Before even graduating high school, Getter has spun at sold-out shows in San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and his hometown of San Jose. Like fellow boy-wonder electro producers Sonicc and Porter Robinson, Petulla has impressed many people in the industry and countless electronic music fans with his unquestionable talent at making high quality dubstep music at such a young age.
He gained recognition when he released songs on labels such as Ultragore Recordings and Tuff Love Dubs. In an interview, he said "I basically started when I was 16. I was in a few bands before that; I was a drummer and a guitar player. I was a huge metal head and I loved rap like Mac Dre and Andre Nickatina. You could make electronic music by yourself, so that really attracted me towards it and made me want to do my own thing". He said "As soon as I picked up a guitar I knew I wanted to do music. I have always done art, whether it’s music or drawing, so it all came pretty natural".
Quickly Petulla’s talent was recognized, and his tracks started gaining hype far beyond his high school’s halls. Petukka was signed by Vital Management in August 2010. Since joining Vital, he has opened for the best artists in dubstep today, such as Rusko, Downlink, Eprom, Subvert, Noah D, Nit Grit, Megalodon, and Borgore — not to mention sharing the stage at Vital SC’s Wobbleland with world class talents Skrillex, 12th Planet, and Nero, among many others.
Petulla later signed to Datsik's label Firepower Records in 2012, while also releasing through other labels such as Rottun Recordings and OWSLA. In 2017, Petulla launched his own record label, clothes shop, and artist collective known as Shred Collective. He also produces and performs hip-hop under the name Terror Reid.
He regularly uses heavy bass and “gnarly” synths in his music. Petulla's style of producing/DJing has evolved through the years from massive dubstep tracks to a diverse assortment of genres which culminate to an ethereal, trap-light sound that still contains hard-hitting dubstep roots. Recently, he's been dabbing into more of an experimental style of reverb and bass while assimilating a variety of beats. His debut album Visceral is a testament to this newer style.
In April 2019, Petulla cancelled his Visceral Tour early after getting booed by a large number of fans at several venues who were not in favor of his changed music style, and in a tweet said that the Visceral Tour would be his last tour. There was an outpouring of support for Petulla from the EDM community in reply to his tweets shortly after. A large number of artists have also stated their support towards Petulla on Social Media, including Jauz, Lost Kings, Joyryde, Dave Dresden, Tommie Sunshine, 1788-L, Svdden Death, Kayzo, Ghastly, Rezz, Modestep, Herobust, Louis the Child, Feed Me, Delta Heavy, Zeds Dead, Excision, and Alison Wonderland.
In October 2019, Petulla teased the release of a single "When It's All Gone" on his social media platforms. The track was released on October 16, and was included in a vaguely teased Terror Reid album that was rumored to release in 2020. Petulla also released "Heartless" on October 29 as a single track, and a return to the now enjoyed music style that Petulla used in Visceral.
Petulla was also known on the app called Vine, in which he amassed over 400 thousand followers and had his videos watched over 376,500,000 times. Vine was also the platform Petulla first founded the phrase "Suh Dude" which he and his best friend, Nick Colletti, sell as a part of merchandise for their clothing brand.
Hold on Tight
Getter Lyrics
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Attention is thick like that
Look at me like you feel the rush
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
Show you the road, you're in my zone
I can take you to a secret place
You're the one that can get a taste
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
Listen to me when I say
I can make it all okay
Baby, take your pain away
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
We fly in on higher planes
Disappear into the haze
Losing track of night and day
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Listen to me, when I say
I can make it all okay
Listen to me, when I say
I can make it all okay
Don't you dare, ever second guess this love
Got enough, I won't give this up
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
Show you the road, you're in my zone
I will do whatever it might take
To keep you here, I want you to stay
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
I'll show you the road
Listen to me when I say
I can make it all okay
Baby, take your pain away
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
We fly in on higher planes
Disappear into the haze
Losing track of night and day
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
The lyrics of Getter feat. NJOMZA's song "Hold on Tight" describe a passionate and intense relationship where the desire and love between two individuals is palpable. The opening lines, "It's in the air, Attention is thick like that" suggest that there is a strong emotional energy between the two, as if the air is electric with their presence. The singer then goes on to describe how the other person wants a “ride” and she is ready to make them hers, taking them on an adventure through a secret place.
