Barely Alive
Barely Alive, the Massachusetts-founded duo of Matthew Meier and William Watkins, is an American dubstep-rooted electronic production and DJ act built around heavy bass sets since forming in Great Barrington in 2013. The pair have released through Skrillex's OWSLA imprint and produced a remix of DJ Snake's Ocho Cinco, placing them within the bass music lineage that follows artists such as Skrillex and Excision. Coverage from Japanese outlet Tower Records described them as a prominent act in the dubstep world, reflecting their presence within the bass-heavy DJ circuit built on aggressive, rider-heavy drops.
Their catalogue combines original dubstep with riddim-leaning material, a blend that Last.fm's artist notes trace back to their teenage friendship before the duo formalized into a touring act. Barely Alive have built a following through club and festival dates over more than a decade of activity, with fans on forums tracking the evolving roles of each member within their live shows. Their identity as a DJ duo rather than solely studio producers has been reinforced by ongoing tour dates and festival appearances tied to the broader dubstep and bass music scene in North America.
The group continues to release music and perform as Barely Alive, maintaining the dual studio-and-stage identity that has defined their career since 2013.