Alex Kilroy drops new single “Break My Chains”

Born in Transylvania and shaped by a vision that always stretched far beyond it, Alex Kilroy’s story begins with a sense of quiet certainty. Long before the stages, the studio sessions or the miles travelled, there was a kid with an American flag above his bed, convinced that his life was waiting somewhere else. That belief didn’t fade, it became the magnetic force that pulled everything forward, guiding a journey that would eventually form in the language of American blues.

His early musical life was shaped by classical piano training that gave him a deep understanding of structure and form but the turning point arrived with the discovery of Stevie Ray Vaughan, a moment that shifted everything into motion. The piano gave way to the guitar and while still in his teens, Alex was already fronting blues tribute bands, stepping onto festival stages across Europe and even opening for artists like Lucky Peterson.

Behind the scenes, there was a constant push to keep moving, raising money through wedding gigs, dealing with visa setbacks and reaching out to venues in the hope of securing a stage. One of those calls eventually led to Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago, a defining step in a journey that was being built piece by piece rather than handed over all at once. Eventually, that determination brought him to the USA, first through a scholarship at Berklee College of Music and later to a base in Orlando. It’s here that Alex begins to fully step into his own identity as a songwriter with something personal to say.

His forthcoming debut album Break My Chains was recorded in Florida with a small, carefully chosen band and developed alongside producer Tres Sasser. Mixed in Nashville and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, the record balances technical talent with emotional songwriting, allowing each element to sit with purpose. Ahead of the album’s release, the title track, “Break My Chains,” revolves around the idea of breaking away from expectation, from inherited patterns and from the internal pressures that can shape identity.

It’s not framed as a dramatic rebellion, but as a necessary step toward self-definition and that idea runs throughout the record, floating through songs that draw from both personal experience and broader reflection. Opened by electric key notes, “Break My Chains” slips into a bluesy rock jam that rolls with steady drums and the twang of intricate guitar. Capped by Alex’s expressive voice, he spins smooth melodic lines above to craft a catchy slice of timeless blues rock cut with infectious groove and wrapped in soulful vibes.

On his upcoming LP, personal moments surface throughout, adding another elements of intimacy; songs inspired by his fiancée and young daughter sit alongside the deeper emotional current tied to the loss of his father, whose influence continues to echo through the work. Alex Kilroy’s journey has always been about the process of becoming, of refining and redefining along the way and in this moment, with this record, that process feels more focused than ever, a clear step into a future he’s been moving toward all along.

Listen to Break My Chains below

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