Gigamesh Explained

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)

Notes and References

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