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LOVERBOY MAGAZINE - ‘‘I’ve always wanted to refer to myself in the third person.’
Across his first full-length release, George sings stories of seductive summer nights, jealous ex-lovers and his own past mistakes. Opening with the lyrics, ‘I love me’, the twelve tracks read like entries straight out of George’s diary. Loverboy may be biased but we’re kind of obsessed. Let’s talk about the mornings we have woken up singing, ‘You’re talking of love but you’re lying instead. You’re still lying in his bed!’ or the times we’ve screamed, ‘All I wanted was the chance to be bad’ on the treadmill. George worked with producer Ian Romer on the album, the pair conjure up moments of 80s Post-Punk, Rock, Punk and why yes, that is a side-serving of Ska.
MAGNET MAGAZINE - ‘EXCLUSIVE KING IN TOWN’
Producer Ian Romer walked into George Alley’s Philadelphia apartment one day and found him sitting at his baby grand piano. “I asked him to quickly record what I was playing and singing before I forgot it,” says Alley. “The lyrics weren’t fully finished, but I knew if we didn’t capture it right then, it would be hard to get back to that moment.”
CHORUS.FM - INTERVIEW GEORGE ALLEY
Recently I was able to connect with talented pop artist, George Alley, to discuss their latest single and video for “Letgo.” This Philly-based artist collaborated with producers Ian Romer and Frank Musarra on their debut self-titled LP that is out now. In this interview, I asked George about the artistic direction of the single and its inspiration, what went into the video treatment, as well as what George Alley hopes their fans will take away from this track. George Alley is available for purchase here.
BACKSEAT MAFIA - ‘Premiere: George Alley readies self-titled debut album with new version of ‘Just Leave Me Dreaming’
One thing you may not know about this song is that it’s already been kicking around for 7 years – George Alley‘s been, and continues to be, in this for the long haul. The Philadelphia multi-disciplinary artist (composer, performer, choreographer, even outside music as a podcaster) has been touting a DIY eithos since he got going, and released the first version of this song back in 2017.
GALORE MAG - ‘George Alley Shares “Fake Sick” Single + Video’
Today, George Alley shares their newest single, “Fake Sick”. Alley will be releasing his self-titled debut album, *George Alley*, on September 27th. George Alley is a Philadelphia- based multimedia artist whose music has been the center of his work as a composer, performer, professor, journalist, podcaster, choreographer, and curator.
George Alley’s self-titled debut album news follows his announcement of a screening of the concert footage of his band on June 27th at 6:30 pm as the official LGBTQIA+ artist for Groundfloor Studios for Pride Month.
ZO MAGAZINE - ‘GEORGE ALLEY FULFILLS THE WISHLIST OF MANY’
Middle school is where our personalities really start to take shape, and for George Alley – it was all about the music. From singing the pop delights of the ‘80s to uncovering his punk side, music has been the driving force that’s led to his 2024 self-titled debut. We talked not only about his musical start and ‘George Alley’ but also about what’s better for songwriting; good or bad relationships. Find out what George had to say about that and then some in this back-and- forth exchange!
TWISTED MALE MAG - ‘George Alley – ‘Choice To Be Bad’ and ‘Summer Trophies,’ + Exclusive Interview’
Thank you very much for your time! Before we introduce your new release to our readers – what kind of drink would you recommend to sip on while they listen to your new music?
KINDLINE MAGAZINE - George Alley Offers a Pulse-Driven Exploration of Hidden Truths in ‘XRAY’
Philadelphia-based multi-media artist George Alley is taking listeners beneath the surface with his latest single, “XRAY,” released October 9, 2024. Known for his experimental approach, Alley brings his experience as a composer, performer, and professor to this immersive track, capturing the essence of transparency in human connection. As part of his debut album, George Alley, “XRAY” is both a musical and philosophical exploration, challenging listeners to peer through the layers of relationships and uncover what’s truly there.
STARRYMAG - ‘George Alley Shares “Letgo” Single + Video’
‘’Letgo’ was a song I had written and forgotten about. Ian was instrumental on us recording it as he took it out of the Dropbox and started playing an acoustic guitar along with my synth tracks and vocal melody. Suddenly it felt like a sunset at a festival type song. I found the 1990’s Casio I’m playing in the trash. With the effect pedals we plugged it into, it sounds like a UFO. Letgo is about my absolute fear of change in love, career whatever; When you feel like you don’t make good decisions sometimes you just don’t make any at all.”
