ALEX EXISTS SHARES NEW SINGLE WITH A BANG

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DEBUT ALBUM EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS (EXCEPT ME)
OUT JUNE 16 VIA THE CONFIDENCE EMPERORS

WATCH & LISTEN TO FIRST SINGLE DANCING WITH CHAOS

Toronto, ON – April 21, 2023 – Today, Toronto artist, Alex Exists, shares a tune that lives up to its title - With A Bang - marking the second single from his forthcoming debut album, Everybody's Famous (Except Me), out June 16 via The Confidence Emperors. Dark prose, edgy synths, funky percussion and resonant chords drive the irreverent dance song about celebrating the end of something in a flamboyant and over-the-top way. The character in the song is someone who revels in endings, relishing the opportunity to make a big show out of a final act. Listen to With A Bang here.

Alex adds: "Realizing the absurdity of their own behavior, and the emptiness of celebrating an ending purely for its own sake. Overall, With A Bang is booty-shakin', gothic western twang tune that satirizes the tendency to glamorize endings instead of what may be a somber or reflective moment. It serves as a reminder to approach endings with humility and sincerity."

Previous single, Dancing With Chaos - crawling with riffs, Alex's sharp vocals and deep lyrics - is dedicated to anyone that feels overwhelmed by the state of the media, politics, and the unreal societal expectations they face. Watch Dancing With Chaos here and listen to the song here. The video was produced by Moon Reel Media, which Alex co-runs and co-founded, Directed by Agata Waclawska and edited by Alex himself.

Everybody's Famous (Except Me) is a sonic exploration of expressing optimistic nihilism and radical authenticity as we tread into a brave new world. Alex quips the album resembles "a wrestling match with one’s ego." It represents a story about finding one’s true self amidst the chaos, continuing to create through the chaos while learning how to wield the energy of the changing tides instead of swimming against it - and letting it destroy you. Alex will use art as a weapon for peaceful rebellion inspired by his interactions with the world, channelled through song. Audiences can expect melodic rock tunes ready for both solo listening and the dance floor, filled with ironic humour to highlight social issues, with a satirical dimension.

A founding member of both The Ruby Spirit and The Nursery, Alex Exists started his foray into music at the tender age of eight when he wrote and recorded his first songs (and noisy experiments) using the family’s home karaoke machine. Its two tape decks and record functions were used to overdub and build songs with Alex recording every instrument he could get his hands on.

On the heels of The Ruby Spirit breaking up, Alex started writing and performing his songs with the Nursery. Their debut album, Life After Wartime, was awarded Best Independent Rock/Pop Band in Canada by Indie 88 in 2018. The station described the album as “a complex record that explores numerous themes such as our society’s obsession with technology, fame and nostalgia." That same year, the band was awarded Best Music Video for Digital Ashes by the Toronto Independent Music Awards.

Alex’s music is inspired by absurdism, hyper surrealism and optimistic nihilism with an acid tongue firmly planted in his cheek. He is fascinated by pop culture and ego. The signature of Alex’s creative work is his unique sonic touches, drum-heavy rhythms and classic “pop through a blender” melodies. His new project, Alex Exists, launched with a neo-glam pop version of David Essex’s Rock On for The Confidence Emperors’ multi-artist album, Coverama, followed by his T. Rex-meets-John Lennon seasonal original, Never Christmas Without You. Alex played all of the instruments on both tracks except the drums.

Stay tuned for more music as Alex shares his debut album this year.

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21 April 2023