Nashville-based singer-songwriter Alex Blizzy has just released his new album, “A Step Behind”, and it’s a must-listen for fans of rock and alt-country. Blizzy’s unique blend of these genres creates a sound that is both familiar and refreshing, and his songwriting skills are on full display throughout the album.
“A Step Behind” opens with the title track, a catchy rock number with a driving beat and an infectious guitar riff. Blizzy’s vocals are strong and confident, and his lyrics are honest, original and mesh perfectly with the melodies.
The second track, “Drinking Town”, showcases Blizzy’s alt-country side, with amazing guitars and a more laid-back vibe. It’s a song that will leave you stuck on constant repeat for a long time. The honesty and self-reflection in his lyrics make the song stand out, and the soaring chorus is sure to have listeners singing along.
Other standout tracks on the album include “Love on Paper”, a mid-tempo rocker with a memorable chorus and some great guitar work, and “Wrong End of Goodbye”, a record with a haunting melody and some of Blizzy’s most emotional vocal performances. “Culture King” is another standout, with its driving beat and catchy chorus that will have listeners tapping their feet and singing along.
Throughout the album, Blizzy’s songwriting is consistently strong, with lyrics that are both personal and relatable. He tackles themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life with a raw honesty that is rare in today’s music scene. His vocals are powerful and emotive, and his instrumentals are both technical and soulful.
Overall, “A Step Behind” is a fantastic album that showcases Alex Blizzy’s talents as a songwriter and vocalist. It’s a must-listen for fans of rock and alt-country, and it’s sure to win over new fans with its infectious melodies and honest lyrics. Blizzy is a rising star in the Nashville music scene, and “A Step Behind” is proof that he’s a force to be reckoned with.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Nashville-based Alex Blizzy is a singer-songwriter that is blurring the lines between old and new, incorporating familiar & timeless sounds steeped in Heartland Rock & Alt-Country, resulting in a style that never feels contrived, but completely his own. From looking on as the outside observer to reflecting on roads not taken, Alex Blizzy’s music finds a way to extract the universal themes from the entanglement of our rapidly-changing & complex modern society.
Alex was born in Buffalo, NY, but raised in the metro-DC region. This contrast between rust belt and beltway, brought about ruminations on identity, social strata and inner belonging that would ultimately lead him to become the type of writer he is today.
Now based in the Music City, Alex keeps his nose to the grindstone, pumping out recordings alongside an all-star team of collaborators including Aaron Liao, Caleb Gilbreath, Andy Ellis Valdini, and Kate Atanian. Titled ‘A Step Behind’, his self-produced forthcoming debut album will include nine original songs and is scheduled for release on April 28, 2023. Recently, Alex was a finalist in the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest’s Adult Contemporary category with his song, “These Footsteps,” and has previously won and placed in competitions such as the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest & the International Songwriting Competition.
Alex Blizzy is currently performing within his adopted hometown of Nashville, TN, in which he is joined by a stellar cast of bandmates which include Tom Glynn (guitar, piano, backing vocals), Evan Phillips (lead guitar), Kate Atanian (organ/keys, backing vocals), Zack Lamb (bass), and Andrew Cusanelli (drums).
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