Alex G is now officially going by (Sandy) Alex G. His record label Domino has issued the following statement: “Going forward, Alex G will be known as (Sandy) Alex G. We are unable to provide further comment at this time, but would appreciate you using the new titling for all future mentions.” He has also shared a new song called “Proud,” and announced a new North American tour. Below, listen to the track and check out his tour itinerary, which will see him on the road through the entire summer.
“Proud” is the latest offering from (Sandy) Alex G’s forthcoming Rocket album, which is out May 19. Earlier this month, he shared the first two tracks from the LP: “Bobby” and “Witch.” Last year, (Sandy) Alex had credits on both of Frank albums, Blonde and Endless. He played guitar on multiple tracks, including “Rushes,” “Self Control,” and “White Ferrari.” Alex opened up later about his contributions to Frank Ocean’s projects, admitting that he still didn't know “why it happened.”
Check out our primer on (Sandy) Alex G over on the Pitch.
(Sandy) Alex G:
05-18 Brooklyn, NY - The Park Church Co-Op
06-02 Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
06-03 Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
06-04 Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle Backroom
06-06 Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade: Purgatory
06-07 Orlando, FL - The Social
06-09 Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall
06-10 Austin, TX - The Parish
06-11 Dallas, TX - Club Dada
06-13 Phoenix, AZ - The Rebel Lounge
06-15 Los Angeles, CA - Echoplex
06-16 La Jolla, CA - Che Cafe
06-17 Orange County, CA - Constellation Room
06-18 San Francisco, CA - The Chapel
06-20 Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
06-21 Vancouver, British Columbia - The Cobalt
06-22 Portland, OR - Holocene
06-24 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
06-25 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
06-27 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
06-28 Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
06-29 Columbus, OH - Double Happiness
06-30 Lakewood, OH - Mahall's
07-01 Detroit, MI - El Club
07-02 Toronto, Ontario - Velvet Underground
07-04 Montreal, Quebec - Bar Le Ritz
07-05 Boston, MA - The Sinclair
07-06 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
07-08 Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
Watch Pitchfork.tv’s “Best New Tracks of 2017” featuring (Sandy) Alex G’s “Bobby”:
