Aperio

Aperio (real name Joe Nicholls) is a producer and DJ from Leeds, United Kingdom, working primarily in drum and bass with a clear focus on liquid funk. He has been active since about 2017 and has released music on independent liquid DnB labels including Galacy Records and Liquicity Records. Aperio has also appeared on Liquicity compilation releases.

Public records indicate Aperio entered the scene around 2017 by releasing on the independent liquid labels above and by collaborating with vocalists and other producers. His recorded credits include collaborative tracks titled "Days & Nights" and "Aurora," both cited as examples of his work with singers and co-producers.

Musically, Aperio’s productions are melodic and atmospheric. Across his releases you can hear sustained, reverb-rich pad layers and chord work that create wide, open textures. His drum programming leans toward smooth, rolling patterns rather than aggressively chopped amen breaks; kick and snare sit relatively forward while lighter percussion and hi-hat detail add motion. Bass design in his tracks favours warm sub foundations and restrained midrange movement rather than distorted or metallic bass gnarl, which keeps the low end supportive of melody. Vocals—when present—are treated with time-based effects and gentle sidechain to sit with the pads and bass, producing the liquid-style vocal-driven tracks he’s known for.

As a contributor to the scene, Aperio’s releases on Galacy Records and Liquicity Records and his inclusions on Liquicity compilations are the clearest markers of his output and reach. The named collaborations "Days & Nights" and "Aurora" illustrate his frequent use of guest vocalists and co-producers to shape single releases. He is credited both as producer and as a performing DJ under the Aperio name.

Publicly available information about specific personal influences is limited; interviews or detailed artist statements listing influences are not evident in the sources reviewed. What is verifiable is his catalogue placement: melodic, atmospheric liquid drum and bass releases on Galacy and Liquicity, plus credited collaborations such as "Days & Nights" and "Aurora," and appearances on Liquicity compilation releases.