EPK
Press kit
For promoters, press, venues, brands and industry professionals.
Press images
Approved photography
High-resolution APXO images cleared for editorial use. Right-click or use the download link, and keep any credit line shown.
Updated press kit — In preparation. Available on request from management in the meantime.
Created May 2024. Historic press kit — some figures and project language are dated.
Short biography
One paragraph
APXO is a Montreal-born artist of Italian, Sri Lankan, Guyanese and Portuguese heritage, now based in Switzerland. His music is grounded in personal transformation, ambition, resilience, emotional honesty, faith and purpose, and carries an international creative journey between Canada and Europe.
Full biography
The long version
APXO is a Montreal-born artist of Italian, Sri Lankan, Guyanese and Portuguese heritage, now based in Switzerland.
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, he grew up surrounded by the city's music and artistic environment, with a household shaped by several cultures at once. That mix is still audible in the writing: rhythm first, honesty next, no interest in choosing a single lane.
His creative journey now runs between Canada and Europe. Switzerland is home, and time spent across Germany, the Netherlands, England, Italy and the United Arab Emirates continues to shape both the sound and the perspective behind it.
Since beginning his formal release journey, APXO has released five independent EPs alongside singles and collaborations, performing across Canada and Europe. The catalog moves between introspection, raw rhythm, ambition and cultural exploration rather than remaining confined to one genre.
His work reflects persistence, transformation, faith and the continuous process of becoming who he was meant to be.
Music
Highlights
- Five independent EPs, plus singles and collaborations released since 2022.
- The Wet Tape (January 18, 2022, 8 tracks) and Side B (July 7, 2023, 8 tracks).
- Out The Shade (April 28, 2023, 6 tracks, produced by 808vybz).
- Part 1 (November 12, 2023) and Part 2 (December 20, 2023), 3 tracks each.
- Collaborations with Luka Mathieu, Detailmadeit, 808vybz and LoyL.
- Touring and performances across Canada and Europe.
- Feature in The Link, November 2023.
Selected releases
- Single · 2025
- Trouble (House Remix)
- Single · 2025
- Trouble
- Single · Featured collaboration · 2024
- Magic Summernight
- Multi-song single · 2023
- Part 2
- EP · 2023
- Side B
- Single · 2023
- We the Ones
- EP · 2022
- The Wet Tape
Video
Featured official videos
Every video plays from its original YouTube upload.
Official music video
APXO — We The Ones
- Written and performed by APXO
- Recorded, mixed and mastered by Tony Touch Productions
Freestyle · Official video
APXO — 3:33 In Paris (Freestyle)
- Written and performed by APXO
- Recorded, mixed and mastered by BA2
- Video filmed and directed by Drapeau Noir
Interviews
Featured conversations
Hosted on their original channels.
Interview
APXO & 808Vybz — Artist & Producer 101 Interview
APXO and 808Vybz
Hosted by APSvisuals
An open conversation about releases, the strength of APXO and 808Vybz's working relationship, their creative process and artist-producer development.
Watch on YouTubePodcast · Interview
Global Flow: APXO on Freestyling, Traveling, and Crafting His Sound
Hosted by Global Flow · APXO: Guest
A conversation about the meaning behind APXO's name, international travel, freestyling and the process of developing his sound.
Watch on YouTubeMedia
Interviews, radio and podcasts
Grouped by format. Entries are listed only where the appearance is confirmed.
Video Interviews
APXO — "Behind the Mic" Exclusive Interview
Interview
Outlet and source link to be added.
- APXO & 808Vybz — Artist & Producer 101 InterviewAPSvisuals · Video interview
Radio Interviews
APXO Interview — DMS Radio Show
DMS Radio Show · 102.3 FM · Radio interview
Source link to be added.
APXO — CBC 88.5 FM National Radio Interview
CBC 88.5 FM · Radio interview
Hosted by Duke Eaton and Sabrina Marandola
Available on the APXO YouTube channel — direct link to be added.
Podcasts
The Hu$tle Podcast #49 — APXO
The Hu$tle Podcast · Episode 49 · Podcast interview
Source link to be added.
- Global Flow: APXO on Freestyling, Traveling, and Crafting His SoundGlobal Flow · Podcast interview
Freestyles and Sessions
The New Rapper APXO Dropping a Dope Freestyle
Le Warmup FM · Radio appearance / freestyle
Source link to be added.
Live
Performance
APXO has toured and performed across Canada and Europe, including a headline set at the Intercity Festival in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The full archive is on the live page.
Production
Technical and hospitality requirements
Provided to promoters for confirmed or qualified bookings. Equipment must be confirmed in advance, as performance formats may change.
Technical rider
The venue or event organizer is asked to provide the following. All equipment must be confirmed in advance, as performance formats may change.
- A safe and practical performance stage
- A suitable front-of-house sound system
- Stage monitors or an in-ear monitoring solution allowing APXO to hear playback clearly
- An appropriate sound-control position, where available
- A fully equipped DJ booth
- Two Pioneer CDJ-3000 units or mutually approved equivalent players
- Turntables when required by the agreed performance setup
- Two Shure wireless handheld microphones or approved professional equivalents
- One secure dressing room for APXO and essential crew
- Small clean performance towels
- Appropriate access for APXO's manager and DJ
APXO's manager and DJ may accompany the performance according to the agreed show configuration.
Hospitality
- Fresh-cut fruit, such as apple, mango, pineapple, orange and kiwi
- Tea
- Honey
- Mineral or alkaline water
- Ferrero Rocher chocolates
Hospitality requirements remain subject to final booking confirmation.
Contact
Management
- Legal name
- Anthony Pounder
- SOCAN member number
- 12433782
- Contact
- AnthonyPNDER@gmail.com