The chorus represents a sense of hope and reassurance where the singer promises to make everything okay and that the individual should hold on tight because she will pave the way. In the second verse, the singer describes how their love transcends physical boundaries and flies them on higher planes disappearing into the haze, losing track of night and day. The ending reinforces the positive nature of the song, where the singer repeats her promise to pave the way and she will make everything okay.
Overall, the lyrics express a desire for a passionate love that is strong, intense, and transcendent of physical boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in the air
There is a feeling that is palpable and present everywhere.
Attention is thick like that
The focus and energy around us is intense and consuming.
Look at me like you feel the rush
Your eyes reveal your excitement for what's to come.
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
You desire adventure and I am willing to take you on a journey.
Show you the road, you're in my zone
I will be your guide and we will be in sync as we travel together.
I can take you to a secret place
I have a special location I can show you, one that is unknown to others.
You're the one that can get a taste
You are the only one who can experience this with me.
Listen to me when I say
Pay attention to my words as they are significant and meaningful.
I can make it all okay
I have the ability to fix any problems or worries you may have.
Baby, take your pain away
I want to ease any pain or discomfort you may have.
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold onto me and trust that I will lead you in the right direction.
We fly in on higher planes
We are soaring above the ordinary and experiencing something extraordinary.
Disappear into the haze
We are getting lost in the moment and letting go of all else.
Losing track of night and day
Time becomes inconsequential as we indulge in each other's company.
Don't you dare, ever second guess this love
Do not doubt the strength and validity of our love.
Got enough, I won't give this up
We have enough love to last and I will not let it slip away.
I will do whatever it might take
I am willing to go to any lengths to keep us together.
To keep you here, I want you to stay
I want you to be by my side and I will do everything I can to make sure you stay with me.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Njomza Vitia, Tanner Petulla
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@avoydmusic
(Lyrics)
It's in the air
Attention is thick like that
Look at me like you feel the rush
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
Show you the road, you're in my zone
I can take you to a secret place
You're the one that can get a taste
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
I'll show you the road
Listen to me when I say
I can make it all okay
Baby, take your pain away
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
We fly in on higher planes
Disappear into the haze
Losing track of night and day
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Listen to me, when I say
I can make it all okay
Listen to me, when I say
I can make it all okay
Don't you dare, ever second guess this love
Got enough, I won't give this up
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
Show you the road, you're in my zone
I will do whatever it might take
To keep you here, I want you to stay
You want a ride, I'll make you mine
I'll show you the road
Listen to me when I say
I can make it all okay
Baby, take your pain away
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
We fly in on higher planes
Disappear into the haze
Losing track of night and day
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
Hold on tight, I'll pave the way
@grimjoww1000
GETTER X FLUME need to collab
@krissg1974
I truly do not understand the hate for this album.. it's fxkin brilliant. Love you, Getter. Keep doing what you're doing.. it's pure magic. 🖤💚🖤
@codownhill
Still scratching my head about the hate as I binge this entire album tonight
@klamour7284
The hate comes from all the cavemen who've only heard rip n dip and head splitter
@ryannega209
You cant truly appreciate This whole ass album untill you've tripped nuts to it😂
@troyzartman5788
What she said. I have listened to this album over 50 times I am sure. Heals me.
@Stick_and_stone
Bleed was kinda shit but yeah the rest is great
@DubstepHorror
those vocals hit your soul bois.
@doperaja5910
Just cuz dint wanted to spoil the like count
@breb6860
Forrrrreaaaalllz doe!!! Man I can’t believe I forgot about this song!!