Scott Alexander News

Time to brag a little. . . and then a little more.

Hello friends,

I know that nobody really cares to hear me brag. But hopefully I can offer you fodder with which YOU can brag about ME to your friends.

Today April 3rd, my song “Fucking Technology” has been made the indie rock song of the day by the thousands of users on Garageband.com http://www.garageband.com/genre/indie

“F’ing Technology” was also voted “Best Male Vocals” for the week. http://www.garageband.com/picks/indie

And also, it was voted “Best Lyrics” http://www.garageband.com/picks/indie?|pe1|aMTeP27grOnzbQLyISswWNwjVE3ZRJdlWpP-kJqapo67

And oh yeah, it was also voted “MOST ORIGINAL” http://www.garageband.com/picks/indie?|pe1|aMTeP27grOnzbQLyISswWNwjVE3ZRJdlWpP-kJqapo6zvA

Meanwhile on Ourstage.com, my public service announcement “Stop Putting Crap on the Net” was rated #2 out of 171 other videos in its channel. http://www.ourstage.com/video/archive/entry/OIYSYCVWDVOI-cut-the-crap

And let me not forget to mention the latest great review of Scott Alexander Makes Friends, which refers to me as a “punk Garrison Keillor” http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2008/03/review-scott-alexander-makes-friends-ep.html

So please tell everybody, because it’s far less effective hearing it from me!

Remember, Scott Alexander Makes Friends is free to download and copy, so please share it with your friends.

If you haven’t already please DEMAND ME at http://eventful.com/performers/P0-001-000041502-5/demand?bg=black&fg=FFFFFF

Happy Spring!
Scott
www.scottalexandermusic.com
myspace.com/scottalexander

Indie-Music Top 25 CD's of 2007!

Indie-music.com has just named Scott Alexander Makes Friends one of the Top 25 Cd's of 2007!

Indie-music.com reviews between 300-350 cd's each month. Here's what they had to say:

"Sometimes it takes more than performing astounding music to be a truly memorable musician. Thanks to his unique method of self promotion and all around sense of humor, Scott Alexander left the most lasting impression on me this year. Here is an artist who appears to genuinely want to make friends with his fans, even going as far to bake some vegan cookies to be given away at each show. With a melodic singer/ songwriter style and songs busting with modern day satire, there's no reason you shouldn't be checking out this CD. Go ahead ... we'll be here when you get back"

To read the full article, click here.

My Little Pony Music Video

I've just made my first music video with the help of Rebecca Blakley. The video received a "TOP TEN" rating on ourstage.com within it's first week of being posted. Please check it out and share it with your friends!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KZv6uqwCJFk

Another Great Review

Here's another great review from Indie-music.com. I'd really like to thank them for clearly taking so much time to not only listen to the CD, but also visit the website.

By Thomas D. Szewc

There’s a spectacled man with tray full of vegan cookies standing in front of you, extending his hand. ‘Who in the world is this guy?’ you may ask yourself. Next you’d probably think ‘what does he want?’ Well, his name is Scott Alexander, and he’s a singer/songwriter who, simply put, wants to make friends.

Scott Alexander Makes Friends is a three-song collection featuring classic guitar work and even the occasional bassoon solo. While his skill on these instruments is particularly interesting, the biggest draw here is the extremely entertaining social commentary. Barely any lyric goes by without actually saying something significant or having some kind of multiple layers to it. What benefits Alexander the most is that the message never gets too heavy handed or preachy. In most cases, the words end up being too witty to allow that to happen, as can be seen in these lines from “F’ing Technology:”

A robot took a photo of me driving my Toyota,
Through a stoplight in Mendota Minnesota.
The red I did not see, I was watching a home movie,
On the dashboard of the car in front of me ...

It’s satire on the modern day world such as this that makes Scott’s songs so enjoyable. You’ll find numerous instances where you’ll be thinking to yourself ‘oh man, that’s so true’ or ‘wow, I never thought about it like that’ as you’re giggling through the absurdity of it all. The humor remains well written through all three songs, but at times can be a bit darker than you may initially expect. “Unfortunately Fat” strikes me as a song that will really induce some varying reactions from different listeners. Without holding nothing back, it examines what it’s like for someone to look upon an overweight individual with a sense of superficial sympathy. However, it’s the last line of the song that brilliantly brings the whole moral commentary around:

The reason that I stare,
And judge you so unfair,
What I feel is inside of me,
Is showing on the outside of you ...

I think it’s entirely impossible to talk about this album without bringing up Alexander’s unique way of promoting himself. After all, it goes hand in hand with the actual CD. The title isn’t just a clever play on words; Scott really wants to be you friend. Take a stop by his website and you’ll find a specific section where you can introduce yourself, tell him a little about who you are, or just send him whatever thoughts are on your mind. Scott then hopes you’ll do your part to help your new found friend get some attention by spreading the word around about his coolness. He even offers a handy list of ways to do just that (hey, looks like I got step #5 down. Woo-hoo!).

However, don’t think it stops there. If you find yourself at a Scott Alexander performance, expect to get some free vegan cookies made by the man himself (and I’ve had vegan cookies before; they can be pretty damn tasty). I can’t say I’ve ever seen such a creative way of trying to get yourself known to the public; there’s something about the hands on approach that just really feels special.

There’s only one honest problem with Scott Alexander Makes Friends, and it’s the same problem that comes with any three song album of this quality: it feels way too short. What you get is entirely worth every penny you pay, but you will definitely wish you got to spend some more time with Scott. Considering his well thought out marketing approach, I’m slightly disappointed Alexander didn’t offer more meat to the central product. Consider this, however: Scott Alexander wants to make friends, so perhaps the small track size is just his way of introducing himself. Works rather nicely in that context, doesn’t it? Either way, I recommend any potential friends to check out www.scottalexandermusic.com and download the extra track “NP Radio,” which I hereby nominate as a possible theme song for the Indie music way of life. At the very least, it gives you one more song to enjoy, and I promise you will enjoy it.

Another Review.

Check out my latest review in Hot Indie News! This is a brooklyn based mag which I have absolutely no connection to. Not only is it flattering, but they really seem to get me. . . Except I'm not a nerd.

Reviews!

Check out the first batch of reviews!

Urban Folk

Music for America

Boog City

It's great to be getting some reviews from the press, but I REALLY want to see more reviews from you!

Post your own review on my cdbaby page by clicking here!

Scott Alexander Makes Friends- a New CD and More!

My new CD is now available as a FREE download from my website or 4.99 on CDbaby.com. Scott Alexander Makes Friends, however, is more than just a CD, it is also a website, and whole new approach to my performance campaign for your love and attention.

Many of us fantasize of befriending our favorite superstars, but for an underappreciated rockstar such as myself, I fantasize more often about befriending anonymous masses of people. It’s true that I use the word “friend” somewhat loosely. But I’m not the only one: Everyone from politicians to strangers on the internet seems to be throwing out the term. Why?

Collections of friends are the ultimate expression of success. While most collectors seek quality, quantity can also contribute to value. Friends define, comfort, hurt, entertain, challenge, and love. As vain as our collecting habits may seem, we need friends.

While some of us may temporarily feel dissatisfaction with those we are friends with, I find it far more common to feel dissatisfied with those we are not friends with. Our inability to touch the majority of those who surround us leads to as much discomfort as the realization of the literal interpretation of this metaphor.

My personal determination to realize music as a career stems largely from my desire for more relationships. And my success depends upon it entirely.

So, Scott Alexander Makes Friends.