Gigamesh

This article is about the music producer and DJ. For the 3D computer graphics software, see GigaMesh Software Framework. For the hero in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, see Gilgamesh.

Matthew Thomas Masurka (born May 12, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name Gigamesh, is a Minneapolis-based American music producer and DJ. Gigamesh is most recognized for having produced Mike Posner's track "Cooler Than Me"[2] as well as for his remix of Foster the People's single "Pumped Up Kicks" (which currently has over 172 million plays on YouTube).[3]

Prior to launching his solo career, Masurka was also involved in two other collaborative projects, Discotech[4] and Señor Stereo,[5] both alongside DJs Danny Daze and Joe Maz. Gigamesh's releases include an EP on Kitsuné and a single and two EPs on OurLabel International. In the spring of 2013, he released the single, "Enjoy", on New York City-based house label Nurvous Records. Touring internationally, he has performed in Asia, Australia, Europe and across North America.

  1. ^ "Discogs Artist Profile (Gigamesh)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  2. ^ "Billboard Hot 100 Chart (Week of July 31st, 2010)". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  3. ^ "YouTube - Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Remix)". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  4. ^ "Discogs Artist Profile (Discotech)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  5. ^ "Discogs Artist Profile (Señor Stereo)". Discogs. Retrieved 2012-04-30.