Vex'd

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Vex'd
Origin UK
Genres Dubstep, breakstep
Labels Planet Mu

Vex'd were an English dubstep duo signed to Planet Mu Records, [1] consisting of Jamie Teasdale and Roly Porter. They often played at early DMZ nights and were some of the early pioneers of the genre. [2] [3] As of 2010 they have released two albums, as well as several EPs and singles. [4]

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References

  1. "planet mu · Vex'd". Planet.mu. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  2. Jonze, Tim (23 September 2011). "Tim Jonze's On shuffle: dubstep". Theguardian.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  3. Suarez, Gary (8 January 2016). "Roly Porter Wants to Soundtrack the Next 'Alien' Movie". Vice.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
  4. "Vex'd". Discogs.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.