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William Benjamin Bensussen (born November 7, 1982), better known by his stage name The Gaslamp Killer, is an alternative hip hop producer and DJ based in Los Angeles, California.

The Gaslamp Killer

The best kinds of clubs are owned by the sort people who care about the things that make a club good: the décor, the drinks, the staff and most importantly, the music. Monarch in San Francisco manages to get high marks on all three. The 300-person capacity spot is split into an upstairs bar and lounge area, with a downstairs dance floor with its own bar. Monarch’s design will catch your eyes – an intriguing mix of steampunk (tuba/chandelier? Check), modernism, dark wood, industrial accents, and almost burlesque flourishes. The main floor is split by a wall containing an acrobat’s perch, complete with swing and visible on either side. Plenty of cushy seating, and a free photo booth add to the appeal. The basement dance floor area is its own little world. Voted Best Sound System by SF Weekly, Monarch’s Void Acoustics rig – one of a very small handful in the U.S. – is a marvel of clarity and bass, anchored by their unique-looking horn speakers. The lighting tends to be minimal, really letting the sound stand out. With its poured concrete bar and DJ table, high ceilings (for a basement) and a couple of bottle service alcoves, the downstairs has played host to some amazing talent, from Miguel Migs, Julius Papp, SF icon David Harness, Marques Wyatt, the Fort Knox Five, and Martin Buttrich. The music trends mostly towards house and its sub-genres, but you’ll find a sprinkling of others, and the occasional live band. Despite its lofty name, the Monarch sits in San Francisco’s relatively um, shall we call it…sketchy? Mission neighborhood. Don’t let this stop you. The Monarch is a gem of little spot, and so long as you stay aware, you’ll be fine.

Monarch

SoMa

Black Box first opened its doors to the Denver public in 2016. Powered by a passion for music  that often elude the mainstream, the Black Box carves a home for underground sounds at the foundation of Denver's booming electronic music landscape offering a space that is a refuge from the everyday and a home for experimentation and heartfelt emotion. The venue lives by its motto “Moving People Through Sound, Not Hype” and strives to deliver an experience to its guests that mirrors its mission. When it comes to their approach for live events, their unwavering standard of quality coupled with dedication to dubstep's sub frequent tradition is more than evident. Denver's devoted home for underground music is designed to encompass the total sound system experience. The dual-room venue, which is 18+, is fully equipped with a powerful, state-of-the-art custom Othorn/Funktion-One/Tannoy combination system built by Basscouch. Black Box is a haven for artists, audiophiles, and party goers alike, and serves as the headquarters for Colorado's underground music community.


The Black Box

Capitol Hill

Located right on the border of Koreatown in the upcoming neighborhood of Arlington Heights, UNION is redefining the Los Angeles nightclub experience. Built in the wake of the historical Jewel’s Catch One’s closure, UNION brings a world-class lineup that prizes quality and diversity, hosting everything from local juggernauts A Club Called Rhonda to Boiler Room to Soulja Boy to Die Antwoord. With 5 rooms, affordable drinks and a welcoming staff, UNION is already upping the ante for L.A. nightlife.

Catch One

Koreatown

Music Box is a concert venue and event space in downtown San Diego. Situated in Little Italy, Music Box features a diverse array of talented performers, including nationally celebrated artists, local legends, and up-and-coming acts. Their tri-level site boasts audiophile-quality acoustics, locally sourced menus, and generously spacious floor plans. With capacity of over 700 patrons, the event space is large enough for the full concert experience, yet cozy enough to feel like you’re at an intimate show with your favorite band. Music Box offers relaxing lounge areas, booth seating, outdoor patios, and views of the stage throughout the venue. And their VIP experience boasts options such as plush opera seating and an elite private-access room. Music Box has menu options available during all open hours, and can also provide pre-show catering, as well as private dining environments. Small plates, seasonal favorites, and crafts on draft are the perfect accompaniment to the music, and make for a lively and sociable dining experience. The venue features live music and entertainment throughout the week.

Music Box

Downtown

This industrial-ish space in Tower Hamlets was indeed used to operate as a working pickle factory, but after being used for foodie pop-ups and exhibitions in 2013, Oval Space have fully revamped the intimate venue as a club and live music space. Expect an alternative and esoteric programme, and be ready for leftfield but thoroughly banging DJ sets from underground heroes and mind-bending arty bands.

The Pickle Factory

Cambridge Heath

Public Works is a multipurpose space in San Francisco’s Mission District, with space for a bar, live music venue and club, art gallery and workshops. The venue is equipped with hardwood floors, a Funktion-One soundsystem and multiple bars, with simple, spare decor to maximize space and allow adaptation to suit all sorts of settings or events. Public Works also has a community-oriented focus, offering discounted gallery space to local artists as well as donating a portion of its profits to charities and nonprofit organizations. Some highlight acts over the last 5 years include: Todd Terje (Live), Jeff Mills, Maceo Plex, Robag Wruhme, Acid Pauli, Dixon, Laurent Garnier, Moodyman, Bonobo (DJ set), Lee Burridge, James Murphy, Hot Since 82, Simian Mobile Disco (DJ set), Magda, Claude Von Stroke, Seth Troxler, Danny Tenaglia, Mount Kimbie, Basement Jaxx (DJ set), Four Tet, Questlove, DJ Harvey, John Talabot and more..

Public Works

Mission District

Quartyard is an urban park and event venue constructed from repurposed shipping containers in the East Village Neighborhood of Downtown San Diego.

Quartyard is home to an eatery, dog run, full service beer garden, event venue, art space and coffee shop. Open seven days a week, Quartyard plays host to a number of cultural events, outdoor concerts, private events, street markets and community activities. Quartyard’s utilization of sustainable and innovative design offers guests a unique outdoor experience unlike any other.

Quartyard is an urban park and event venue constructed from repurposed shipping containers in the East Village Neighborhood of Downtown San Diego.Quartyard is home to an eatery, dog run, full service beer garden, event venue, art space and coffee shop. Open seven days a week, Quartyard plays host to a number of cultural events, outdoor concerts, private events, street markets and community activities. Quartyard’s utilization of sustainable and innovative design offers guests a unique outdoor experience unlike any other.

Quartyard

East Village

Amir Yaghmai

Breakthrough

Nissim

Instrumentalepathy

Shred You To Bits

Eprom is known for his diverse, funky and energetic sets, which cross the lines between live remixing and manipulation of hiphop and breaks with his own obscenely bass-heavy neurocrunk transmissions. EPROM has played alongside artists like Modeselektor, Vibesquad, Ooah, Boreta, Bassnectar, Kraddy, edIT, and many others. EPROM is fusing his own brand of telekinetic crunksauce in the form of the new hybrid genre, Psyphy.

Eprom

For three years, ZEKE BEATS has animated the low end with his analog synth wizardry. All along, his mission has been clear: set listeners’ teeth chattering. He’s hit the target every time.

A power player signed to Poster Child and Madison House, ZEKE BEATS may be one of the fresher faces in the electronic context, but he’s certainly no novice. Threaded with the analog basslines that have long been an indispensable part of his sound, ZEKE BEATS’ idiosyncratic brand of hip-hop and grime influenced bass has pervaded modern electronic circles since his 2016 breakthrough with his debut EP, Meltdown.

In the time since, ZEKE BEATS has shown that his preeminence as a bass maven isn’t just within reach—it’s in the making, and fellow producers have taken note. He’s garnered support from electronic A-listers like Bassnectar, DJ Craze, DJ Shadow, Tokimonsta, Mr. Carmack, The Glitch Mob, Mat Zo, and Toddla T, and is heralded by fellow producers as one of the most technically fluent, forward thinking artists currently active in the game.

This year, ZEKE BEATS flexed his sonic capability on a number of releases; “Laser Vision,” crafted alongside The Glitch Mob, and “Purple Haze” with G-Rex are but two examples.

At present, listeners can catch ZEKE BEATS providing support for Purple Haze’s co-headlining tour with G-Rex. Come 2020, they can look forward to further live action from ZEKE BEATS on his next supporting endeavor, Peekaboo’s THE IMPOSSIBLE TOUR. Both efforts, present and anticipated, enrich ZEKE BEATS’ rich history of tour support; in the past, he’s been an enticing addition to tour announcements for G Jones, Minnesota, Space Jesus, QUIX, and Rezz. He’s also frequented high profile festivals such as Electric Zoo, Electric Daisy Carnival’s Orlando and Las Vegas installments, and Lost Lands.

Importantly, ZEKE BEATS is no “push play” personality. His status as a standout in the dance scene is due in part to his love for hardware, which bespeaks a series of achievements in the turntablist realm. He ranked fourth in the world in the prestigious IDA World Championships and was tapped by none other than grandmaster turntablist, DJ Qbert, as the first ever Scratch University Valedictorian.

He harmonizes the three integral components of his multifaceted musical identity—producing, Scratch DJ’ing, and turntablism—in these routines, which extend beyond the videos that ZEKE BEATS shares on his socials to his adrenaline spiking sets.

In involving these unique routines in his live appearances, ZEKE BEATS further distinguishes himself as a creative force to be reckoned with in the electronic landscape.

Although the fellow artists with whom he collaborates, the festivals that he plays, and the productions that he releases vary annually, one thing remains the same: each year, ZEKE BEATS reliably ups the ante—and plays to win.

Best The Gaslamp Killer Songs of All Time - Top 10 Tracks

Best The Gaslamp Killer Songs of All Time - Top 10 Tracks

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1. Nissim

2. Shred You To Bits

3. Humanoid 2.0 - The Gaslamp Killer & Mophono.rmx

4. Keep it Simple Stupid

5. Intro A

6. Purification

7. She's Coming

8. One Take Jake

9. Punks

10. Star Strangled Banner

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