Alexander Wolfe

"MORNING BRINGS A FLOOD"

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of this remarkable talent and the completion of his debut album, "Morning Brings A Flood".

It's out now on the Dharma label. www.dharmarecords.co.uk You should probably go and buy it. Here's what people are saying:

‘Rather beau strummy sad pop what pongs of Nick Drake, ‘Till Your Ship Comes In’ in particular is marked out by some accomplished, sweeping orchestrational prettiness. And though young Alexander could never be accused of taking a neon chainsaw to those pesky genre barricades, it is worth remembering that not everything in music has to. Keep going readers, the bit about spanking is not far off, now.’
Drowned In Sound – Singles Of The Week

‘Alexander Wolfe was a lead singer without a band after their keyboard player left to sign a multi-million-pound solo deal. What was to be spectacularly good news for Jamie Cullum left Wolfe wondering where next to turn. Then he remembered the artwork he had inherited from his French grandfather. The small lithograph of an elderly beggar seeking alms, produced in 1630, had been hanging on the wall in his bedsit in south London for more than a decade. It was a precious treasure: the only link to a family he never knew and, by his own admission, “the only thing of value that I owned”. However, it was also the passport to his dreams. Wolfe took it down, wondering what it might be worth. “And on the back there was a letter to an ancestor of mine from the painter, who gave it to him as a gift. And it was signed ‘Rembrandt’.” At auction, the print fetched £9,000. Within days, Wolfe had gone out and bought everything he needed to bring his music dreams to life […] With his new equipment, Wolfe set to work to make Morning Brings a Flood, a beautiful album with echoes of Nick Drake, inspired by an artistic vision.’
Sunday Times – ‘Art For Art’s Sake’ Feature

‘With songs full of sadness, regret and longing, this newbie sounds like a husky, bluesy Chris Martin.’
The Guardian – New Band Of The Day

‘Alexander Wolfe is a singer-songwriter from South London armed with an awesome voice and an artillery of engaging songs bound to win more than a few fans. His album, 'Morning Brings A Flood, out now on the U.K. indie label Redemption, is testament to his talent and determination […]The refreshing result is frankly, superb-the audio equivalent of a one-fingered salute to the generic indie music that’s currently insulting the airwaves. Prepare to be wooed by a multi-tasking powerhouse of a man.’
The Playground – 5 Star feature on ‘Morning Brings A Flood’

‘This album is a happy reminder that beautiful music doesn't have to be saccharine and nauseating. It can be pure, simple and written from the heart. Expect great things from Alexander Wolfe.’
All Gigs – 5 Star feature on ‘Morning Brings A Flood’

‘There’s something reaffirming about hearing a real, true DIY record, conceived in lofts and bedrooms, which reminds you that there is some hope for the music business after all. [Morning Brings A Flood]  is an album that is certainly worth giving a listen to. If Wolfe can continue to develop and realise the immense amount of potential here, he could well become a very successful artist. Let’s hope so.’
Subba Cultcha – Album Review

‘The songwriting and performance on display throughout here are of a rare quality, making for a strong debut from the London-based songsmith’
Glasswerk – Album Review
‘…a rockin' singer-songwriter from South London named Alexander Wolfe who's got an awesome voice and a facsinating story that starts with the conquest of Montreal, swings back to an eleventh century castle in the French Alps, owned by his antecedent, the actual St. Bernard-- and takes us to... well, MySpace. His album, Morning Brings A Flood is on the U.K. indie label Redemption and it's superb-- but doesn't include the Neil Young cover. That I found on his MySpace page as a free download. If you like Nick Drake and Elliott Smith you're gonna love Alexander’
It’s Only Castles Burning – Feature on Neil Young Cover

‘Singer/Songwriter, Alexander Wolfe, is from South East London. His tempo is slow and the songs may be dark, but the music is too beautiful to be considered depressing.’
Unspunhero.com – Album Feature

‘Without any doubt, this was one of the most amazing artists I've seen in the last few months. His music as well as his lyrics create a dense sound that makes you feel melancholy and comfortable at the same time.’
Music Is Okay – Great Hopes for 2010 Feature

 

September 24th saw the premier of the wonderful short film 'Stuck Under September' at the National Portrait Gallery which was followed by an intimate live performance of songs from the album with a string quartet. The film is essentially the story of a broken love affair between the sun and the moon and stars the wonderful Emilia Fox. The video for this is available free with the album download at iTunes.

The CD is available now at all good record stores.

Read more about Alex here.

For the latest news and for a FREE DOWNLOAD check his myspace.