NENESBUTLER PRESENTS - The Story Behind George Alley’s Cover of “Doctor! Doctor!” and His Upcoming Self-Titled Album
GEORGE ALLEY is a musical maestro, a master of melodies, a professor of punk and a podcaster of comedy. He has lent his musical genius to various media projects, from film to television to other artists. He has also dazzled audiences with his own singles, such as “Summer Trophies”, “Smoke”, and “Just Leave Me Dreaming”, at festivals nationwide and at the Collage Festival in Philadelphia.
As a professor, he imparts his wisdom and enthusiasm on punk and creativity, inspiring his students to unleash their potential. He is also a co-host of several podcasts, such as Queerona and the hilarious comedy podcast “I’m Going to Kill You!”. Moreover, he is the creative director of Alley Ink Dance, a dance company that exhibits his artistic flair and choreographic skills. George Alley is a dynamic and inventive artist who constantly seeks new modes of expression and creation.
EARMILK - ‘GEORGE ALLEY SHARES EXPANSIVE POST-PUNK OFFERING WISHLIST’
Philadelphia-based multimedia artist George Alley shares hypnotic offering “Wishlist,” the second single off their upcoming self-titled debut album. Foreboding and soothing all at once, the track brims with the expansive post-punk pop signature that forms the core of his new project.
Led by haunting vocal lines layered over bold beats and smooth melodies, the track is accompanied by minimal but impact visuals. Powerful yet meditative, Alley pulls us into an immersive sonic world that stretches out with a sense of grandeur.
FAME MAGAZINE-George Alley Discusses His New Singles ‘Choice to Be Bad’ and ‘Summer TrophieS’
Alley floods the airwaves with a bold new album steeped in post-punk pop’s hard-driving energy. His backstory is unlike anyone else’s: a seasoned journalist and educator, this time capsule of an artist once tried out for a spot among Mickey Mouse’s crew. The unpredictable blend of styles and influences simply explodes in this phenomenal new collection. From childhood on, his love for music has only intensified, propelling him to pour his heart and soul into this, his magnum opus.
ROCK AND ROLL GLOBE- ‘George Alley Shares Videos for Two New Singles’
George Alley of Philadelphia, PA, is a multidisciplinary artist who has served creativity as a composer, performer, professor, journalist, podcaster, choreographer and curator.
But tying all of his aptitudes together is a deep and profound love for music, an affinity that’s on full display as Alley offers a double shot of singles from his forthcoming eponymous debut LP, due out on Sept. 27.
CHORUS.FM JUST LEAVE ME DREAMING VIDEO PREMIERE
Today is a great day to share the new video from Philly-based artist, George Alley, called “Just Leave Me Dreaming.” George Alley has made big waves in the Philly music scene as a composer, performer, choreographer, podcaster and more. He emphasizes his “DIY ethos” and his music takes inspiration from greats like Morrissey, The Cure, Suede, and Muse. If you’re enjoying the video, you can pre-save the single that comes out tomorrow here.
INstinct Magazine -Exciting New Music from 7 New and Established LGBTQ+ Musicians
George Alley: “Letgo”
His music is entertaining, and his videos use so many avenues to tell stories. His newest video captures the essence of ’80s synthpop, and the music to this song I would say was early ’60s radio pop, with Barry Manilow-style vocals. Campy sci-fi flicks are the fare for this video. His album is now out BTW.
Instinct Magazine- ‘‘Summer Trophies’ on a ‘Wishlist’ and culture with George Alley
If there was an all-encompassing guy who could capture the zeitgeist, the camp, the sound, of a specific time in music history, put it into his music, and also teach about it, you have George Alley. He is a favorite at the UK Pop Culture magazine Loverboy and he teaches Punk and Ethos at Gratz College in Philadelphia.
WildFire Music - ‘George Alley’s “Summer Trophies” Is An End Of Summer Song’
George Alley is a Philadelphia-based multimedia artist who works as a composer, performer, professor, and more. Alley previously announced the news of a self-titled debut album. A planned string of live shows and DJ sets will follow in September. The single “Summer Trophies” is out now, alongside a video. Upon announcing the album, he explained: I was born being obsessed with all kinds of music from the Punk songs I write about as a journalist and professor, to the pop songs I grew up listening to while auditioning for the New Mickey Mouse Club, to the dance music I have been hearing in clubs from New York to Berlin. This is the album I’ve always wanted to make.
Wildfire Music - ‘George Alley’s “XRay” Finds The Unseen Layers In Our Connections’
Philadelphia-based multi-media artist George Alley has shared the single “XRay” along with a video.It follows his newly released debut LP George Alley. The song examines the subtleties of relationships and our quest for clarity.
Alley says about the new track: ‘XRAY’ is a deep dive into the unseen layers of our connections. It’s about the clarity we seek in relationships—the ability to see through facades and get to the heart of what truly matters.
