John T. Gast

John T. Gast is a multifaceted artist, producer, and musician hailing from the United Kingdom, known for his innovative approach to electronic music and his enigmatic presence in contemporary experimental scenes. Emerging in the mid-2010s, Gast quickly garnered attention through his solo work and collaborations with avant-garde artists such as Dean Blunt, Inga Copeland, and Hype Williams, helping define a post-internet, lo-fi sound marked by haunting atmospherics, fragmented rhythms, and a playful disregard for genre conventions.

His releases, often self-distributed or appearing on influential labels like Planet Mu and Trilogy Tapes, merge dub, ambient, and industrial influences with a uniquely British sensibility, producing immersive sonic environments that challenge and intrigue listeners. With a discography that includes critically lauded records such as “Excerpts,” Gast has built a reputation for both his mysterious public image and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music, ensuring his status as a key figure in the UK’s underground creative landscape.