Rising Mancunian Star Alex Spencer announces new EP 'Where Do We Go From Here' out June 13th
Rising Star Alex Spencer
Announces New EP Where Do We Go From Here?
Out June 13th
Announced To Play BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT Festival
After a stellar start to 2025, including a raucous sold-out hometown show at Manchester’s Gorilla, rising Mancunian star Alex Spencer has established himself as a true one-to-watch. Following a run of sublime single releases earlier this year, Alex has now announced his new EP Where Do We Go From Here?, which comes June 13th. Available pre-save HERE.
A culmination of years of work, Where Do We Go From Here? marks a turning point for Alex; from a young busker performing on the streets of Manchester, to one of the UK’s hottest new artists with a fast and ever growing fanbase. A record that sees Alex develop both a maturity in his sound and his lyrics, Alex describes it as ‘the transition from youthful idealism into a deeper, sometimes darker, understanding of the world around me.’
With three tracks already released, this transition can be heard in the fabric of the EP, from the wistful timbre of the piano on ‘Clouded Thinking’, the full-bodied rockiness of ‘Wake Me Up', to the optimistic joy of the acoustic guitar on ‘Bucket List’, it shows the musical exploration of an artist coming into his own.
The title track, ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’, is Alex’s most reflective song to date; weaving electronic synths and fluid downbeats, Alex’s vocals walk the tight-rope between the two. As he explains, it’s a song that conveys how both ‘being scared of the world around me,’ and ‘not wanting to hold back or give up living my life because of these fears’ can coexist simultaneously. In a nod to his Spanish heritage, Alex includes the phrase ‘Ya no temo a la muerte’, which translates to ‘I no longer fear death’, adding a personal and cultural depth to the track. For Alex, fear is not a deterrent, but a fuel.
Following his debut headline tour across the UK last month, Alex returns to the live circuit for a run of dates heading into summer, kicking off with Abbie McCarthy's Good Karma Club at The Grace in London on Wednesday May 28th. More info HERE.
Alex Spencer plays the following UK Dates:
June
Sat 14th Worksop, Sponge Fest
Fri 20th Uppermill, Civic Hall˟
July
Sat 12th Glasgow, TRNSMT
Fri 25th Cheshire, Together Again
August
Sat 2nd Newton Le-Willows, Newton Music Festival
October
Fri 10th Manchester, Albert Hall^
˟ supporting Seb Lowe
^ supporting in The Sherlocks
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.
