Alex G

Alex G

Alex G is the stage name of Alex Giannascoli, an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Havertown, Pennsylvania, who is based in Philadelphia. He also uses the name (Sandy) Alex G. He begins his career with DIY self-releases on Bandcamp before wider recognition follows his label debut.

Early releases and labels

He attends Haverford High School and performs in The Skin Cells with Sam and Colin Acchione between 2006 and 2015. Under his own name, he releases early material independently, then issues DSU in 2014 on Orchid Tapes, which draws critical attention. He later signs to Lucky Number, which reissues his earlier releases Rules and Trick from 2012. In 2015, he signs to Domino Recording Company.

Albums and film music

With Domino, he releases Beach Music in 2015, followed by Rocket in 2017. His eighth studio album, House of Sugar, appears in 2019, and his ninth album, God Save the Animals, follows in 2022. He also composes the soundtrack for We’re All going to the World’s Fair in 2022 and the score album for I Saw the TV Glow in 2024. His tenth album, Headlights, is released in 2025.