CHROMA CHORDS

Press so far > DJ Mag 3 /4 page feature and review > Mixmag album of the month > Mixmag DJ Lab online live mix show booked 10th May > Trap Magazine front cover splash and 3 / 4 page review feature > Q Magazine review > RA review * Shogun Audio is very proud to present the brand new sophomore album from the unstoppable, wholly original, Alix Perez. Having laid his foundations firmly within drum & bass over the past eight years it was his debut LP back in 2009 that set a precedent for his musical ambition as ˜1984™ astounded critics and fans the world over from the broadsheets to the bloggers. ˜Chroma Chords™ marks the new chapter; a multi-genre tour de force, a thoroughbred electronic musical masterpiece that casts Alix Perez in a league all of his own. œ In the words of Alix Perez...šEssentially, ˜Chroma Chords™ is a snapshot of my past, present and future. It encapsulates a sonic translation of experiences, influences and genuine emotion.?Without straying too far from the work I'm previously known for, it's a testament to experimentation, development and a display of things to come. Leaving compromise aside altogether, this album is an honest reflection of my standpoint as an electronic artist. šWhile revisiting preceding ground yet touching on new avenues, my point with ˜Chroma Chords™ is to defy preconceptions while staying true to my sound and identity. Intently indulging and lending itself to a world of influences it's a platform for new ideas, pushing boundaries and steering away from habitual patterns. šWhatever the listener's interpretation, I really hope that they enjoy it. Sincerely,?Alix› Tracklist: 1. Crystals, 2. Broken Heart ft Two Inch Punch, 3. Playing Games ft D.Ablo, 4. Annie™s Song ft Sam Wills, 5. Chroma Chords, 6. Move Aside ft Foreign Beggars, 7. Warlord ft Riko Dan, 8. YDK, 9. We Could Have Been ft D.Ablo, 10. Villains 1 Heros 0 ft They Call Me Raptor, 11. The End Of Us ft Sabre & Sam Wills, 12. Monolith ft Foreign Beggars & Jehst. The most forward thinking & most refreshing album we've come across in a very |No long time." Trap Mag A new sound for Alix Perez, we love where he is going. Zane Lowe, BBC Radio 1 Alix continues his journey into musical greatness. Enjoy. Friction, BBC Radio 1 * Belgian born Alix Depauw is the face behind production moniker Alix Perez, now regarded as one of the most ground- breaking and innovative producer-DJ's of his generation. Little time after his debut release, Alix saw himself catapulted to the forefront of the drum and bass scene with an ever-growing reputation and sought after catalogue of music. * With a history of critically acclaimed releases on legendary labels such as Metalheadz, V Recordings and Soul:R, Alix went on to sign exclusively to Friction's very own imprint, Shogun Audio, the home of his remarkable debut album ˜1984.™ Straying from the traditional confines of drum & bass, ˜1984™ went on to be one of the most highly regarded and rated electronica albums of 2009, gaining extraordinary reviews and extensive support globally. With collaborations ranging from Peven Everett to Foreign Beggars, ˜1984™s stature is further cemented with chart topping positions and accolades from the Metro through to Mixmag and more. * Perhaps initially known best for sophisticated, soulful productions, Alix retains influences from funk, soul and hip-hop. Since his outstanding debut LP, 2010 brought with it further successes, involving collaborations with artists such as Noisia and the Foreign Beggars alongside the release of his ˜Dark Days™ EP. * 2012 saw him continue with his journey, producing some of the most sought after broken beat elctronica around right now, earning a slot down at the infamous Boiler Room TV sessions and performing with the Foreign Beggars at BBC™s legendary Maida Vale studios. All the while penning his dazzling new album for imminent release now in 2013. * Alix Perez  a producer / DJ who™ll leave you begging for more demonstrating striking musical versatility across drum & bass, hip-hop and anything in between. Unanimously voted one of the most talented artists in the game. About Shogun Audio: * Since its inception in 2004 Shogun Audio has gone on to become one of the most essential labels in electronic music today. Driven by its founders Friction and K-Tee the Shogun brand has developed into an all-encompassing, multi- genre musical juggernaut releasing some of the most breath-taking beats across the full spectrum and beyond. The ethos  if it™s good music, let™s get it out there. * The elite league of exclusively signed Shogun artists adheres to the highest of standards, producing the very best in hi-grade drum & bass, dubstep and bass music; Alix Perez, Rockwell, Icicle, Spectrasoul, The Prototypes and of course Friction & K-Tee all bring their own distinct sound ensuring the Shogun brand is ever-evolving and adapting. * Now an award-winning label, picking up accolades from DJ Mag™s Best Of British and the D&B Arena Awards for one of the most accomplished release schedules in the business, they can also boast 40 Shogun events every year all over the UK and as far afield as Australia, Russia, Hungary, Croatia and Austria it™s true to say the brand is well and truly worldwide. With their continued Shogun podcasts, their own shows on Ministry Of Sound radio, and now with Friction heading up BBC Radio 1™s flagship Drum & Bass Show there seems to be no stopping Shogun Audio, long may it continue.