Introduction

Alex Clare is an English singer-songwriter from London. He gained worldwide recognition with the success of his single “Too Close”, which was released in 2011. Since then, he has released three studio albums and collaborated with some of the best in the music industry, such as The Drums, Major Lazer, Rudimental and Calvin Harris.

Early Life & Career

Born Alexander George Clare on 14 September 1985, he grew up in South London and was influenced by a variety of musical genres from an early age. He studied music at school and eventually attended the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London. After graduating in 2007, he began performing gigs at venues across London.

Breakthrough

In 2011, Alex released his major label debut album ‘The Lateness Of The Hour’, which featured the single ‘Too Close’. The song was a huge success and reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The album went on to be nominated for a Mercury Prize in 2011.

Collaborations

Since releasing his debut album, Alex has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He has worked with The Drums, Major Lazer and Rudimental on various singles and remixes. He has also collaborated with Calvin Harris on the single ‘Stadium’.

Live Performances

Alex has performed at various festivals and events over the years. He has appeared at Glastonbury Festival and V Festival over the years. In 2019, he performed at the Isle of Wight Festival and supported Rita Ora on her UK tour.

Social Media Presence

Alex is active on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. On Instagram he has over 25 thousand followers and his account is regularly updated with photos from his live performances and studio sessions. His Twitter account has over 40 thousand followers. He often shares updates about his latest releases and upcoming gigs.