Bent flying solo for his Vanilla Blue recording
Singer-songwriter Alex Bent has been active in local music circles for the past decade, mainly with Alex Bent + the Emptiness. But, he says, “I’ve recently gotten a lot of traction with this solo project of mine.” So much so that he’s releasing Vanilla Blue, his first commercial recording as a solo artist. Here’s Alex’s fact sheet.
Release date: Friday, May 18. Producer: Alex Bent, Matthew Facca.
Studio: Facca Audio, SaskatoonWho played on it: Alex Bent, Matthew Facca, Riley Deacon, Jack Larsen, Connor Barkhouse. Sounds like: Brockhampton, Post Malone, The Weeknd.
Lead single: Vanilla Blue — a smooth, R & B inspired track perfect for the coming summer months.
Deep cut: 52 — a guitar-driven ballad oozing with nostalgia.
Fun fact: This record is two years in the making and features contributions from Brockhampton affiliates Jack Larsen and Connor Barkhouse.
Upcoming show: Friday, May 18 at Louis’ Pub with WEARELABRATS and Stone The Witch. $10 in advance. $15 at the door. Show starts at 9 p.m.