NenesButler- ‘Dive into the Heart of Human Connections with George Alley's Captivating Track 'XRAY'!’
This Thursday, we will embark on a deep exploration of the hidden layers of human relationships. George Alley, with his newly released album ‘George Alley,’ leads the programme, featuring the song ‘XRAY’.‘XRAY’ epitomises the quest for clarity and true intimacy in our relationships, looking beyond facades to uncover what truly matters. The song captures the poignant moment when you realise that someone sees you in your entirety, recognising the unseen truths beneath the surface.This musical journey that George Alley takes us on is reminiscent of the glory days of Erasure, known not only for their outstanding synth-pop songs but also for embodying the emotions behind them, particularly through Andy Bell. George masterfully unveils these emotions, exposing the hidden, cutting through the everyday noise to find and musically process the essential.
NenesButler - ‘Fake Sick!’ by George Alley’
George Alley wears many hats: from being a professor to serving as a curator, he’s involved in everything related to art. A prolific music contributor for UK’s Loverboy Magazine, where he interviews notable musicians, he is also a podcaster for the top-ten iTunes comedy show “I’m Going to Kill You!” and the pandemic-themed cast “Queerona.” And, most importantly (for us), he’s a composer and performer.We’ve introduced this versatile artist from Philadelphia before, and we remember tracks like ‘Doctor Doctor’ and ‘Just Leave Me Dreaming.’ Now, he’s making a comeback. The mood is much brighter and more colorful. Musically, he blends great indie pop/rock sounds with psychedelic punk, resulting in George Alley’s "Prince Charming Pop-Punk". It’s like a soft mix of Bon Jovi meets Katrina and the Waves. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s thought that ‘to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance,’ George Alley infuses his music with guitar riffs that capture the energy and rebellious spirit of self-love. Authentically executed, the DIY ethos captures the intoxication of the present, embracing the spontaneity of the moment. This spirit is vividly portrayed in ‘Fake Sick!,’ the latest single by George Alley.
Vents Magazine - George Alley Shares New Single “Fake Sick”
Talking about his music, George Alley says “Oscar Wilde said, “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” I also always wanted to write a song with a “plagal cadence” which doesn’t rely on the normal chord progressions in a key. One of the most famous examples of this is “Hey Joe” by Jimi Hendrix.”.
Vents Magazine - George Alley Shares Two New Singles + Videos “Summer Trophies” + “Choice To Be Bad”
Talking about “Summer Trophies“, George Alley says, “Summer Trophies was one of the first two songs I released ten years ago. When it was first released, it paid for my trip to California and my Lumix camera I still use. I wanted an end of summer song. My own “Boys of Summer” and used that end of summer nostalgia metaphor for life in a larger lens. I had performed this song live a few times with violinist Russel Kotcher and Cellist Eric Coyne. It inspired this new version which was one of the first things Ian Romer and I recorded. We started from scratch changing the tempo and Ian recorded an amazing acoustic guitar solo.”
Vents Magazine -George Alley shares his latest single “XRAY”.
Today, George Alley shares his latest single “XRAY”. This single follows his newly released debut LP George Alley.
George Alley on the track, “‘XRAY’ is a deep dive into the unseen layers of our connections. It’s about the clarity we seek in relationships—the ability to see through facades and get to the heart of what truly matters. The song captures that moment when you realize someone sees you for who you really are, like an X-ray revealing the hidden truths beneath the surface. Growing up, I was fascinated by cartoons that used gamma rays, X-rays, and other futuristic technologies to uncover the truth or to stun a victim. That sense of revealing what’s hidden, of cutting through the noise to find the core, is exactly what I wanted to bring into this track. When I was thinking of those cartoons I also thought of pop artists like Warhol and Lichtenstein and so director Adam Peditto tried to harness that with the video.”
v13.net - ‘George Alley Announces Debut LP ‘George Alley’; Shares “Wishlist” Single + Video’
’George Alley’s self-titled debut album news follows his screening of the concert footage of his band on June 27th as the official LGBTQIA+ artist for Groundfloor Studios for Pride Month. A planned string of live shows and DJ sets will follow in September. Now, George shares his single and video for “Wishlist.”
DIGITAL JOURNAL - George Alley talks about his new single and video for ‘XRAY’
Singer-songwriter George Alley chatted about his new single and music video for “XRAY.”
How did the “XRAY” single come about?
“XRAY” is a special song for me. Not only is it the newest song on the album—it was mastered just a few weeks before the vinyl was pressed.
Lyrically, it was born from a wild night I had in a pool after leaving a gay club in Cleveland, just before leaving for college. It recalls a specific person I met during a scavenger hunt game.