Alex G is the stage alias of Alex Giannascoli, a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who built his reputation with intimate lo-fi pop that combines strong melodic sensibilities with a ragged performance style. Trick was self-recorded with an unpolished charm that’s prominent from the opening song, and the album’s bedroom pop aesthetic stands out in an increasingly polished music world. It’s indisputably authentic and that trait in of itself has made it somewhat of a cult favorite amongst the internet generation. The whole album feels a lot like growing up the late 90’s and mid-2000’s– hauntingly beautiful melodies, cryptic emotionally charged lyrics, and jangly guitars that sound as if they’re played out of a $35 amp.
Standout Songs: “Mary”, “16 Mirrors”, “Sarah”, “Change”
