Alexander Di Leo Interview

As the new year kicks off we are bringing you more and more awesome stuff this year, including more written and some video interviews as well.

Our first interview of the year is a written interview with very talented Alternative/Acoustic artist from USA

MTN: For our readers who have never heard your music, explain your sound in 5 words:

Alexander: Alternative/indie feel good music

MTN: What made you get into music in the first place?

Alexander: When I was 10 years old my grandma randomly gave me an acoustic guitar. I had no idea what to do with it but to start taking some lessons and messing around.

MTN: If you could perform at any venue or festival in the world, where would this be?

Alexander: If I could perform anywhere in the world it'd be at the Glastonbury festival.

MTN: What is your favourite Movie?

Alexander: My favorite movie as of 2016 would have to The Revenant with Leonardo Dicaprio, who is also one of my favorite actors.

MTN: Who are your main influences?

Alexander: My main influences would include bands such as ColdPlay, U2, Arcade Fire, Vance Joy, the killers

MTN: Do you have any other talents other than being a singer/songwriter? (We won’t believe you if we don’t get video or photo footage!)

Alexander: Yes I can ski pretty well.

See the video of Alexander Skiing pretty damn well on Vimeo here https://vimeo.com/151787033

MTN: Have you any plans to come “Over the pond” to the UK anytime in the not so distant future?

Alexander: Yes I do have plans on getting over to the UK within the next year or sooner.

MTN: As an artists what does your image/fashion mean to you? Are you one to concentrate more on the music or blend the two together?

Alexander: I like to know what's current in fashion because I believe that fashion and music go hand in hand. In a way it says a lot about who you are. But the music definitely comes first.

MTN: What is your favourite food?

Alexander: My favorite food is definitely wings. Wings of any flavor but especially a decent kick with buffalo sauce. Can't get enough.

MTN: Where is the best holiday destination you have been or would like to go?

Alexander: One of my favorite holiday destinations especially over Christmas time is Colorado. I love the snow and the peacefulness of the mountains.

MTN: If you could collaborate with any artist/producer in the music industry who would this be and why?

Alexander: If I could work with any artist or producer it would be Chris Martin from ColdPlay. I love his melodies, the way he writes, and the way his production is so simple yet amazing.

MTN: If you could learn any other instrument what would you choose and why?

Alexander: I would love to learn the Accordion. It has such an elegant, open city sound. But it can also be used in such a creative way to put an alternative twist to it.

MTN: Do you have any Celebrity crushes?

Alexander: Every time Jennifer Anniston is on tv or is mentioned my friends and sisters joke with about how she's my crush but I don't

MTN: What do you normally start with when writing a new song? (E.g. the music or the lyrics?)

Alexander: When writing a song I normally always start with some chords and a vocal melody. The lyrics will come usually after I establish a melody.

MTN: What is your favourite song of all time?

Alexander: Ooo my favorite song of all time..I don't have one. It's impossible to have a favorite song. There's too many amazing songs out there to pick one. My favorite song is probably the next melody I create lol. Your favorite thing is always the newest.

MTN: What is the most embarrassing song you have on your music library?

Alexander: Probably Shake it Off by Taylor Swift. I love the melodies but there's no way I'll be listening to that by myself in the car.

MTN: Who would you most like to open for or have supporting you on a headline tour?

Alexander: I would love to open for Vance Joy.

MTN: What are the five things you can’t live without?

Alexander: I couldn't live without my very supporting family and girlfriend, music that gives me goosebumps, the ability to travel often, and the ability to come up with melodies to write songs.

MTN: What is your motto or advice you live by?

Alexander: My advice and motto I live by is to enjoy every moment in life because when you finish blinking it'll be over. Try new things.

MTN: What is your main inspiration when writing your songs?

Alexander: I guess my main inspiration when writing comes from being in love and wanting to always be happy.

MTN: Are we to expect a new album or EP coming soon at all?

Alexander: Yes, you can definitely expect and EP or single release within the next month.

I've been in the studio recording lots of material and I'm very excited to share.