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Alix Perez Plots the Perfect ‘Sabotage’ on New Album

Brooke Nelson by Brooke Nelson
February 26, 2026
in Album Review
Photo Credit: Cameron James McLaren

Alix Perez serves deliberate damage on a platter with his latest album, Sabotage.


Alix Perez is a contortionist of sound. His tantalizing compositions twist and coil in unexpected ways, stretching his creations into shapes that feel almost illicit. Each release is like forbidden fruit, and no matter how many times we’ve tasted it before, we can’t help but take another bite of each new apple.

Between his solo project and his duties as label boss at 1985 Music, Alix continues to sweep the scene with his undoubted knack for procuring some of the most sought-after music. Time and time again, that rings true, and 2026 is no different. Back to bait his listeners again, he brings Sabotage to the daylight.

Is it self-sabotage, or more of a deliberate attempt of unraveling the rules? Either way, this album feels sexy with a tinge of erraticism. This ride through sound keeps you on edge while mesmerizing you with its thrilling unpredictability, a hallmark of Alix Perez’s music.

Super proud of this release, further experimenting in that 130-140 realm. Thank for your continued support. I am going on tour in North America next month, for those who want to experience this live.”

Alix Perez

We gently enter the space with “Cape Reinga.” Bright, easily digestible frequencies ring out until percussion adds to the delightful atmosphere. This song is the perfect palate cleanser, a moment for your mind to reset and listen with a clean slate. Static blurs the signal as “Mother Cell” makes her presence known. It feels as if you have no choice but to willingly follow along with the explorative beat, no questions asked, like you’re under hypnosis.

The first collab appears as Cesco tags in on “Watch This.” A playful UK garage beat takes listeners on a mental rollercoaster ride through a cacophony of obscure sounds. Next, “Skunkworks” brings SP:MC‘s talents into the limelight. This track focuses on the low end for all the sub baddies to enjoy.

Alix knows how to “Enter” a room, and this song slams the door open with a warbled force. This one is sure to inspire many “wheel it” chants from the crowd. Then, “Evil Twin” hands Alix and HIJINX the ideal space to fuse their dark, experimental styles into something that feels both seamless and sinister.

“Rush Them” feels unsettling, like knowingly walking into a demon-possessed building. The broody side of Alix is alive and well in this dungeon-esque soundscape. “Kal-El” serves as the definitive closing statement for Sabotage. Trim steals the show with his fluid cadence, the minimal yet precisely accented beat giving his words space to fully sink in.

Listen to Sabotage on your favorite platform, and follow Alix Perez on his socials to see where you can hear these tracks live!

Stream Alix Perez – Sabotage on Spotify:


Alix Perez – Sabotage – Tracklist:

  1. Cape Reinga
  2. Mother Cell
  3. Watch This ft. Cesco
  4. Skunkworks ft. SP:MC
  5. Enter
  6. Evil Twin ft. HIJINX
  7. Rush Them
  8. Kal-El ft. Trim
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Brooke Nelson

Brooke Nelson

Brooke's journey with music began in her youth, where a deep love for melodies and rhythms took root. Years spent finding herself at music festivals only deepened that connection, eventually leading her to realize she wanted more than just to experience the scene, she wanted to be a part of the heartbeat that brings these events to life. Relocating to Denver in 2020 to kickstart her music industry career, she was captivated by the power of words to convey the quintessence of sound. Writing about music became more than just a profession, it became a natural expression of her connection to the art form.

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