Aperio is York producer Joe Nicholls, who makes drum and bass. In 2015, he released the single Reflections - Single on Liquid Tones. His releases have appeared on RAM Records, Shogun Audio, Liquicity and High Tea Music, with further label associations including Program, Galacy and Soulvent.
In 2023, Aperio released the EP Cyclical Haze, featuring Elisa MJ, JG:MC and Becca Jane Grey. The 2024 single Sigo (Auris Remix) brought Elisa MJ into the release credits again. In 2025, Aperio released the single Introspect on FLOODLIGHT WW, followed by the single Power / Taksim on Galacy Records.
The 2026 single Back To Me came out on Liquicity Records, while Waves was released under the Aperio name. On 30 May 2026, Aperio played at Mezzanine in Tooting.