The Gaslamp Killer
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Benjamin Bensussen |
| Origin | San Diego, California, United States |
| Genres | turntablism, glitch, dubstep, psychedelic rock |
| Occupations | Producer, DJ |
| Instruments | Turntables, sampler, keyboard |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Brainfeeder Alpha Pup Records Finders Keepers |
| Associated acts | Flying Lotus, Gonjasufi, Samiyam, Free the Robots |
| Website | thegaslampkiller.com |
The Gaslamp Killer (born William Benjamin Bensussen) is an DJ based in Los Angeles, California. He has released two EPs and an album, Breakthrough, on Brainfeeder, a record label founded by Flying Lotus.[1]
He is Jewish, and his ancestry includes Turkish, Lebanese and Lithuanian.[2][3]
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History [edit]
Bensussen grew up in San Diego, California, where he began listening to Too Short, Jimi Hendrix, and Dr. Dre. After being influenced by DJ Shadow, he became a DJ in San Diego's Gaslamp district when he was 17. His unique sets often ruined the pop music vibe in the clubs, earning him the nickname "The Gaslamp Killer.".[4]
After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he helped found Low End Theory, "L.A.'s monolithic weekly showcase for uncut beat-driven tracks".[5]
The Gaslamp Killer has played at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,[1] the Austin Psych Fest,[6] the Decibel Festival,[7] Voodoo Fest,[8] and the Roskilde Festival.[9]
He released the single, "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun," in August 2012. It was chosen by Pitchfork Media as Best New Track in July.[10] His debut album, Breakthrough, was released in September 2012.[11]
Discography [edit]
Albums [edit]
- Breakthrough (2012)
EPs [edit]
- The Killer Robots (2008) w/ Free the Robots
- My Troubled Mind (2009)
- Death Gate (2010)
Singles [edit]
- "Flange Face" b/w "Seven Years of Bad Luck for Fun" (2012)
Mixes [edit]
- Gaslamp Killers (2007)
- It's a Rocky Road : Volume 1 (2007)
- It's a Rocky Road : Volume 2 (2007)
- I Spit on Your Grave (2008)
- We Make It Good Mix Series Volume 5 (2008)
- Akuma No Chi Ga Odoru (2009)
- All Killer: Finders Keepers Records 1-20 Mixed by The Gaslamp Killer (2009)
- Hell and the Lake of Fire Are Waiting for You! (2009)
- Vs Finders Keepers (2009)
- A Decade of Flying Lotus (2010)
Productions [edit]
- Flying Lotus - Los Angeles (2008)
- The Beastmaster - Have You Ever Bled from Your Eyes? Do You Want to? (2009)
- Gonjasufi - A Sufi and a Killer (2010)
Guest appearances [edit]
- Free the Robots - Free the Robots (2008)
- Prefuse 73 - Everything She Touched Turned Ampexian (2009)
- Nocando - Jimmy the Lock (2010)
Compilation appearances [edit]
- The Change Up EP-V.01 (2006)
- T7L: Audio Promo Disc 707 (2007)
- ArtDontSleep Presents... From L.A. with Love (2007)
- Echo Expansion (2007)
- Secret Hangout (2007)
- Brainfeeder Sampler (2008)
- Warp Records Spring 2008 (2008)
- Stussy x TurntableLab - Beats (2008)
- Dublab Presents: Echo Expansion (2009)
- Choice on 12 (2010)
- Radio Galaxia (2010)
- Low End Theory Podcast (2010)
References [edit]
- ^ a b Rubin, Mike (25 May 2010). "Lost, With Laptops, in Psychedelic Space". New York Times. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- ^ http://metro.co.uk/2010/10/18/the-gaslamp-killer-a-bright-spark-hits-the-decks-551474/
- ^ http://www.spex.de/2012/08/10/the-gaslamp-killer-jeremiah-jae/
- ^ "The Gaslamp Killer - BBC Essential Mix (2012-12-01)". September 2012.
- ^ Krimper, Michael (12 August 2009). "Sound of vertigo: Why the Gaslamp Killer leads listeners into a hallucinatory odyssey". San Francisco Bay Guardian. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- ^ Dewitt, Matthew (12 April 2010). "Austin Psych Fest 3: The Gaslamp Killer". Austinist. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- ^ Segal, Dave (26 January 2010). "The Motherfucker of Invention". The Stranger. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- ^ "10 MUST-SEE ACTS AT VOODOO FEST". Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- ^ "THE GASLAMP KILLER (US)".
- ^ Cohen, Ian (31 July 2012). "The Gaslamp Killer: "Flange Face" (ft. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson)". Pitchfork Media.
- ^ Murray, Robin (11 July 2012). "The Gaslamp Killer Completes New Album 'Breakthrough' due on September 17th". Clash.
External links [edit]
- Official website
- The Gaslamp Killer discography at Discogs
- The Gaslamp Killer on Brandy Flower
- The Gaslamp Killer on Alpha Pup Records
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