MESUT GÜRSOY // MST
Drummer // Electronic Live Act
about Mesut
Mesut Gürsoy is a Berlin-based drummer and producer, performing in a diverse range of genres.
Mesut is known for his highly energetic playing, with a characteristic style that draws influence from Fusion and Electronic Beats.
Having toured Europe extensively with various acts, he is equally as comfortable playing in jazz clubs as he is on large festival stages.
As a solo artist he performs as
Artists he has worked with include:
ABAY, Roberto Badoglio (IT), Jackie Charles (NOR), Cosmic Casino, Djamila (NL), Doctorella, Haymo Doerk, Madeleine Duke (AUS), Justine Electra (AUS), East Cameron Folkcore (USA), Felidae (ISR), Roman Fischer, Willy Sahel (TCD), Tubbe
Festivals he has played include:
Big Day Out, Chiemsee Summer, Haldern Pop, Open Flair, Oyafestival (NOR), Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Serengeti, Sonne/Mond/Sterne
TV-Shows he appeared on include:
ARTE Tracks, Circus Halligalli, ZDF Morgenmagazin
His education on drums include:
private lessons with Jojo Mayer (Nerve), lessons with John Riley at the Manhattan School of Music, NY, masterclasses with Mark Guiliana, Steve Smith and many more.
about MST
High tension and intense atmosphere are created within the instrumental tracks of MST.
The audio/visual live performances provide massive energy on acoustic drums and synthesizers.
MST wanders flawlessly between genres, taking the audience through rhythmic changes, speed and emotion.
With a great stage presence, MST manages to merge all his influences from early Dubstep, Break Beat and IDM to Fusion and Trip Hop into a hypnotic live-set.
Everything that is happening during his shows is created live on spot and leaves room for improvisation.
At Volksbühne Berlin, MST excited as a support act to legendary East German industrial rock band SANDOW in February 2018. At the Drum and Bass Festival, Dresden in October 2017, MST played alongside renowned drummer, such as JR Robinson.
