Perto sounds like the exact moment a digital signal starts to break apart, but somehow stays catchy. It is a high-definition collision of hyperpop's sugar-rush energy, the heavy low-end of modern trap, and the gritty, fashion-forward attitude of electroclash. The production is incredibly crisp but intentionally jagged, favoring sharp edges and sudden shifts over smooth transitions.
What truly sets him apart is his 'internet-savant' approach to composition. Having grown up with the entirety of music history available at a click, he treats genres like building blocks rather than boundaries. You will hear the influence of early Skrillex-era dubstep filtered through a modern, minimalist lens, resulting in tracks that feel both nostalgic for the 2010s blog-house era and firmly planted in the future.
Start with 'Bad Maybe Good' to hear his ability to craft a massive club hook, then dive into the 'bozo' era to experience his more experimental, glitch-heavy evolution. It is music designed for people who find comfort in sensory overload and the chaotic hum of the digital age.
Rupert Howarth, better known by his stage name Perto, is an Australian singer, DJ and music producer from Sydney, Australia. He gained global recognition after a video of his live performance went viral on Facebook in 2018.
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