The Gaslamp Killer

The Gaslamp Killer
Background information
Birth name William Benjamin Bensussen
Origin San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres Dubstep, Glitch, Hip hop, instrumental hip hop, turntablism
Occupations Producer, DJ
Instruments Keyboards, turntables, sampler
Years active 2000–present
Labels Brainfeeder, Alpha Pup Records, Finders Keepers Records
Associated acts Flying Lotus, Samiyam, Gonjasufi
Website Official Site

The Gaslamp Killer (born William Benjamin Bensussen) is a Los Angeles-based DJ who releases material through Brainfeeder, the record label of Flying Lotus.[1] 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, where his unique sets often ruined the pop music vibe in the clubs, earning him the nickname "The Gaslamp Killer." After moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he helped found Low End Theory, "L.A.'s monolithic weekly showcase for uncut beat-driven tracks".[2] Bensussen has played at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,[1] the Austin Psych Fest,[3] and the Decibel Festival.[4] and the Roskilde Festival.[5]

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Discography

EPs

Mixes

Scratches

Production

Co-production

Appears On

References

  1. ^ a b Rubin, Mike (25 May 2010). "Lost, With Laptops, in Psychedelic Space". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/30/arts/music/30lotus.html?_r=1. Retrieved 26 July 2010. 
  2. ^ Krimper, Michael (12 August 2009). "Sound of vertigo: Why the Gaslamp Killer leads listeners into a hallucinatory odyssey". San Francisco Bay Guardian. http://www.bayguardian.com/2009/08/12/sound-vertigo. Retrieved 26 July 2010. 
  3. ^ Dewitt, Matthew (12 April 2010). "Austin Psych Fest 3: The Gaslamp Killer". Austinist. http://austinist.com/2010/04/12/austin_psych_fest_3_the_gaslamp_kil.php. Retrieved 26 July 2010. 
  4. ^ Segal, Dave (26 January 2010). "The Motherfucker of Invention". The Stranger (newspaper). http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-motherfucker-of-invention/Content?oid=3304315. Retrieved 26 July 2010. 
  5. ^ "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}". http://roskilde-festival.dk/uk/bands/singleband/the-gaslamp-killer/. 

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