Alex Epton (PKA xxxchange) | |
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Birth name | Alex Brady Epton |
Also known as |
Armani XXXSen change |
Origin |
Baltimore, Maryland United States |
Genres | Electronica, alternative dance, breakbeat, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer, remixer, DJ |
Instruments | Drums, synthesizers |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Big Dada,Vice Media |
Associated acts | Spank Rock, Kid Sister, Amanda Blank, WIN WIN, Kele |
Website | sites |
Armani
In addition to his work as a record producer Epton has scored several television commercials and short films including "GANG" directed by clayton vomero, and "Juvenile" directed by Jovan Todorovic
He gained attention for his work with the musical group Spank Rock, whose influential debut album YoYoYoYoYo he produced. More recently, he has been involved with the group WIN WIN alongside Chris Devlin and Ghostdad, who released their self-titled debut in 2011 on Vice Records. The album featured vocals by Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip, Lizzi Bougatsos of Gang Gang Dance, and Blaqstarr.
Highly sought-after by artists in a variety of genres, Epton has also done production or remix work for The Kills, Kele Okereke, Björk, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Thom Yorke, TV on the Radio, Lily Allen, Kool Keith, Kylie Minogue, and many more.
Epton is an internationally touring DJ. Notable performances include the V Festival in the UK and Parklife Festival in Australia 2008, Sonar Festival in Spain and the Guggenheim in NYC 2009, Electric Zoo Festival in NYC & Ninja Tune cxx in London 2010.