Alexander Wren

Alexander Wren has set out to resurrect the classic American song. "My artistic lineage is what my father handed me—songs written for the commoner by the commoner. For the first time, I'm accepting and celebrating these roots," the artist remarks. Hailing from the Midwest and relocating to Nashville, he wanted to blend into the crowd, fitting the sad folk singer stereotype. But things are changing.

In 2023, Alexander released his debut LP, To Whom It May Concern. The album resembles an artistic Frankenstein—an amalgamation of the best selections from his 550+ song catalog. Resulting is a peculiar soundscape that feels timeless yet somehow nostalgic—as if it emanated from an entirely unplaceable era.

Now living in NYC, Alexander emphasizes, "Many artists can out-sing me and outplay me, but when you strip away all the smoke and mirrors, you are left only with a song. That is my specialty." This fall, he will begin releasing singles from his sophomore album with, 'Internal Jukebox' and 'Big Rig Blues.' Both draw from the simplicities of traditional American songcraft: storytelling and wit, to name a few. A short documentary will follow at year's end featuring Alexander and his 95-year-old friend Wayne—retired Broadway producer and art collector.

Trends and instant gratification dominate our world; Alexander is searching for something different. These days, when he's not at his piano, he mostly wanders the Upper West Side and drinks decaf at the neighborhood diner.