Artist

Figure

Genre: Electronic ,Dubstep ,Club/Dance ,Electronica

Origin: U.S.A

Biography

Figure, whose given name is Josh Gard, has earned recognition for an unpredictable and eccentric approach to drumstep as a leading American electronic music producer active in both the dubstep and electro-bass communities.

Raised in Evansville, Indiana, Gard first took up scratching, mixing, and beat-making at age 16. By 20 his focus had shifted toward heavy bass productions and the classic drum’n’bass styles that flourished in the 1990s and early 2000s. His initial releases reached listeners in early 2009 through several EPs, beginning with In & Out of Brooklyn on Dirty Fabric Digital and continuing a few months later with House on the Hill. Additional EPs appeared regularly, and the 2013 project Horns of the Apocalypse clarified the distinct sonic identity, visual style, and overall aesthetic the producer had been developing.

On the dubstep circuit he became noted for weaving dialogue excerpts and imagery drawn from classic horror films into bass-driven tracks, a choice that resonated strongly with drumstep and dubstep audiences alike. Capitalizing on that interest, Gard launched the ongoing Monsters mixtape series in 2011 with Monsters of Drumstep, Vol. 1; its thematic thread was reflected in individual track titles such as “Aliens,” “Vampires,” and “Zombies.” Six further Monsters installments followed, punctuated by remix collections that included reworkings by Zardonic, Downlink, and Twofold.

Live performances also expanded during this period. After building steady visibility, the DJ moved from intimate club dates to larger arena venues, performing with a balanced rig of hardware and software that allowed him to construct beats and drops onstage via turntables and Serato DJ. His first official full-length album, Gravity, arrived in 2015 and emphasized intricate electronic arrangements and studio craft rather than the horror-centric imagery that had defined the Monsters series. Even so, Gard maintained the franchise, issuing Monsters 7 in October 2016, where it registered strongly on the Billboard Electronic Chart.

Albums

Monsters, Vol.1 (15th Anniversary)

Monsters Undead

Short Cuts Vol 2

A Labor of Love

A Taste Of - Ireland

Heartfelt Americana

War On The Open Plains

Natural Planet - Great Plains

Natural Planet - Grasslands

A Taste Of - South America

Shuffle and Shake

A Taste Of - Middle East

Best In Show - Remixes

A Taste Of - Remixed

A Taste Of - Italy

A Taste Of - France

Natural Planet: Frozen Tundra

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Better Beds: Light Rock

Organic Marimba

Better Beds: Hip Hop

Better Beds: Ambient Chill

Better Beds: Playful Orchestral

Dungeon of Doom

Better Beds: Factual Beats

Classical Strings: Quartet

Better Beds: Groove Pop

Dark Sci Fi Synths

Organic Comedy Vol 2

Organic Dramedy

Approaching Infinity

Modern Luxury, Vol. 2

Hillbilly Gold Digger

Natural Planet - Coral

Natural Planet - Tropical Forest

Western Ambiences

Critical Conditions

Busy Work, Vol. 2

Post Rock Tension

Get In The Game

The Conquistadores

Groove Pop, Vol. 4

Natural Planet: Bioluminescence

Not So Jingly Bells

Tomorrow's Potential

Static Defusion

The Animal Kingdom

Transitions Vol 6

Animal Anticipation

Eastern Destiny

Haunted Halloween

Enter The Matrix

Sinister Underworld

Take Control (Remixes)

8 Bit Console Land

Walking On Sunshine

Debussy Masterworks

Bioelectric Cyberpunk

Nor Let Them Know

Natural Planet: Quirky Creatures

Innovative Future

Hybrid Anticipation

Delicate Americana

Lemon Yellow Sun

Abstract Tension

Shimmering Waters

Natural Planet: Arid Deserts

Classical Piano, Vol. 1

Industrial Domination

Psychological Turmoil

Symmetry, Vol. 3

Recuerdos de Mexico

Stroll In The Park

Natural Planet: Swarm and Frenzy

Ascension of Dawn

Delicate Orchestral

Best Weekend Ever Vol 2

Loving Acoustic

Vibey Americana

Delicate Anticipation

Natural Planet: The Hunt

Anything Is Possible

Reaching Higher

Get Up Get Down

A Nice Gypsy Day

The Rhythm Of Life

Let's Get Elf'd Up, Vol. 2

Modern Momentum

Positive Thinking

Transitions, Vol. 5

Symmetry, Vol. 2

Abstract Neutral

Deceptive Actions

Far East Rising

A Bright Future

Acoustic Emotions

Let's Get Elf'd Up

Joy To The World

Quirky Carousel

Electro Chiller

Smooth Sailing: A Yacht Rock Journey

Just Feels Right

Edge of the World

Strange Horizons

Spinning the Carols

By Hell or High Horror

Ambient Holiday

Heartbeat Of Hell EP

The Human Anthem

Monsters: The Remixes, Vol. 8

Halloween Triple Feature

Monsters 7 Remixes

Creek Bed: Music from the Bayou

All Night VIP: Late Night Club Grooves

Blur: Dark Electronic Ambience

Bikini Martini: Retro 60s Surf Rock

Retro Party: Swinging Space Age Bachelor Pad Music

Holiday Magic: A Christmas Celebration

The Last Alaskans: Soundtrack

The Early Years

Whiskey and Other Necessities

Calm Before The Storm

Gravity Remixes

Figure: Monsters 6.66

Exemplary Sports Magic

Horns of the Apocalypse EP

Selected Remixes Vol. 2

Monsters, Vol. 5

Really Good Time

Monsters Selected Remixes

Monsters Vol. 4

Monsters Vol. 3

The Destruction Series Vol 1

Monsters of Drumstep Vol. 1

Singles

Kingston To Amsterdam

House of 1000 Corpses

The Amityville Horror

Freddy vs Jason

The Hills Have Eyes

Limited View / Open

Torture Chamber

Dubstep Fight Club

Countless Waves

Frankenstein's Fury

Raver Decapitation

I Call It Destiny

Boogeyman (Audigy Remix)

Zombies Ate My Ravers

This is Halloween (Drumstep Remix)

Aliens [Reprise]

Does Not Compute

Spirits of the Dead

Riddim of the Living Dead

The Hearse Song

Lacrimosa (Figure x Don't Kill It Remix)

The Werewolf (Dmise Remix)

Chew You to Pieces

The Doses / War Fair

Live

The Afraid Session (Live MPC Recording)