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XXX Change
Birth nameAlex Brady Epton[1]
Also known asArmani
XXX
Sen change[2]
OriginBaltimore, Maryland[3]
United States
GenresElectronica, alternative dance, breakbeat, hip hop
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, remixer, DJ
Instrument(s)Drums, synthesizers
Years active2006–present
LabelsBig Dada,[4] Vice Media[5]
Websitesites.google.com/site/alexxxxxxxxxxchange/

Alex Brady Epton, formerly known as XXXCbios, is a New York-based record producer, mixer and film composer working as the in-house producer/engineer for XL Recordings in New York. Since joining XL in 2014, Epton has worked with a diverse assortment of artist including FKA twigs, Wiki, Ratking, Amber Mark, Jamie xx, Willis Earl Beal, Vampire Weekend and Skepta.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

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 XX in London 2010.[9]

Discography

2006

  • Spank Rock – YoYoYoYoYo[10]
    • "Backyard Betty"
    • "What It Look Like"
    • "IMC"
    • "Rick Rubin"
    • "Touch Me"
    • "Bump"
    • "Sweet Talk"
    • "Chilly Will"
    • "Top Billin' from Far Left"
    • "Coke & Wet"
    • "Competition"
    • "Outro (Screwville USA)"

2008

2009

2010

  • Kele – The Boxer[13]
    • "Walk Tall"
    • "On the Lam"
    • "Tenderoni"
    • "The Other Side"
    • "Everything You Wanted"
    • "The New Rules"
    • "Unholy Thoughts"
    • "Rise"
    • "All the Things I Could Never Say"
    • "Yesterday's Gone"
    • "Meet in the Middle" (digital bonus track)

2011

  • Kele – The Hunter
    • "What Did I Do?" (featuring Lucy Taylor)
    • "Devotion"
    • "Love as a Weapon"
    • "You Belong to Someone Else"
  • WIN WIN – WIN WIN
    • "Victim" (featuring Blaqstarr)
    • "Future Again (Oakland) (featuring Angela Sarakan)
    • "Releaserpm" (featuring Lizzi Bougatsos)
    • "Interleave"(featuring Alexis Taylor)
    • "Cada Buen Dia"
    • "Pop A Gumball" (featuring Andrew W.K., Matt Sweeney, and Naeem Hanks)
    • "Distorted Reality 3"
    • "Ghosts/Delirium"
    • "The Nature of Transcendent Forces" (featuring Douglas Armour)
    • "Not Too Late"
    • "Not Too Late (Pt. 2)" (featuring Mika Yoneta)

Official Remixes

2006

2008

2009

2010

2011

References

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  2. ^ Caballero, Martin. "XXXCHANGE". Weekly Dig. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  3. ^ "xxcXXXCHANGE". Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  4. ^ Jones, Todd E. "Interview with XXXCHANGE Hu (of Spank Rock)". Insomniac Magazine. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  5. ^ "Vice Music". Vicerecords.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/alex-epton-mn0001898984
  7. ^ http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/23896/1/gang. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ "Replay : In Which An Artist Discusses His Top 25 Most Played Track | Prefix". Prefixmag.com. September 7, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  9. ^ "RA: XXXChange tour dates for 2009". Residentadvisor.net. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  10. ^ "Spank Rock – YoYoYoYoYo". Discogs. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  11. ^ "The Kills – Midnight Boom". Discogs. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  12. ^ "Kid Sister – Ultraviolet". Discogs. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  13. ^ "Kele – The Boxer". Discogs. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  14. ^ "Dr. Octagon – Trees &#12 4; Fly | Us/Canada: Reviews". Flyglobalmusic.com. January 2, 2007. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ \ 00:00/00:00 \ (March 18, 2008). "Earth Intruders Deluxe Single Set – 12"+CD+DVD – Bjork". Insound.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: |author= has numeric name (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ Chris (November 6, 2008). "::: Off the Radar :::: Beck is Back". Offtheradarmusic.com. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  17. ^ "Freeload: Panda Bear, "Comfy In Nautica (XXXchange Remix)" « The FADER". Thefader.com. March 25, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  18. ^ "Freeload: Santogold, "LES Artistes (XXXchange Remix)" « The FADER". Thefader.com. February 29, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  19. ^ "Freeload: Gang Gang Dance, "House Jam" (XXXchange Remix) « The FADER". Thefader.com. July 14, 2008. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  20. ^ "New El Guincho – "Antillas (XXXchange Remix)"". Stereogum. November 20, 2009. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  21. ^ "All the Lovers – Kylie Minogue (CD – Warner Music / WEA International #9807452)". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  22. ^ "Yeasayer – "O.N.E. (XXXChange Remix)" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  23. ^ "Thom Yorke: The Eraser (Xxxchange Remix)". Discosalt. January 12, 2010. Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 27, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  24. ^ "Matthew Dear Remixes Charlotte Gainsbourg's "Time of the Assassins" | News". Pitchfork. April 15, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  25. ^ Daniel Koren. "MP3: TV on the Radio – "Will Do" (XXXChange Remix) at Pretty Much Amazing | PMA". Prettymuchamazing.com. Retrieved April 27, 2012.

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