lifepath99 Debuts as New Alias for Bex Vines with Single "Misfortune"
Bex Vines, a musician originally from Asheville, North Carolina and now based in London, releases the debut single under a new alias, lifepath99, on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The track, "Misfortune," was produced by Liam Brand, whose past credits include work with Zach Bryan and Mount Kimbie. According to Stereogum, "Misfortune" turns a nightmare into something closer to alt-rock pleasure.
What was announced
- Artist name: lifepath99 (real name Bex Vines)
- Track: "Misfortune"
- Release date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Producer: Liam Brand (known for work with Zach Bryan, Mount Kimbie)
- Base: London, UK (originally from Asheville, North Carolina, USA)
Why the production credit matters
This single marks Bex Vines' first release under the lifepath99 name. Producer Liam Brand's recent work spans both American folk-adjacent songwriting and electronic/post-punk production — Zach Bryan sits in the former camp, while Mount Kimbie, the UK electronic duo, represents the latter. That range shows up in the arrangement of "Misfortune," which starts from nightmare imagery and resolves into an alt-rock texture.
What we don't know yet
Details beyond the single's release date and production credit — including any accompanying visuals, further singles, or an eventual project title — have not been disclosed. Readers following the project are directed to lifepath99's official channels for further announcements.