Proem formerly a resident of Austin, Texas, he now resides in Philadelphia, PA. He has been releasing music since 1999 on labels like Merck, n5MD, and Hydrant.
Bailey started experimenting with electronic devices at an early age, using thrift store turntables, some tape decks, a few cheap Casio SK-5s, and some circuit bent bargain bin keyboards. He currently sequences in FL Studio, using a number of VST plugins, such as Kontakt and Reaktor. He is regarded as an early member of the US IDM scene.