Alex G
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About
American singer-songwriter named Alexander Giannascoli, but known professionally as Alex G. He rose to fame on the back of DSU, his fifth studio album and his first to be released through a record label. In 2022, he released his ninth studio album, God Save the Animals, to widespread critical acclaim.
Before Fame
He attended Temple University but dropped out to follow his dream of a music career.
Trivia
He updates fans about his tour dates on his sandyalexg Instagram account, where he has gained upwards of 600,000 followers. A number of his songs have racked up tens of millions of streams on Spotify, including "Advice," "Mary," and "Treehouse." He was on the cover of Fader magazine in July of 2019.
Family Life
He was born Alex Giannascoli. He grew up with a brother whose guitar he learned to play. His sister, Rachel Giannascoli, is a painter who painted the artwork for several of his albums.
Associated With
His musical style has invited comparisons to singer-songwriters Elliott Smith and Mark Kozelek.
