ALEX OVER

From his dedication to sound to creating rhythms that move the masses, music has always resonated deeply with electronic producer and DJ, Alex Over. For him, music is more than just a passion – it's an ever-evolving journey that has taken him from midnight sessions in his home studio to shaping his path in electronica.

 

Born and raised in Brighton, UK, a vibrant hub for creatives, Over's love for music took root early. Growing up, he immersed himself in a wide range of sounds – from 90s film scores and hip-hop to early 00s R&B. Weekend cinema trips with his grandmother sparked a fascination with the storytelling magic of Disney soundtracks, John Williams, and Danny Elfman. This fascination later merged with the melodic productions of artists like Jon Hopkins, the genre-blending remixes of Four Tet, and the emotive melodies of Avicii to inspire a deep connection to the possibilities within electronic music.

 

By age 20, Over's curiosity led him to explore DJing with second-hand turntables and enrol in DJ school, Point Blank. Four years later, in 2012, he decided to further develop his skills by joining Brighton's Access To Music College, where he expanded his mixing, mastering, and production expertise. It was during this time that he purchased an upright piano from an antique shop; in bringing an organic tone to his experiments in electronic music production, it would go on to feature heavily in his work and become central to his sound.

 

Over's early years in Brighton's club scene, particularly at venues like The Back at Coalition and Club Audio (now known as Patterns), were pivotal. These residencies allowed him to experiment with genres, develop his mixing skills and test his creations on live audiences. His growing reputation led him to join Let The Machines Do The Work, an electronic collective that played at major festivals, including The Great Escape and Global Gathering, even catching the attention of Radio 1 DJs Annie Mac and Zane Lowe. Despite this momentum, personal circumstances led Over to step back and focus solely on his own music, beginning a period of introspection.

 

With some singles already out in the ether, Over teases an exciting addition to his discography with a collaborative album, Colour The Night, anticipated in 2025. This upcoming release moves between high-energy dance tracks and more introspective instrumentals, capturing both the vibrance of the club and the stillness of solitude. Over sees nighttime as a realm of freedom—a theme woven throughout his work and hints at what's to come. At the beginning of 2024, Over signed a publishing deal, opening the door to scoring projects for major brands across continents and fulfilling his dream of soundtracking visual stories.

 

For Alex Over, music is a journey of connection, creativity, and joy. "The one thing people always say is, 'You can't make a miserable track, can you, Alex?'" he laughs. Ultimately, his music is destined to lift people up. "At the end of the day, if the music is good, people will naturally connect with it."