Artist description It may be impossible to describe the importance of just one record in the world of independent music today, but for Alex James Muscat, ‘just one record’ is everything that validates this reclusive and often misunderstood artist. Featuring his matter of fact lyrical style, set to familiar alternative rock arrangements, BLUEPRINT bares little resemblance to the pop-soaked markets and hip hop chart toppers of the new millennium, more a document of past influences and efforts that imply a desire to grow as a songwriter and producer. Now, almost two years later, many things have changed. While longtime friend and collaborator Anthony ‘TROUBLE’ Valli is enjoying the platinum success of Crazy Town’s – The Gift Of Game, Alex has kept busy producing master recordings for artists on his newly formed label Last Stop Records, currently tracking 10 original songs to be included as part of his new solo effort, set for a Fall release.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Rick Rubin, Phil Spector, Scott Litt, Roger Waters

Similar Artists Ryan Adams, Counting Crows, Wallflowers, Everclear, Fastball, Live, R.E.M., Roger Waters

Artist History In his hometown of San Francisco, Alex began studying the piano at age 9 and developed his skills in reading music and playing musical compositions. In high school, Alex played in a few bands, co-writing original songs and producing demo tapes in his parents’ basement on his Tascam 4-track recorder. After moving to Spokane, Washington to attend Gonzaga University, Alex began writing complete songs and singing, eventually quitting school to sing and play bass in local bands, before applying to Berklee College of Music, where he was accepted and graduated as a songwriting major in 1994. While in Boston, Alex co-founded Ten To Six after answering an ad that a young Anthony Valli (aka: TROUBLE) had taped to a lamppost on Hemingway Street that read, ‘guitarist & songwriter looking for singer/songwriter to form original rock band.' Influences: R.E.M., Jane's Addiction...' - Ten To Six was a perfect match for the talented guitarist and aspiring singer, performing over 100 shows in the greater Northeast. Over time, Anthony has really put it all in perspective. "Anyone who has ever thought about placing an ad to start a band knows how hard it can be. It's like a hurdle you have to get over with your confidence. The greatest thing that came out of Ten to Six is that we got enough confidence to carry us through all these years of paying our dues. We pulled off some impressive shit on our own.. It makes me think, what if I didn't put the ad up? Everything I did in the past adds up to where I am now." Anthony 'TROUBLE' Valli plays guitar for Crazy Town, who’s debut record with Columbia Records ‘The Gift Of Game’ has sold over 1.5 Million copies. After the release of BLUEPRINT in late 1999, Alex began talking with Hollywood independent A&R man Andrew Stein (Urge Overkill), who had expressed interest in shopping a demo to major labels, but after relocating to Los Angeles, recording sessions to produce that demo never happened and interest was lost. Spending a year in Hollywood, working with former band mate, CRAZY TOWN guitarist TROUBLE and local Ranchero act Los Primos, was time well spent. “The best thing for me,” says Alex “is to stay independent and make music the same way I always have, I think I just had to decide where.”

Albums BLUEPRINT

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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