![]() If I couldn’t, there are only my art skills to blame. My reason for using them is a pretty unique one, I believe… my thought process was like, since many professionals were using Copic markers and their work was incredible, if I had the exact same tools as them, I have zero excuses to not make wonderful work at their level. I started using Copic markers when I was 16 with the creation of my Instagram page. When did you first start using Copic markers and what made you decide to use them? Even though my parents thought it was impossible to make a career out of art, artists like KAWS and Musketon (Belgian artists) were the ones that inspired me to make my dream a reality. I think it was then that I decided I wanted to become an artist. Art history was also something I suddenly took great interest in. When turning 14-15, I became interested in drawing comics and reading related books. I’ve always made art as a kid and was always pretty good at it (I realized later on). Why did you decide to become an artist? Who or what specifically inspired you? That’s my career in a nutshell! I’m 24 now, and I’m from Belgium. My art studio is located in Brussels. More recently, I’ve been venturing into the ‘real’ art world, making appearances in museums, selling high-quality, limited-edition art prints, paintings, NFTs, art toy sculptures, etc. Through this process, I discovered my colorful doodle style, and people loved it! From there, I started making YouTube videos about my process, and that’s when my career completely exploded. ![]() I started posting a new drawing each and every day on Instagram and quickly grew an audience of a couple of thousand people. I started taking art more seriously when I turned 16 and wanted to pursue my goal of becoming an artist. Vexx sits as one of the most recognized artists of his generation, with a combined social media following of over three and a half million subscribers and followers, and has partnered with brands including Gucci, Porche, Puma, Spongebob Squarepants, Red Bull, and Amazon among others.Ĭould you please tell me your career story and background? This is also a first for us, in that Upset the Rhythm and M’lady’s will beĬo-releasing this mini-album (UTR handling distribution for the UK and Europe, and M’lady’s overseeing things in the USA).Vince Okerman, known online as "Vexx,"is a Belgian multidisciplinary visual artist, globally noted for his signature "doodles" style. Pushing forward, thinking harder, striking home. Each song is a maelstrom, whipping band and audience alike into a whirlwind. Meanwhile, Mike and Corey’s guitar and drum fireworks have left almost all spectators breathless (note: bass guitar duties on this recording were handled by Aaron, who has since been replaced by the very capable and excellent Ian). She’s such a force of nature as a frontwoman that you’re left stunned as much as amazed. Maryjane’s lyrics and vocals are a clarion call of intent on fire with possibility, whilst wrestling with the power of everything. ![]() VEXX also know how to write a powerful slow burner, as evidenced by ‘Strength’ and the first half of ‘Ocean Shores’. The song captures the band perfectly, raging headlong with unmatched momentum. ![]() ‘Clairvoyant’ is equal parts jagged as inventive, twisting out of reach at all the right moments. Through the first three songs on side one with a fury rarely seen in the VEXX hit the ground running like punk hasn’t happened yet! Blazing The very excellent Jason Ward (of Chicago Mastering Service) has since worked his magic re-mastering the recording, and now it’s even more wild and vibrant than ever. HYSTERICS 7”s issued on M’lady’s), this record originally came out in a small edition on the Grazer label late last year, which sold out instantly just through word of mouth. Recorded by esteemed engineer, Dave Harvey (who also recorded both Their self-titled mini-album is explosive, vital, and many leagues deeper than it has any right to be in this wicked epoch. VEXX, living in and playing out of Olympia, Washington, have been devastating the Pacific Northwest music hubs for the last year now. Upset the Rhythm and M’lady’s Records are very pleased to be teaming up for the first time to release the debut record from one of America’s most exciting groups today. ![]()
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