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Okay, I just HAVE TO share my thoughts on the new Alex G album… The summer before 8th grade, an internet friend of mine (we met through the fan page I ran for The Garden😭) posted about how much she loved Alex and specifically his song Sandy. I went to Alex’s Bandcamp and started with the first track listed, Joy. I instantly fell in love and listened to his entire discography at the time. I had never heard music like that before, which opened up an entirely new musical world for me. I have an obsessive personality, so as a teen I was biggg fan girl, almost unhealthy… I wanted to know everything about him, gather all the lore, read every interview, and watch every video posted on YouTube (which I successfully did until he gained more recognition). This was before he released Rocket. I joined an Alex discord server and met some of the most important people in my life at the time. No better feeling than bonding with other high schoolers across the country over our love for music! We met each other irl and traveled at least once a year to visit each other. I started a record label with them and met my bff at the time, who I also dated for 5 years. Even though we are not a part of each other's lives anymore, I am forever grateful for those experiences. As a depressed teenager, I really needed them and Alex’s music. I’ve met him about 6 or 7 times and seen him live at least 10 times. I’m proud of his success, totally different vibe than when I discovered him. I understand why people like the music so much! It's the same reasons that appealed to me. Although it will never be the same, I will be a fan until the end of time. My favorite musician of all time, no one compares!!! I feel so happy today :) My top tracks from Headlights: Bounce Boy, Far and Wide, Louisiana, and Spinning, but I love them all!!! I will be listening to this album on repeat. Music Is Awesome And Brings People Together 🥲

@ariascalling

11h ago

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@zerodollarwoman

this is beautiful- haven't listened yet but now I'm more excited to

10h ago

@aquamarine_cooperative

I started hearing about Alex G around the same time! In between DSU-Beach Music was a pivotal time for me personally and it felt like Alex provided exactly what I needed to hear to help me through it. A lot of people have described his music as having this very depressing undertone which elicits really strong emotions for some; others may not like feeling like that all the time. For me, I've always held a precious connection to the macabre aspects of life that I draw inspiration from. Alex just has such a knack for bringing out that inspiration through his music. For Headlights, I feel that same tug at the deeper, murkier themes he's always leaned into, but this time it feels more like a hopeful feeling with intention? He sings about this crossroads hes at with money, age, his own legacy in some ways. I'm excited to be present and growing along with this era of Alex G's music

11h ago

@ariascalling

well said! <3 I agree that this album feels more hopeful and intentional. A fun thing about being an alex fan is trying to decipher what the lyrics mean and figure out the story being told. This time it’s clear that he is singing about his life. I love it thank you for commenting I enjoyed your response! :)

10h ago

@aquamarine_cooperative

@ARIASCALLING Totally! Thanks for the kind words :) Hope we both can keep "discovering" more Alex G hits as long as he continues making them; even as gets more popular and accessible

8h ago

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