EPEX's Twitter
All eyes are on EPEX as they carve out a musical niche for themselves in the K-Pop industry. The reason why this group is drawing more and more attention as time passes is that their musical range and conceptual uniqueness are unlike anything we've seen before. In such a short span of their career, EPEX have already successfully experimented with a number of genres, working their way towards establishing a signature sound. It is rather rare for a rookie group to develop a sonic identity so early in their artistic journey, which makes EPEX that much more impressive.
EPEX's first EP Album "Bipolar Pt.1 Prelude of Anxiety" features some strong and mature impressions with songs such as 'Go Big' with heavy EDM and trap influences and 'Lock Down' with a strong rap section as well as futuristic pop sounds, followed by an R&B and old school hip-hop genre shift with 'Cyanide', 'No Questions' and 'Sling Shot'. The vocal line and the rap line are so beautifully in sync that they blend into each other. Every member shines with their talent individually but even more so as a group. EPEX's focus is on positing themselves as a unit and it shows perfectly with this EP.
The 2nd EP Album from EPEX, "Bipolar Pt.2 Prelude of Love" almost immediately gives off an air of playfulness and innocence that was absent in the debut EP, even though this release comes only months after the first part. Clearly, EPEX is eager to show what they're made of and this gradual disclosure is perfect to build anticipation for what they could have in store for us in the future.
'Love Virus' is bright, energetic, and youthful, which inevitably makes it sound authentic and convincing. 'Do 4 Me' follows on the same line but with an added bounce and groove. Once you listen to this song, there's no way it is getting out of your head. The hook is truly addictive, reminiscent of the simple yet catchy tunes from children's rhymes.
'Breathtaking' borrows from alt-rock influences but combines it with EPEX's own flavor, which makes the reworked genre perfectly suited to the members' vocal and rap tones. This right here is what we meant when we said EPEX has already created a signature sound. Truly, if this were to form the base of EPEX's musical identity, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it is only a matter of time before EPEX take over the world.
Finally, in a creatively genius move, the last song in the EP album, 'Traveller' hits us like a wave of nostalgia. The undercurrent of the marching band makes it motivational, touching, and in simple words, fantastic. It leaves the listener wanting more but it also closes out the second installment of the "Bipolar" series with grandeur.
We cannot wait to see EPEX's musicality take full flight, especially since they're only getting started. Are you a ZENITH? Share your thoughts with Kpopmap in the comments section down below!
![[Update] April 2024 K-Pop Comeback/Debut Schedule](https://image.kpopmap.com/2024/03/April-2024-K-Pop-Comeback-Debut-Schedule.png)
Comments