Project Description

Interview with

ALEX ANDRA

Interviewer – Dave Bruce

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Stream ‘NOT THE BEGINNING’ on:
Spotify  –  YouTube  –  SoundCloud

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Have you always wanted to be a musician? When did you get the song writing bug?
I’ve always wanted to be a performer, specifically… I crave the stage and moving my body and using my voice and connecting with people and other musicians. Nothing makes me feel more alive. The first moment I knew I wanted to do this was when I watched Madonna on DVD at age 9. My first attempt at song writing was terrible haha I was 13, but I persevered, and found I’m most prolific with writing lyrics.

How would you describe your sound? Why do you think people resonate with your music?
My music is all the best bits that pop/punk has given us over the years, but the lyrical content is simply what I’m going through. I think what really resonates firstly is the sonic power that music has in bringing communities together. I mean, give us a tune we can head bang to and we’re hooked! Followed by my exploration of mental health and the metaphors I use that offer something tangible to picture, I don’t think there’s many who wont relate to a lot of this content, particularly the younger generations who are at the mercy of a dishevelled environment and economy that past generations callously tossed at our feet.

Which artist’s music and/or performance, past or present, inspires you today?
Artistic queens of pop inspire a lot of the visuals in my artistry; bold colour, loud patterns, creative music videos/shows, daring fashion, all donned by the likes of Madonna, Gwen Stefani & Lady Gaga, for example. Sonically I adore artists like Paramore, Stand Atlantic & Tonight Alive for their soaring vocals, gritty inflections and personable lyrical content. And come on, all these examples are just pure bad asses in a STILL male dominated industry.

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Your debut single ‘Not The Beginning’ has just been released! How did that come to life?
It’s been a really weird time because of the global pandemic we’re facing… A huge part of me was hesitant to release it while this was happening, predominantly because it felt as though every single musician in the world was turning to the internet to monetise their art, and under normal circumstances it can feel as though the online market is competitive enough let alone right now! But I also feel really strongly that both creatives and non-creatives need now, more than ever, art in our lives. So I pushed through and I’m already receiving messages of gratitude for supplying something that’s fun to listen to in a time of so much pain and uncertainty.

Have you got more singles, or perhaps an EP or Album, on the drawing board? What are you looking forward to, and what can the fans expect?
Of course! I worked really hard this past year on the music side of things so I can spend 2020 releasing it! All I will say for now is there are going to be several more tunes coming soooooon, and I’m particularly excited about this next release, which will explore my relationship with social media.

If you could perform with any artist, Alive or Dead, who would you choose? And why?
Oh no I have such a long list hahaha, but right now I’m obsessed with Waterparks and I would love to smash out a show with them. Their music matches my energy level and I think it would be sick to collab.

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Where do you see yourself in three years’ time?
I have really big visions and want to take this as far as possible. Performing & touring is high on my to do list, but also creating a community of empathetic, creative and aspirational audience members for these shows. Anything I do I want it to be wholesome af.

What is the best thing about performing to a live audience?
I mean the reality is I’ve been singing into a hairbrush for as long as I can remember, and nothing will stop that haha, but there’s something about sensing anticipation in the air, the pressure of putting on a good show, feeling the bass through the speakers, the sweat pooling in every item of clothing, and the roar of folks singing your tunes back at you, each with their own interpretation and connection to the songs, that collectively forms an energy that’s like no other.

Finally, a few questions for some quick answers –
FAVOURITE:
Album – Queen Greatest hits
Artist – Paramore
Movie – Titanic
Place to visit – Anywhere outdoors
Venue to play – Yet to discover
Food –  Vegan pizza
Drink – Water (sue me)
Tattoo – All the pieces by my partner, Mitchell (Cobrasnake), particularly the first one he ever did on me which is a psychedelic banana on my right ankle

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Check out ALEX ANDRA below
 Facebook  |  Instagram
Twitter  |  SoundCloud  

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AMNPLIFY – DB

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