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.
Discography
Singles and EPs
- When You’re Dancing ft. Induce – Single (2011) (OurLabel Intl)
- Gigamesh – EP Single (2011) (OurLabel Intl)
- Remix EP Single (2011) (OurLabel Intl)
- All My Life EP (2012) (Kitsuné)
- Enjoy – Single (2013) (Nurvous Records)
Albums
- Time Travel (2016) (Hyperreal)
Remixes
- amour – afterparty (Gigamesh Remix) (2020)
- Rihanna – Love On The Brain (Gigamesh Remix) (2016)
- Donna Summer – Bad Girls (Gigamesh Remix) (2014)
- Crystal Fighters – You & I (Gigamesh Remix) (2013)
- Two Door Cinema Club – Sun (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- Fleetwood Mac – Dreams (Gigamesh Edit) (2012)
- Moullinex – Take My Pain Away (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- The Penelopes – Summer Life (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- Theme Park – Jamaica (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- Ladyhawke – Sunday Drive (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- Punks Jump Up – Mr. Overtime (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- James Curd – Guide Me (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- Grouplove – Tongue Tied (Gigamesh Remix) (2012)
- Citizens! – True Romance (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- Foster the People – Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- Katy B – Lights On (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- Theophilus London – I Stand Alone (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- Popular Peoples Front – Party Over Here (Gigamesh Rework) (2011)
- Win Win – Victim (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- Deee-Lite – Groove Is In The Heart (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- White Sea – Ladykiller (Gigamesh Remix) (2011)
- Mike Posner – Cooler Than Me (Gigamesh Final Remix) (2010)
- Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Señor Stereo – Hot Damn! (Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Stephanie Mills – Put Your Body In It (Gigamesh Master Mix) (2010)
- RAC – If You Forget Me (Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Yo La Tengo – Nuclear War (Version 2)(Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Marching Band – Another Day (Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Classixx – I’ll Get You (feat. Jeppe) (Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Jackson 5 – Dancing Machine (Gigamesh Remix) (2010)
- Radiohead – Everything in its Right Place (Gigamesh Remix) (2009)
- Estate – Write To Make (Gigamesh Remix) (2009)
- The Velvet Underground – Rock & Roll (Gigamesh Edit) (2009)
- Alan Braxe – Time Machine [With The Spimes] (Gigamesh Remix) (2013)
- Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime (Gigamesh Remix) (2013)
Production
- Mike Posner – Cooler Than Me (2010)
- Outasight – Tonight Is The Night (2011)
References
- ^ “Discogs Artist Profile (Gigamesh)”. Discogs. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ “Billboard Hot 100 Chart (Week of July 31st, 2010)”. Billboard. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ “YouTube – Foster The People – Pumped Up Kicks (Gigamesh Remix)”. YouTube. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ “Discogs Artist Profile (Discotech)”. Discogs. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ “Discogs Artist Profile (Señor Stereo)”. Discogs. Retrieved 2012-04-30.