The producer cited the need to focus on his mental health and recovery. Photo credit: Rusko – Facebook Leeds-born dubstep producer Rusko, real name Christopher Mercer, has announced an indefinite hiatus after more than two decades of touring. In a statement shared on July 17th, t…
ReleaseFirst reported 24 jul, 19:00 / 2 outlets
Rusko steps away from music with indefinite hiatus
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2 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 24 Jul, 19:00. Electronic Groove published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 1d 10h. Of the 2 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting. That is 2 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
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- 24 Jul, 19:00Electronic GrooveFirstRusko steps away from music with indefinite hiatus
- 26 Jul, 05:53We Rave You+1d 10hDubstep pioneer Rusko announces indefinite hiatus after ‘serious breakdown’
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2 outletsDubstep legend Rusko indefinite hiatus news has landed — the UK producer has officially stepped back from music and touring after what he called a “serious breakdown.” (Statement first shared via EDM.com. See also our Prospa’s Harvey hiatus story.) Legendary dubstep producer Rusk…