Gorgon City

Gorgon City is known to the public as a British electronic duo. They have won the hearts of listeners around the world with their distinctive sound, combining house, garage and elements of pop music. Since their debut in 2012, the duo has released several albums, recorded hits with world-famous artists and become a regular participant in major music festivals. Their music can be heard on dance floors, radio stations and in the playlists of millions of listeners.

Who are Gorgon City?

Gorgon City is a British electronic duo consisting of producers Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott. The artists began their joint career in 2012. Before joining forces, each of them already had their own projects in the music industry. Kye performed under the name Foamo, and Matt was known as RackNRuin. By joining forces, they created a unique sound that combines elements of deep house, UK garage and dance pop music. The duo gained worldwide fame thanks to their single Ready for Your Love featuring vocalist MNEK, which reached the top 5 of the British charts. Since then, Gorgon City has released several successful albums, performed at major global festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland and Glastonbury, and gained recognition as one of the leading representatives of the contemporary electronic music scene.

The band's music is characterised by powerful energy, melodic vocals and high-quality production, making them in demand on the club and festival scene around the world.

List of awards and nominations received by Gorgon City

Although Gorgon City has not yet received the most prestigious music awards, their contribution to the development of the electronic scene has not gone unnoticed. The duo has repeatedly been shortlisted and nominated for various music awards, and their tracks consistently rank high in the charts and playlists.

Nominations:

• UK Music Video Awards (2014). Nominated in the Best Dance Video category for the music video Ready for Your Love.
• DJ Awards (Ibiza) (2015). Nominated in the Best Bass DJ/Group category.
• MTV Brand New for 2014. Included in the list of most promising young artists.
• Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart. Several singles reached the top 10 of the US chart.
• Commercial and digital achievements:
• Gold certified single in the UK. Ready for Your Love (feat. MNEK).
• Millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube. Over 300 million plays of individual tracks.
• iTunes UK Top Albums. The album Sirens entered the top 10 of the iTunes UK charts.
• BBC Radio 1 (A-List). Several tracks were rotated in the A category, indicating a high level of support from the radio station.

Industry recognition:

• Resident Advisor and Mixmag. Mentions in articles and annual lists of the best club artists.
• DJ Mag UK. Featured in charts and listener polls as one of the top British duos.

Despite the absence of ‘big’ awards such as the Brit Awards or Grammys, Gorgon City are consistently among the elite of the electronic scene, filling venues and playing at the world's biggest festivals. Their contribution is recognised by both fans and industry colleagues.

Gorgon City at festivals

Gorgon City are frequent guests at major music festivals around the world. Their sets are characterised by high-quality production, live vocals and powerful energy capable of rocking even the largest audiences. The duo regularly performs at such iconic events as:

• Tomorrowland (Belgium).
• Coachella (USA).
• Creamfields (UK).
• EDC (USA and Mexico).
• Hideout Festival (Croatia).
• Glastonbury Festival (UK).

Their music fits perfectly into the atmosphere of both daytime beach scenes and night-time techno arenas. In addition to major festivals, they actively participate in club tours and residencies in Ibiza and Liverpool, including performances at the legendary clubs Amnesia, Ushuaïa and Hi Ibiza. Their popularity among organisers is explained not only by the high quality of their sound, but also by their ability to interact with the audience, creating a real musical show.

Group members

The musical duo Gorgon City consists of two talented producers and DJs:

• Kye Gibbon.
• Matt Robson-Scott.

Each of them brought their own unique style and experience to the project, giving their collaborative work a deep, multi-layered sound that has become Gorgon City's trademark. Together, they complement each other perfectly. One brings melody and structure, while the other reflects groove, rhythm and club energy.

Kye Gibbon (Foamo)

Kye Gibbon hails from Oxford, UK. Before founding Gorgon City, he was known in the underground scene under the pseudonym Foamo and created music in the genres of fidget house, bassline and UK garage. His tracks often featured in sets by renowned DJs and were played on BBC Radio 1. It was during his solo career that he developed his signature style, which was dark, rhythmic and powerful at the same time. Kye is known to love surfing, collecting vinyl and travelling extensively. He avoids publicity, focusing on his creative work and live performances.

Matt Robson-Scott (RackNRuin)

Born and raised in London. Before forming Gorgon City, he worked under the name RackNRuin and specialised in electronic music with a focus on dubstep, breakbeat and drum & bass. His solo releases have received support from labels such as Sub Soldiers and Black Butter Records. As part of Gorgon City, he is responsible for the melodic content, working with vocalists and the overall musical direction of the duo. Matt's personal life also remains out of the media spotlight, but it is known that he is interested in design, fashion and architecture. He often appears at creative events and is interested in the visual side of the show.

Gorgon City albums

Their debut album, Sirens (2014), brought the duo widespread fame thanks to the hits Ready for Your Love and Here for You. Escape was released in 2018. In 2021, the duo presented Olympia, inspired by ancient Greek aesthetics and filled with club sounds. Their latest release, Reverie (2023), combined elements of deep house, progressive and melodic techno, strengthening Gorgon City's position on the global electronic scene. Each album received positive reviews from critics and became popular on streaming platforms, with individual tracks entering the charts in the UK, US and Europe.

Popular songs by Gorgon City

Over the years, Gorgon City has released many tracks that have become hits on the club scene and in the music charts. One of their most recognisable songs is ‘Ready for Your Love’ (feat. MNEK), which reached high positions in the UK charts and went gold. Equally popular are the tracks “Imagination” (feat. Katy Menditta) and ‘Here for You’, which have also been played on radio stations around the world. The track ‘Real Life’ (featuring Duke Dumont and Naations) became a festival anthem and is often used in live sets. Other well-known songs include ‘All Four Walls’, ‘Go Slow’ (feat. Kaskade), “Voodoo” and ‘Tell Me It's True’.

A distinctive feature of Gorgon City's hits is the combination of deep bass, memorable melodies and powerful vocals, which makes them relevant both on the dance floor and in the personal playlists of listeners around the world.

Upcoming events Gorgon City

Gorgon City continues to tour actively and is preparing a busy schedule for late 2025 and early 2026. The duo will perform at a number of major festivals and will also tour Europe and the United States with a new concert programme.

Upcoming events:

• October 2025. Amsterdam Dance Event (Netherlands).
• November 2025. Warehouse Project, Manchester (United Kingdom).
• December 2025. Winter club tour of the United States (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles).
• January 2026. Residency at Hi Ibiza (Spain).
• February 2026. Snowbombing Festival, Austria.

New tracks are also expected to be released, which will be presented for the first time during these performances.

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