Indie rock’s favourite songwriter keeps it real on his major label debut

Indie rock’s favourite songwriter keeps it real on his major label debut

On Headlights, Alex G navigates growing fame and attention in his signature casual way.

Alex G: Headlights - Spectrum Culture

The music of Alex Giannascoli is sometimes difficult to describe, but without intending it, Mimi Parker of Low once captured it perfectly: “Some songs feel like butter/ Some songs sound like cake.” The music he’s released as Alex G, or as (Sandy) Alex G, isn’t quite “easy listening,” per se, but even when his music gets glitchy and weird, it’s strangely inviting; it’s as dense as softened butter, or the fluffiest cake you’ve ever tasted. It’s no…