Epitaph signs EDM artist Shy Kidx

Epitaph signs EDM artist Shy Kidx

Epitaph Records have signed Italian electronic artist Shy Kidx The label said this in the announcement about the unusual signing:

Cutting his teeth as a teenager playing in punk bands, Shy Kidx has since crafted a unique sound influenced by a slew electronica pioneers such as the Bloody Beetroots and Skrillex. With the Orion EP, Shy Kidx delivers a unique brand of EDM that not only draws fans to the dance floor from around the world, but from all realms of music by redefining what is considered "punk."

A debut EP, Orion, is due out May 14, 2013. He's also been confirmed for the Warped Tour all summer.

Check out some music via Beatport.