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Inspired by the dystopian sounds of cult sci-fi soundtracks, vintage VHS ‘80s horror, brooding techno, and darkwave Italo, Chicago duo David Ross and Matthew Arkell formed Gatekeeper and released their first EP, Optimus Maximus, on <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Fright+Records%22">Fright Records</a> in 2009. Formulating their electronic ethos in their Brooklyn apartment, the pair labeled themselves “an immersive audiovisual experience” rather than a band or a production duo. Heavily influenced by cult ‘80s documentaries The Jupiter Menace and Chronos, they released the six-track EP Giza in 2010 on <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Merok+Records%22">Merok Records</a>. The EP was well-received and was accompanied by a limited-edition VHS/Laserdisc video which referenced ‘90s CD-R graphics and hallucinatory metaphysical imagery. Inspired by a diverse range of subjects -- World Heritage sites, IMAX cinematography, the acid squelch of the Roland TB-303, and hyper-futuristic techno, they released their debut full-length studio album Exo on <a href="spotify:search:label%3A%22Hippo+in+Tanks%22">Hippo in Tanks</a> in 2012. ~ Aneet Nijjar, Rovi
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