GIGAMESH

Photo by Josh Johnson

Gigamesh is the stage name of Matt Masurka, an American multi-platinum selling music producer and DJ. Most recognized for his remix work, he has experienced a swiftly building reputation as one of the most versatile and consistent names in indie-dance music. Hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota (a.k.a. Prince’s hometown and the city that inspired Funkytown), it is no surprise Gigamesh has developed a keen taste for disco and 80′s electro-boogie. The sound is immediately recognizable in much of his music, however he maintains a flexible aesthetic. Gigamesh considers himself an ardent fan of minimalist concert music, jazz, disco, film music, classic rock, and genre-bending electronic music. These elements have all combined to forge his all-inclusive approach to music appreciation and creation.

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One of Gigamesh’s more notable accomplishments was his fortuitous leap into the pop music world when he was hired to remix a song for Mike Posner which had hitherto only been released on a mixtape. A radio-length version of the remix ultimately became the lead single on Posner’s 2010 debut album, sold over two million copies and launched Posner’s career as a pop star. Gigamesh has subsequently continued to achieve hit after hit, attracting commissioned remixes for acts including Foster The People, Grouplove, Katy B, and Theophilus London. In October 2011, Gigamesh released his debut self-titled EP on Our Label International, which receieved wide acclaim in the disco and indie-dance community. In early 2012, Gigamesh began to develop a close relationship with French record label Kitsuné, which resulted in them inviting him to perform on several dates of their highly-anticipated U.S. Club Night tour.

Gigamesh is Minneapolis's undercover dance-music hero (City Pages, October 2011)

Events Featuring GIGAMESH

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Friday, February 10, 2012

  The Record Room / 10:00 pm / 18+
with JONATHAN ACKERMAN and GIGAMESH
$3.00 adv | $5.00 door
filed under: Dance Nights

Saturday, January 28, 2012

with GIGAMESH and SOVIETPANDA
$3.00 adv | $3.00 door
filed under: Dance Nights

Saturday, October 8, 2011

with GIGAMESH and SOVIETPANDA
$3.00 adv | $3.00 door
filed under: Dance Nights

Friday, August 12, 2011

with MIKE 2600 and GIGAMESH
$3.00 adv | $5.00 door
filed under: Dance Nights

Saturday, July 30, 2011

with A LULL, ESTATE and GIGAMESH
$8.00 adv | $8.00 door

Saturday, January 1, 2011

with GIGAMESH, NAUGHTY WOOD and SOVIETPANDA
$3.00 adv | $3.00 door
filed under: Dance Nights

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Friday, January 2, 2009

  7th Street Entry / 8:00 pm / 18+
with THE NEW MONARCHS, I, COLOSSUS, DEARLING PHYSIQUE and GIGAMESH
$6.00 adv | $6.00 door

Saturday, November 15, 2008