Alex G
Biography
Alexander Giannascoli, known professionally as Alex G, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer born on February 3, 1993, in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He began his musical journey at a young age, learning to play the guitar his brother gave him at age 11 and recording music. While in high school, he created two albums that he shared with friends.
Career Beginnings and Breakthrough
Alex G started his career by self-releasing a series of albums, EPs, and singles on Bandcamp between 2010 and 2012. This DIY approach and his prolific output helped him gain a cult following online, with The Fader dubbing him "the internet's secret best songwriter." His early work was characterized by a lo-fi, bedroom pop aesthetic. His 2014 album, DSU, released on Orchid Tapes, was his label debut and garnered critical acclaim, leading to wider recognition and tours across North America and Europe. The success of DSU led to the reissue of his earlier popular albums, Rules and Trick (both 2012), by the label Lucky Number.
Musical Style and Influences
Alex G's music is often categorized as indie rock with a lo-fi aesthetic, drawing frequent comparisons to artists like Elliott Smith, Built to Spill, and Modest Mouse. His sound combines strong melodic sensibilities with a raw and sometimes impulsive performance style. He is known for his experimental approach to production, often utilizing vocal manipulation and unconventional song structures. Over the years, his style has evolved, incorporating elements of folk, noise rock, and electronic music.
Studio Albums
Alex G has released a number of critically acclaimed studio albums:
- Race (2010)
- Winner (2011)
- Rules (2012)
- Trick (2012)
- DSU (2014)
- Beach Music (2015)
- Rocket (2017)
- House of Sugar (2019)
- God Save the Animals (2022)
Collaborations and Other Work
In addition to his solo work, Giannascoli has collaborated with a variety of other artists. Notably, he worked with Frank Ocean on his albums Endless and Blonde. He has also composed the scores for the films We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022) and I Saw the TV Glow (2024). In 2024, he announced that he had signed with RCA Records.
Stage Name
From 2017 to 2020, Alex G performed under the name (Sandy) Alex G before reverting to his original stage name. The name "Sandy" was something he initially used as a social media tag when he first started putting music on Bandcamp.