In high school, Lane took interest in the rave scene, learning to DJ in his basement and playing small local shows, including DJing for a breakdancing crew.

After high school, Lane moved to Toronto, Ontario to pursue higher education, while also pressing original songs to vinyl under the name "The Phat Conductor".

By 2005, his songs had piqued the interest of Bay Area DJ and music producer Bassnectar, who requested Lane join him on tour.

[1] Originally taking interest in industrial and experimental sounds, Gates was influenced by the likes of Skinny Puppy, Nine Inch Nails, Aphex Twin, among others.

Then I just have to stay awake until it’s done.Gates has consistently collaborated with many artists over the course of his career, most notably Bassnectar,[3][4][5] as well as others, such as Mimi Page,[6] Liquid Stranger,[7] Masia One,[8][9] Minnesota,[10] G. Jones, and Mr.

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