

BARELY ALIVE sign with DISTORTED MGMT
BARELY ALIVE sign with DISTORTED MGMT
September 5, 2025
by ROSTR
BARELY ALIVE signed with Andrew Sierra & Alessandra West of DISTORTED MGMT.
BARELY ALIVE are released by OWSLA/Disciple & booked by MB Artists Agency/Supermodified Agency.
Barely Alive is a dubstep producer duo from Massachusetts, United States, consisting of childhood friends Willie Watkins and Matt Meier. Formed in 2013, they quickly gained recognition in the electronic music scene with their debut EP "Lost In The Internet," released through Disciple Recordings, which reached number one on multiple Beatport charts within 24 hours. Known for their hard-hitting, genre-blurring sound combining dubstep, trap, drum & bass, and other bass music styles, Barely Alive has toured globally, performing at major festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, and Coachella. They have released multiple EPs and albums such as "We Are Barely Alive" and "Odyssey" under prominent labels including Disciple, OWSLA, and Monstercat, and have collaborated with artists like Virtual Riot, 12th Planet, and Snails. Their innovative approach and energetic performances have established them as leading figures in modern bass music.
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