Figure (musician)

Figure
Birth name Josh Gard
Born Evansville, Indiana
Origin Evansville, Indiana
Genres Dubstep, Drumstep, electronic
Occupation(s) Music producer, DJ
Years active 2009–present
Labels DOOM Music; OWSLA; Never Say Die Records
Associated acts CasOne; Del the Funky Homosapien; Kool Keith; Tommy Lee;
Website http://www.imfigure.com

Josh Gard, better known by his stage name Figure, is an American electronic music producer and DJ.[1][2]

Figure is largely known for his Monsters series, which features drumstep tracks mixed with horror movie samples.[3][4] As of 2015, he has released 6 volumes in the series. From 2012-15 Universal Studios enlisted Figure to supply the soundtrack for their haunted maze, as part of their annual event Halloween Horror Nights.[5][6]

Besides his horror themed releases, Figure has also ventured into traditional electronic music genres. On September 24, 2013 he released an EP titled "Horns of the Apocalypse" through the record label OWSLA.[7] Further showcasing his abilities, Figure released a full-length album titled "Gravity" on August 31, 2015.[8]

Figure's song "Monster Mania" was featured on the sixth episode of season eleven of the show, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Discography

Albums

Title Details Tracklist
Gravity
  1. One Million Tons of Starship
  2. Destiny Awaits
  3. Slime Station
  4. Check My Movements with Adeem & KJ Sawka
  5. Beware
  6. We Are Ready
  7. Robbin The Rich
  8. Terminated
  9. Aligned
  10. From Mars With Love (ft. Siff)
  11. Stars That Never Burn Out
  12. Gravity (ft Whiskey Pete)
  13. 9MM
  14. Ready For Action (ft. A Plus)
  15. Who's Next
  16. Infinite Lives
  17. First Night On Planet F

Monsters series

Title Details
Monsters of Drumstep, Vol. 1
Monsters of Drumstep, Vol. 2
Monsters, Vol. 3
Monsters, Vol. 4
Monsters Selected Remixes
Monsters, Vol. 5
Selected Remixes, Vol. 2
Monsters 6.66

Extended plays

Title Details
In & Out of Brooklyn
  • Released: 25 February 2009
  • Label: Dirty Fabric Digital
  • Formats: Digital download
House On the Hill
  • Released: 11 September 2009
  • Label: Freaks Like Us Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital download
The Doses / War Fair
Show You Bass
The Phantom
The Destruction Series, Vol. 1
Horns of the Apocalypse

References

  1. ↑ "Figure - OWSLA". OWSLA. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Figure :: Beatport DJs". Beatport. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  3. ↑ Barkis, Ian (18 October 2013). "Figure - Monsters Vol. 4". Your EDM. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Gullotta, Steve (29 September 2014). "FIGURE - Monsters Vol. 5, Brutal Resonance". Brutal Resonance. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  5. ↑ Thompson, A.D. (17 July 2014). "'Face Off' comes to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights". USA Today. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "UNIVERSAL MONSTERS REMIX: RESURRECTION FEATURING THE MUSIC OF FIGURE". Universal Studios. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Figure - Horns of the Apocalypse EP - Nest HQ". NEST HQ. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  8. ↑ "Everything You Need To Know About: Figure - Gravity". UKF. Retrieved 26 August 2015.

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