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You can’t deny where Alex Vissia’s (VISS-ee-uh) style comes from. With roots in the country and folk traditions of songwriting, Alex manages to keep a steady gaze on lyricism while moving beyond the constraints of a single genre. “A Lot Less Gold is the sort of album that rewards multiple listens. Readily accessible yet slow to surrender its secrets, the record offers ample opportunities for exploration — and some old fashioned rock & roll.” (Alex J MacPherson, Verb News, Regina)

The first thing you will notice about Alex is her voice. She can draw you in like a whisper and shake your soul, all in the same breath. Then she captures you with the way she weaves her words, but with the crunch of a chord, she’ll just as easily drive you back out to sea. Deliberate, sentimental, sometimes moody, and often bittersweet, Alex writes songs that are noticeably personal. You will want to sit– volume up, lights low– and simply listen. But that doesn’t mean that she won’t move you. Because she will.

Since the album’s release in November, 2011, Alex has been touring steadily, having played more than 75 shows across Western Canada in the span of less than a year. From the lush greenery of Vancouver Island, to the wide prairie skies of Manitoba, Alex has been receiving praise for her powerhouse vocals and lyrical prowess.

Alex has been working on her next record, set to be released with a Western Canada Tour in the spring of 2013. The six-song project entitled Young Love will feature three original songs as well as three re-arranged classics. It’s more laid back than A Lot Less Gold, with more weight in the sound, grit on the Gretsch, and confidence in the vocals. If A Lot Less Gold is a full-bodied glass of red, then Young Love is closer to a heart-wrenching swig of whiskey.

Drink up.