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Ten years ago today, Gus released Gym Class. One of the most unique songs in his discography, it features production from Brobak, whom he met online and previously worked with on LIVE FOREVER. It was the first single he released after returning to Pasadena from Denver in the spring of 2016, shortly before he began work on his third solo mixtape, Crybaby. After traveling to Denver to perform with Schemaposse on March 4, Gus ended up staying in the city for a few weeks, recording music and playing shows whenever and wherever he could. At the end of the month, he headed back to 1700 University Drive in Pasadena, where he had first moved with Brennan Savage in 2014, ostensibly to attend Glendale Community College. He returned to California on March 31, 2016, and dropped Gym Class on SoundCloud the following day, in the early hours of April 1. The release of this special song marked the beginning of a new and exciting chapter for Gus. During that spring stint in Pasadena, he was surrounded by creative, positive energy and got to work immediately upon his return. About a week after releasing Gym Class, he linked up with his friend and videographer Killstation to create a music video for the track at University Drive. Using a VHS camera, Killstation filmed Gus outside the house, around the neighborhood, and even on the roof. Later, while editing the video and looking to add graphics, they realized there was no blank paper in the house. Killstation recalled how resourceful Gus was, using a Sharpie and a paper towel to create the visuals they needed. Ten years later, Gym Class remains one of Gus’s most beloved singles. It is a beautifully evocative piece of music, tied closely to a pivotal period in his career. The day after the music video footage was shot, he got his “Crybaby” tattoo above his eye, signaling his commitment to the upcoming project. Gus and his friends were incredibly productive that spring, and Gym Class was just the beginning.

Ten years ago today, Gus released “Your Eyes.” Produced by his friend and long-time collaborator Lederrick, it was one of several singles Gus created during a brief stint in Denver in March 2016. Its music video, also filmed that same month, marked the end of one creative chapter and the beginning of another. It was shot shortly before Gus left Denver and released on the day he returned to Los Angeles. On February 13, 2016, Gus performed live for the first time in Tucson with Schemaposse. Shortly after, he headed to California for a show in Oakland, then flew to Denver for a performance at Rhinoceropolis on March 4. He ended up staying in Denver for most of the month, living with friends including Yunggoth and Lederrick, and making music whenever and wherever he could. During this time, Gus and his friends frequently teamed up with videographer Quiet Cam, who filmed many music videos for the collective throughout their stay, including “Switch Up” and “Cocaine Shawty.” “Your Eyes” was born out of this intense creative stretch in Denver. Gus released it to SoundCloud at the end of March and decided to shoot a video with Quiet Cam before returning to Pasadena. That same week, a snowstorm had hit Denver, and there was still snow on the ground while they filmed. Lederrick, who was there that day, later said he had given Gus money he’d earned at work to flex in the video, and that they shot it in the alley behind the house they were staying in. It’s a fun video that Gus clearly enjoyed making, and he was proud of how it turned out. He released it on YouTube on April 1, shortly after arriving back in Pasadena. Ten years on, “Your Eyes” stands as a snapshot of a brief but pivotal period in Gus’s career, capturing the intense creative energy that surrounded him during his time in Denver. Shortly after its release, he returned to Pasadena, where he quickly began working on his third solo mixtape, Crybaby.

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Nine years ago today, on New Year’s Day, Gus released “Stop the Car.” We’re proud to make it available on all streaming platforms today.

Ten years ago today, Gus released Vertigo, one of the most unique and experimental projects in his discography. From the spring to the winter of 2015, Gus collaborated with new artists via SoundCloud, including producer John Mello. During the first weeks of December, almost immediately after releasing Live Forever, Gus and John created four songs that became their first and only project together, Vertigo. Like all of Gus’s 2015 music, it was made entirely online, with John sending beats and Gus recording and mixing vocals in his bedroom. On December 5, Gus and John released the EP’s lead single, “Come Around.” Nine days later came “Shiver,” co-produced by John and another Gus collaborator, Hector Vae. Two more tracks, “Drugz” and “M.O.S [Battery Full],” followed on December 19. While visiting Gus’s grandparents in Cambridge, Mass., over Christmas, Gus and Emma filmed footage at a neighborhood playground that became the music video for “Drugz.” Gus felt the Christmas lights and blurry visuals matched the song’s energy, and his friend Lil Skil edited the video, adding the same animated style he used for the Vertigo cover art. In January, Gus worked with local director Jon (Legacy) Francois on two more music videos. On January 11, Gus and his friends Angelo and Ian met Jon and were cast in the video for “M.O.S [Battery Full],” which was filmed across Long Island. The following day, they shot the video for “Come Around” at a motel, with Emma cast alongside Gus. The video was inspired by Ricky Hil’s “Dealer Man.” Vertigo marked both the end of a prolific year and the start of a new chapter for Gus. Shortly after its release, he flew to Tucson to perform live for the first time with Schemaposse. Ten years later, it remains a special project for fans and a distinct moment in his discography.

Ten years ago today, Gus and Bexey released Romeo’s Regrets. Now, this EP is available for the first time on all streaming platforms. It began with a few SoundCloud messages between two artists who admired each other from across the ocean. Gus had been sending what he called “fan mail” to Bexey for months before Bexey ever saw them. When he finally did, he’d just heard Star Shopping and was instantly blown away. Within days, the two were trading beats, verses, and late-night messages about music, life, and RuneScape. Romeo’s Regrets grew from that connection—four songs shared through Twitter DMs and email, full of emotion, curiosity, and raw energy. This project is an early example of Gus becoming the driven, grateful, and resourceful artist he was—turning ideas into art with whatever he had around him.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Gus’s birthday at Webster Hall last night. Tonight we’re in Los Angeles — sold out at The Novo with 2,500 people, one of the biggest crowds Gus has ever had. Happy birthday, Gus. We miss you.

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