Alex G
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| Also known as | (Sandy) Alex G (2017–2020) |
| Born | Alexander Giannascoli February 3, 1993 Havertown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Partner | Molly Germer (2017–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | sandyalexg |
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Alexander Giannascoli (born February 3, 1993), better known by his stage names Alex G or, formerly, (Sandy) Alex G, is an American musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. During live performances, Alex G is joined by his longtime backing band, which features Sam Acchione (guitar), John Heywood (bass) and Tom Kelly (drums). He is regarded as one of the greatest indie musicians to come out of the 2010’s.
Giannascoli started his career playing in local bands before he decided to pursue a solo music career. At 17, he began to release his own music and released his first album under the name Alex G in 2010. His first solo work self-released on Bandcamp before his label debut, DSU (2014), released on Orchid Tapes. He later signed with Lucky Number. In 2015, he signed with Domino Recording Company and released the studio albums: Beach Music (2015), Rocket (2017), House of Sugar (2019) and God Save the Animals (2022). In 2024, he signed with RCA Records, and released Headlights (2025).
Giannascoli scored Jane Schoenbrun's films We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021), I Saw the TV Glow (2024), and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026).