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06/16/2020

Quarantined in PDX: Alix Perez + EPROM + SHADES are changing the West Coast Underground Bass Scene

By AUSTIN SCRIVNER // UK DJ and music producer, Alix Perez found himself quarantined alongside fellow collaborator, Alexander Dennis (better known as EPROM), a Portland-based, bass music, DJ/producer, whose sounds take listeners through an acid bass-filled journey. Together these DJs collaborate on a project called SHADES.

Headphones in, Twitch open to Drum’n’bass UK DJ and music producer, Alix Perez, live stream from label 1985 Music.

Delivering original deep dark bass lines with a half-time twist that will melt your ears and alter your perceptions of classic EDM bass sounds, The 1985 Music platform brings forward thinking electronic music artists similar to Perez, together. Members of 1985 Music continue to develop their unique sounds with a variety of DnB influenced tracks and glitch Hip-Hop beats in 80/170 BPM and beyond.

Established in the UK DnB scene, Belgium-born Perez’s sounds have made their way to fans throughout the US. His live sets never disappoint, always bringing in original tracks produced by members of his label that vary in style, building off Pop, Bass and DnB roots.

Watch: “Ravana” by Alix Perez


His latest release, four-song EP, Ravana, came out in April. But with the Coronavirus pandemic at its peak, Perez had to waylay his US tour plans that included a stop in Stumptown. He found himself quarantined alongside fellow collaborator, Alexander Dennis (better known as EPROM), a Portland-based, bass music, DJ/producer, whose sounds take listeners through an acid bass-filled journey. Together these DJs collaborate on a project called SHADES.

The duo originally met while making beats for Foreign Beggars in 2013, and later began a Red Bull sponsored project in LA. They started SHADES as a creative outlet for lower bpm sounds in the left field bass scene. Their original sounds have been changing the bass scene on the West Coast, and fans are eager to hear the new music resulting from their extended time in EPROM’s Portland studio.

Watch: SHADES Live Performance for the ‘Digital Mirage’ Online Festival April 5th, 2020


In the meantime, artists like Alix Perez and EPROM are growing their music platforms through live streaming events that allow them to stay connected to their fans and reach out to larger audiences. With so many unknowns impacting our music community, Twitch and other live streaming platforms are becoming the new normal for live music events.

Check out Alix Perez and EPROM’s streaming live events through the 1985 label’s Twitch channel.

Soundcloud:

Alix Perez - Post Mortem

https://soundcloud.com/1985music1985/alix-perez-post-mortem?in=1985music1985/sets/alix-perez-ravana-ep-onef-ltd

Eprom - Secret Technique

https://soundcloud.com/epromofficial/secret-technique

Shades - Iron Sharpens Iron

https://soundcloud.com/shadesmusicpage/iron-sharpens-iron


BandCamp:

EPROM - https://eprom.bandcamp.com/

1985 Music - https://1985-music.bandcamp.com/


Twitch:

EPROM Beats - https://www.twitch.tv/eprombeats

Alix Perez / 1985 Music - https://www.twitch.tv/alixperez_1985

The four song EP is filled with deep baselines in songs like ‘Lifeline’ and ‘Post-Mortem’.

 

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wow!

Mitra

“Delivering original deep dark bass lines with a half-time twist that will melt your ears...” yesss spot on. What a bangin’ creation!

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