Coming out of the DIY punk scene, Lex Candy is a solo artist whose music is as unique as his journey through life. Over the past two years, he’s been building up an impressive discography that mirrors his personal evolution, both as a musician and as an individual while taking cues from artists like John Mayer, Blackbear and Bring Me The Horizon.
In June 2022, Lex unveiled his new direction with the debut single “It’s Like Magic,” marking the beginning of a new chapter in his artistic career. Since then, he’s followed up with multiple tracks and EP releases. It was a transformative year for Lex Candy as he embraced sobriety and severed ties with toxic relationships, allowing him to channel his experiences into his music, resulting in work that’s profoundly personal.
His recent EP, Endless Love, explored themes of mental health, love and the struggles that come with overcoming personal demons, offering listeners a musical refuge from their own troubles. This pure honesty in his music has caught the attention of leading publications like Wonderland, Radar 45 and Music Austria, confirming Lex’s status as an artist to watch.
Following the EP, Lex Candy’s latest single, “Alive,” is a powerful reflection on the turbulent nature of relationships. The track dives headfirst into the exhilarating highs and challenging lows that come with love, celebrating the moments that make a relationship worth fighting for, even when love alone isn’t enough to keep it going.
Not only did he write, produce, record, mix and master the song himself, but he also played the guitars, keyboards and percussion as well as the vocals, with contributions from his live band members, drummer Leon Lederer, bassist Klaus Unger and keyboardist Klemens Kummer, also adding to the enthralling arrangement.
Written during a particularly difficult phase in a relationship, Lex poured his heart and soul into “Alive,” and it shows. “Alive” captures this emotional ride through its shifting soundscape, beginning with a chill, reflecting vibe before building into an energetic, emotionally charged pop rock anthem. Started with airy synths, the pulse of kick and taps of hi hat inject a steady rhythm as Lex’s smooth vocals hover above soft guitar plucks. Building with swells of energy, the track bursts into an epic sound of driving guitars, lively drums, bright synth tones and soaring vocal leads, resulting in a spectacular track that sees Lex Candy continue to go from strength to strength on the latest chapter of his thrilling musical adventure.
Listen to Alive below
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