Alex Lipinski

Alex Lipinski

Alex Lipinski is a singer and songwriter from the United Kingdom. He moves between solo work and performances with his band Phoneys & the Freaks.

Background and style

He develops his sound from roots in West Country live venues and from a move from Weston-Super-Mare to London. His songs and performances are described through a strong vocal style that combines sympathy, resentment and rockabilly energy, with live work in clubs in the UK and abroad, including Krakow, Philadelphia and New York.

Lipinski’s writing is characterised by direct, confessional songs and a classic rock influence that draws comparisons with John Lennon, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. His live conviction is a notable part of his work, and he spends time in London’s Tin Pan Alley and the Chelsea Hotel, absorbing influences that feed into his performances and songwriting.

Releases and recording

His debut album, Lonesome Train, is released in the UK on the independent label Blue Chameleon. It receives strong critical attention, national press coverage and national radio airplay. Tom Robinson of BBC Radio 6 Music selects a track from the album as a track of the week.

He also records a single titled Lonely Kid, and a live EP recorded at Sawmills studio in Cornwall. He is due to record in Berlin with Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Live work and collaborations

He giggs extensively across the UK as both a solo act and with his band. He also supports Bonehead’s band Parlour Flames on tour across the UK. Supporters and admirers of his music include Bonehead, Anton Newcombe, Gary Powell, Steve Cradock, Ralf Little and John Gregory.

Commentary on his work highlights his voice and the strength of his songwriting, with references to the influence of Lennon, Dylan and early Elvis. His first album is also described as a “masterpiece” by one reviewer, while other broadcasters and writers praise his conviction and vocal range.