rush featuring Bob Ranks surges forward with pure rave adrenaline. Savage with Floxytek dives deep into darker corners, full of tension and pulse.

In the middle stretch, Rebel Faction pairs once again with Bob Ranks, striking a militant rhythm that feels both powerful and unifying. One More Drop gives space to breathe, a solo tune that shows Tanukichi’s ability to stay minimal yet emotionally charged. The Bassline with Bob Ranks and Con is pure motion, one of those tunes built to lift a crowd without overcomplicating it.

Later, Way of the Samurai with Jman adds a personal edge, its structure carrying both cultural nods and raw club energy. Lifeline with Floxytek takes a slightly different turn, still heavy but more open in tone, while Reload It featuring Bob Ranks goes straight for the reload moments every DJ dreams of. Then there’s Acid Drop alongside Zombie Cats, an electrified burst of distortion and acid tension that feels wild and unrestrained. The closing track, Stage Fright, returns with Jman and lands perfectly: calm, fierce, and final all at once.

That Feeling feels like a culmination of years of energy, travel, and experimentation. It’s loud, it’s focused, and it hits on a level that is both technical and deeply human. Out now via Night On Earth, it stands as a proper full-length release from one of the most inventive voices crossing between hardtek and drum and bass right now.

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