FLOWERBOY releases new single “Alone Together”

New York City-based artist and producer Alexander Daoust, known by his artistic banner FLOWERBOY, is a rising name in the sphere of alternative pop. Drawing from his personal experiences as a young, queer individual growing up in the rural northeast, FLOWERBOY’s music channels deep emotion and trauma into compelling sonic output.

Making his entrance in 2021 via his debut single “Everything,” sophomore track “American Blonde” quickly followed before he dropped his first full-length record, Possessor. The eleven-track album put FLOWERBOY on the map of exciting, must-watch artists and struck a chord with fans around the world while clocking over a hundred thousand spins and earning critical acclaim.

Followed up by a string of well-received singles, he’s now preparing to drop his highly anticipated sophomore album, Palm Springs Eternal. Ahead of the upcoming LP release, he brings us the lead single with “Alone Together,” an emotionally-charged track that perfectly captures his original blend of dark humour, reflective and romantic yearning.

“Alone Together” is a song that revolves around themes of the queer experience; self-destruction, unreciprocated love and the pain of hiding affection. Drawing inspiration from artists like Chappell Roan, Perfume Genius and Savage Garden, FLOWERBOY frames familiar pop stylings and delivers something intensely personal and emotionally impactful.

Recorded in a mix of personal and iconic spaces from his home, the legendary Power Station studio in Hell’s Kitchen and even in the rafters of the first gay bar he ever visited, “Alone Together” feels like an intimate confession. Brought in by the buzz of synths as the laid back punch of drums sets a mellow groove, FLOWERBOY’s rich vocals glide into thread smooth melodies carrying poignant lyricism above.

As colourful synth textures pepper the arrangement, he crafts a catchy sound of silky vocal leads, crisp synths and soft guitar tones, resulting in an anthemic alternative pop experience that’s engaging and meaningful in equal measure. With a stellar display of his profound songwriting and performance panache, “Alone Together” serves up a delightful jam that builds the hype for this exciting artist’s forthcoming second album.

Listen to Alone Together below