Electronic press kit
Hexial
Nottingham AV artist — modular synthesis, custom LED rig, immersive live shows, cinematic IDM.
Bio
Hexial is the solo project of Nottingham-based musician Alex Herington, also known for co-founding the dark synth-pop band Method Cell. Influenced by Plaid, Orbital, and Autechre, Hexial crafts lush, melodic electronica and IDM with a glitchy edge, evoking neon-drenched cityscapes and architectural scale. With three albums and an EP available across CD, Bandcamp, and streaming platforms, Hexial also brings his music to life with custom-built stage lighting and immersive live shows.
- Cable Festival (2024, 2026)
- Psychic Dancehall Festival (2025, 2026)
- Infest 2025 Closing Party
- Off The Tracks Festival 2025
- Through Static album launch — The Chapel, Nottingham
Tech rider on request — email booking@hexi.al
Press
“Hexial emerges as one of the most promising new voices in the current IDM scene, offering a record that blends nostalgia, curiosity, and forward motion into something vivid, original and fully alive.”
“The music weaves together glitchy electronics, cinematic textures, and organic sounds… positioning him as a compelling new voice in the electronic music landscape.”
“Backed by an impressive LED light display, the performance blended industrial house, breakbeats and ambient textures into something cinematic… immersive, atmospheric and the perfect opening statement.”
“A mix of whimsical electronics and elegant, intricate soundscapes… made fascinating by clever use of MIDI-linked LED light towers, built into a frame that surrounded Herington.”
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Full bio
Hexial is the electronic music project of Nottingham-based musician Alex Herington. His journey began in the early days of home computing, writing breakbeat on an Amiga 1200 tracker, before co-founding the dark synth-pop band Method Cell in 2009 — a group that went on to release two albums and continues performing to this day.
Although he had built up a significant body of solo work over the years, it wasn't until the COVID lockdowns that Alex carved out the time to consolidate and release his own material. The project officially launched in 2022 with the debut album Preliminal Space, followed by Orbit and State in 2023, and Through Static in November 2025.
Influenced by pioneers such as Plaid, Orbital, and Aphex Twin, Hexial's sound blends melodic electronica, IDM, glitch, and cinematic ambience into music that feels both expansive and intimate. Written using a hybrid of software and modular synths, his tracks often evoke hazy city skylines at dusk, shifting textures, and the pulsing electricity of urban nights.
Beyond the studio, Hexial's aesthetic extends into experimental 3D visuals, video work, and custom-built stage lighting, creating a live experience that is as visually engaging as it is sonically immersive.
Alex has been active in Nottingham's grassroots electronic scene, including co-organising EMOM Nottingham (Electronic Music Open Mic) until 2026.