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The Gaslamp Killer

The Gaslamp Killer

GLK explains his eclectic playlist from collectable mixtapes “I Spit On Your Grave” (Obey) and “Lake of Fire” (Hit+Run), “The music I play is the stuff that will cut through your brain and just make you feel … almost overwhelmed.” GLK has become best known for his twisted productions, featuring his own live drums, which were featured on his just-released debut solo EP My Troubled Mind (Brainfeeder). Growing up in San Diego on a steady diet of Jimi Hendrix and Dr. Dre inspired him as a young college dropout to man the decks in bars of the Gaslamp District, to a sometimes hostile crowd. The experience was enough to inspire his first mixtape project, the circa-2000 Gaslamp Killers, which led to his moniker. He helped found the well-known bastion of heavy beats and gut-crunching bass, Los Angeles’s Low End Theory, which has since become a destination for many international dubstep and weird beat artists from around the world. Most famous for the association with label boss Flying Lotus, Low End Theory is where GLK has been able to craft his inimitable sound, and foster like-minded audiences, far away from his auspicious beginnings. His productions appear on the debut album from Gonjasufi, A Sufi and A Killer, released in early 2010 on Warp Records. Currently he is working on his own debut album, drawing upon his breadth of musical insight as well as a wealth of talented guests from Southern California and beyond.

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Daedelus, Samiyam & the Gaslamp Killer – “Sounds of Symmetry” Sizzurp Transmission (11.22.10)

What happens when three friends get together over steaming cups of codeine? Well things become pretty slowwwwwwwwww and screwyyyyyyyy. I can't guarantee there actually was any codeine at this gathering but the residual vibes of spiked syrup were warbling around the room when Daedelus, Samiyam and the ... Read more »

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THE GASLAMP KILLER – GLK TURNING ON TOMORROW TAKEOVER (05.25.11)

The Gaslamp Killer and a few of his pals took over our studio and hijacked our airwaves during the Turning on Tomorrow Proton Drive. GLK, Computer Jay, Jonwayne and Alter dropped 4 hours of audio explosions to inspire your support. It's never too late to support dublab! Get all ... Read more »

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the Gaslamp Killer “Death Gate” EP

THE GASLAMP KILLER is releasing "DEATH GATE" his new EP on October 12th through Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder Records. The EP contains 15 minutes of new music by GLK that is being released on limited-edition private press 10" vinyl and digital formats. Check out these video teasers by Strangeloop and Ill ... Read more »

THE GASLAMP KILLER – THE DIRT (04.09.09)

DOWNLOAD SESSION Before the Gaslamp Killer jumped off to devastate Europe with his hard as nails beats he so sweet as to record this set for you. Enjoy this SECRET FORMULA and be sure to catch GLK on tour if you live in Europe. dublab.com/thegaslampkiller. Read more »

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THE GASLAMP KILLER – GASLAMPIN’ (08.15.08)

DOWNLOAD SESSION This was the Gaslamp Killer's first mix cd ever and still his favorite. Once the ringing leaves your ears and the mind shattering chaos clears you'll realize it's your new favorite too. thegaslampkiller.com Read more »

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THE GASLAMP KILLER – GASLAMPIN’

DOWNLOAD SESSION This was the Gaslamp Killer's first mix cd ever and still his favorite. Once the ringing leaves your ears and the mind shattering chaos clears you'll realize it's your new favorite too. thegaslampkiller.com Read more »

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THE GASLAMP KILLER – THE MIND FUCK

DOWNLOAD SESSION LISTEN TO THIS SESSION The Gaslamp Killer dropped by the dublab studios during the "Hands On" Proton Drive and shared some amazing sounds but he was too busy hanging out with friends, whistling in triple tones, shaking his hair wildly, grinning like a psychopath and playing awesome records to keep a playlist, so it ... Read more »

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THE GASLAMP KILLER “I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE” AN OBEY MIX CD

DOWNLOAD SESSION LISTEN TO THIS SESSION After a tremendous musical barrage in 2007, OBEY takes a step further into the deeper, darker world of sound, educating those that pop isn't the only thing to listen to and that life can't be appreciated without a bit of murder and death.The Gaslamp Killer (William Bensussen), Los Angeles based ... Read more »

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the Gaslamp Killer – echo expansion session

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the Gaslamp Killer – echo expansion session (08_15_07)

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