Guy Gerber has been releasing music for more than a decade, constantly aiming for new creative combinations. From a collaboration with P.Diddy which led to the free album, 11:11, to his Rumors party series, Gerber is not afraid to take risks. Maybe this (plus 12 hour sets at Burning Man) is why Resident Advisor consistently ranks him as one the best live touring acts. Growing up in Israel, his journey to music began with rock. But the game changing album for him was Homework by Daft Punk, which led Gerber to house music. Playing in Israel, outside of the electronic scenes of London and Berlin, allowed Gerber to draw from many inspirations rather than adopting the sound of any particular city. This can be heard on the diversity of his productions, of which there are many (apparently, he doesn’t suffer from writer’s block).
Guy Gerber’s latest release is an EP with installation artist and electronic musician Deniz Kurtel. The drum patterns evoke a nostalgic longing for summer, paired with melancholic synths, and an atmospheric vocal sample. The combination sums up Gerber’s approach to music nicely, who in his own words feels art should be “strong and painful.”