Alex Metric
Electronic · GB · Active since 1984

Alex Metric

High-gloss electronic anthems that bridge the gap between gritty breakbeats and shimmering synth-pop. Big room energy with a sophisticated, disco-tinted soul.

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Alex Metric creates music that feels like the peak of a summer night, regardless of the actual temperature. It is a world of high-definition synthesizers, driving percussion, and a certain British sensibility that favors melody and structure over mindless noise. His sound is inherently cinematic, often evoking the feeling of a fast-paced urban environment or a sprawling festival stage under a canopy of lights.

What truly sets Metric apart is his ability to weave the rhythmic complexity of his breakbeat roots into the accessible, euphoric frameworks of electro house and indie dance. He avoids the 'plastic' sound of generic EDM by injecting his tracks with analog warmth and a genuine love for 80s pop and disco. There is a muscularity to his production; the drums hit with a physical weight, but the shimmering textures on top keep the experience feeling light and celebratory.

For the uninitiated, his 'Ammunition' EP series is the definitive starting point. It showcases his range from club-ready weapons to more nuanced, melodic explorations. Whether he is remixing pop royalty or crafting his own underground hits, the common thread is a relentless, infectious energy that demands movement and rewards close listening with its intricate layering.

Alex Drury (born 31 December 1981), known professionally as Alex Metric, is a British musician, DJ and producer. At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, he won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for producing the Silk City and Dua Lipa song "Electricity".
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