Mancunian rising star Alex Spencer releases electrifying new single 'Clouded Thinking'
Mancunian Rising Star
Alex Spencer
Releases New Single ‘Clouded Thinking’
Announced for BBC Introducing slot at TRNSMT
Following a triumphant, sold-out hometown show at Manchester’s Gorilla last month, the North’s brightest rising star, singer-songwriter Alex Spencer, releases his latest call-to-arms, the striking ‘Clouded Thinking’. Listen to ‘Clouded Thinking’ HERE.
Darker and rockier than previous tracks, ‘Clouded Thinking’ is layered in shades and highlights, the beating undercurrent of bass in contrast with the glimmering piano. A common throughline of his music, Alex encourages his listener to embrace adventure, to ‘get away now’, and escape familiar hometown streets in favour of the wider world.
‘‘Clouded Thinking’ very quickly became about the urge to escape, and the powerful longing for something just out of reach.’ Alex says of the single, ‘The song also speaks to the struggle of living in a world full of dreams and goals, while being told they’re unattainable. It describes being trapped in an emotional cycle — tied to a place, a person, and a memory — knowing it’s harmful, yet finding it comforting.’
Having just completed a headline UK tour, Alex is set to play a run of shows this summer, including a stop at the BBC Introducing stage at Glasgow’s TRNSMT in July. Tickets are available HERE.
Alex Spencer will play the following UK dates:
May
Thu 22nd Scunthorpe, Cafe Indie*
Sun 25th Warrington, Neighbourhood Weekender
Wed 28th London, Good Karma Club
Sat 31st Manchester, Albert Hall^
June
Sat 14th Worksop, Sponge Fest
Fri 20th Uppermill, Civic Hall˟
July
Sat 12th Glasgow, TRNSMT
Sun 27th Cheshire, Together Again
* supporting Andrew Cushin
^ supporting in The Sherlocks
˟ supporting Seb Lowe
Discovered whilst busking on the streets of Manchester, Alex Spencer’s street-savvy lyricism is undeniable with his song writing capability proving far beyond on his 18 years of age. While his roots are embedded in the culture of his hometown, a large portion of his childhood was spent living in India and Thailand, which has had a profound impact on his creativity and ambitious perspective. At the age of ten, Alex picked up the guitar, inspired by his father's playing, and hasn't let go of it since. Self-taught and masterfully skilled, he has spent years perfecting his craft which is flawlessly showcased in ‘Bucket List’.
2024 marked a breakthrough year for Alex, with his sophomore EP There's Gotta Be More having earned support in Clash Magazine and securing significant radio support. Highlights include a live session with John Kennedy on Radio X, multiple Single of the Week honours on XS Manchester, and ‘Love and Let Go’ being named Track of Dawn on BBC Radio 6 by Chris Hawkins. His track 'Nightmares' also made waves, being featured on the EA Sports FC25 soundtrack, reaching a global audience. Alex’s rising musical success and all round likability have landed him coverage on BBC Breakfast, ITV Granada, and The Premier League’s Global Show.
