Alex G, acclaimed by Rolling Stones Magazine as an “indie-pop prodigy,” performed a set featuring songs from his new album, “Beach Music,” in Jacobus Lounge last Friday night.
WCPR organized the concert and collaborated with the Stevens Audio Engineering Club to broadcast the event live online.
Hexdog, an indie rock band on campus consisting of vocalist and bassist Emma Murphy, drummer Rushabh Naik, guitarist Kenny Rexer, and vocalist, keyboardist, and glockenspiel player Andy Waldron opened the show with their debut performance of both original and cover songs. Waldron connected his keyboard and an old TV to a video synthesizer, producing visuals that corresponded with the band’s music.
Philladelphia-based pop punk group, Thin Lips, played next and showcased some upbeat songs from their 2015 EP “Divorce Year.” Audience member Max Cool remarked that “their showmanship and stage presence is really impressive.”
Finally, it was time for the headlining artist to perform. As Alex G and his band took the stage and started to play, listeners were transported to a more intimate jam session setting. The artist’s style of singing introspective lyrics, turning to face his drummer and guitarist as he strummed out the melodies meant that those in attendance were somehow both included in the performance and watching from afar, captivating the audience.
