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Origin: Tbilisi Georgia

Genre: electronic, IDM, ambient, experimental

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Natalie Beridze, also known by her stage name Tusia Beridze or TBA, is a prominent Georgian experimental electronic music composer, songwriter, and producer. Born on March 28, 1979, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Beridze has significantly contributed to the electronic music scene with her avant-garde approach. She is known for her work with Gudrun Gut's artist collective Monika Werkstatt and the Georgian creative laboratory Goslab​​.

Beridze's artistic journey began in the early 2000s, initially focusing on making short films and music videos. Her video for Nikakoi's song "Game" in 2001 was well-received, earning the 2nd prize at the Internationale Kurzfilmtage Oberhausen festival. She moved to Cologne, Germany, for a period from 2002 to 2008 after securing a record deal, and it was there she adopted the alias TBA. Her debut album as TBA, "Georgia Is Like Spiritual Tokyo," was released in 2003​​.

Throughout her career, Beridze has released 14 full-length albums, with recent works published on the Australian ambient label Room40, including titles like "Of Which One Knows" and "In Front of You"​​. She has also collaborated with numerous artists across various projects, enhancing her reputation in the electronic music community. Notably, her music often explores complex emotional and conceptual themes, making use of a wide range of electronic and experimental sounds