Biography
BT Gate X-138 is the dub techno and dub ambient project of Boreal Taiga, an electronic musician also associated with the aliases James De-Pasquale and JimDe. The project is based in Seattle, Washington.
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The music focuses on deep bass, hypnotic beats, spacious echoes, atmospheric soundscapes, and field recordings from urban and natural environments. It is designed for immersive listening—particularly while driving, relaxing, or exploring ambient spaces.
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BT Gate X-138 signed with Tehnofonika Records in 2014 and has released music through labels including Greyscale, SPCLNCH, Apnea, Space Of Variants, Agape & Satori, ODrex Music, and hello strange.
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Notable releases include:
Deep Prospekt — 2018
Tur Norge — 2019
Magadan Pylons — 2019
Bolide — 2022
kV Pylon — 2023
Maskinfabrikk — 2024
Gravitational Grooves — 2025
Cycle (BT Gate X-138 Reshape) — 2026
A good starting point is Gravitational Grooves, described as a deep dub techno album built from evolving soundscapes, shifting atmospheres, and spacious, hypnotic textures.
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