Alex Izenberg announces his fourth album and full-band debut Alex Izenberg & The Exiles, due for release on July 26th via Weird World/Domino. During the creation of the album, the Los Angeles artist was focused on a simple goal: making something built to last. The melodies are romantic and warm, and the arrangements are invitingly expansive, making expert use of a new ensemble formed around the strongest songs of his career.
The core of the band is Izenberg’s childhood friend and primar...
Alex Izenberg announces his fourth album and full-band debut Alex Izenberg & The Exiles, due for release on July 26th via Weird World/Domino. During the creation of the album, the Los Angeles artist was focused on a simple goal: making something built to last. The melodies are romantic and warm, and the arrangements are invitingly expansive, making expert use of a new ensemble formed around the strongest songs of his career.
The core of the band is Izenberg’s childhood friend and primary collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Greg Hartunian. After spending time writing together as a pair over several inspiring months, they soon invited an array of collaborators into the conversation. This includes drummer Jay Rudolph (Weyes Blood), keyboardist Tyler Cash (Devendra Banhart), bassist Max Whipple (Sparks), pedal steel guitarist Connor Gallaher (Lana Del Rey), saxophonist Colin Kupka, guitarist Dashiell Le Francis, and vocalists Marina Allen, Juliana Giraffe, Gracie Jackson, and Colby Nathan. With alluring string arrangements from Izenberg himself and Cynthia Tolson (MUNA), the record marks a bold new introduction for a timeless songwriter.
On Alex Izenberg & The Exiles, Izenberg’s message has never been more direct, his voice has never been clearer, and his beautiful, untraceable logic has never felt more suited to the world around him.
Check out the music video for latest single “Drinking the Dusk Away” above.
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