The Gaslamp Killer in San Francisco

The Gaslamp Killer is the stage name of American DJ and producer William Benjamin Bensussen, who grew up in San Diego and became part of Los Angeles’ experimental beat scene. His music draws on psychedelic rock, underground hip-hop, electronic music, jazz and funk; the album Breakthrough and the later Instrumentalepathy are central releases in his catalogue. Beginning in 2006, he served as a resident DJ at the Los Angeles club night Low End Theory. He later presented The Gaslamp Killer Experience with a live band at the Mayan Theatre, a performance documented on Live in Los Angeles. His festival appearances have included Coachella.