Multi-talented singer-songwriter, Alex Warren has arrived with his eagerly awaited Atlantic Records debut single, “Headlights” today. The magnetic, deeply moving track is accompanied by an official music video, based on Alex’s true life story. Watch it now below.
“‘Headlights’ is about anxiety, feeling like an audience member watching your own life, and all the things you can’t control,” Alex shares with Rolling Stone. “This song means a lot to me because it perfectly describes how I’m currently feeling, as opposed to my previous tracks, which were more focused on events from my past. The song is inspired by a troubling time when I was 17 and felt I couldn’t do anything to get out of the hole of my anxiety, but also how I can still feel that way today. Experiencing that same anxiety despite my different circumstances is mesmerizing in a way. Releasing art that relates to people who share that struggle with anxiety and mental health issues, a struggle that can feel lonely and confusing, feels really powerful and beautiful to me.”
Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Alex recently announced his signing with Atlantic Records via an exclusive Billboard announcement. Shortly after the announcement, Warren shared the first episode of his self-produced docuseries, “I Hope You’re Proud.” The 9-minute episode follows Alex on his journey into music and how he attributes his success to his late father who passed away when he was 9 years old. From being homeless and sleeping in his friends’ cars with nothing but a camera and a laptop to landing a record deal, Alex’s evolution is anything but ordinary, and his late father has always been a driving presence in his life.
Last year, he released his first single, “One More I Love You,” which channeled his traumatic childhood experiences into a heart-wrenching musical debut that has earned 31M streams to date. Since then, Alex has released two more singles, “Screaming Underwater” and “Remember Me Happy”.
Warren kept the momentum going in 2022, starting his own compelling podcast, Locked In with Alex Warren. Now he’s hard at work creating new music to not only uplift himself but inspire others as well.