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2013 Resolution

Alex Sings Posted on December 31, 2012 by AlexDecember 31, 2012

Like I’ve said, I love this time of year. I love the feeling of resolutions and new beginnings. Perhaps that’s because, so far, every year of my life has been better than the last. Even the hard years, and this … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, emotional rollercoaster, learning, performing, stamina, vulnerability

Never enough hours in the day…

Alex Sings Posted on September 13, 2012 by AlexSeptember 13, 2012

Have you sent it here? Have you sent it there? Have you sent it everywhere? There are so many things to do when launching a new CD. Sending out promo copies, making sure everyone hears about the release show, updating … Continue reading →

Posted in #Blackbirds, CD Release Party, creativity, performing, recording, social networking, vulnerability

You can always live on rice and potatoes…

Alex Sings Posted on January 30, 2012 by AlexJanuary 30, 2012

…but sadly, you can’t have a kickin’ CD recorded for rice and potatoes. If you could, I would. I’d establish my own little rice paddy here on the west bank of the LaHave River, add in the spuds I grew … Continue reading →

Posted in Buy, collaboration, community, creativity, crowd-funding, crowd-sourcing

Colour My World

Alex Sings Posted on January 16, 2012 by AlexJanuary 16, 2012

A friend and I were just having a little gabble on my Facebook Page about what I’ll be wearing today when I go to tape an episode of the radio show, The Bluenose Opera House with Paul Kellogg. I know, it’s … Continue reading →

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Virtual Creative Marathon – December 30, 2011

Alex Sings Posted on December 28, 2011 by AlexDecember 28, 2011

Well, folks, with the Buy More Buddhas video project well underway, it feels like high time for another creative marathon! My songwriting output has been a little slim lately and I feel some songs bursting to escape! Feel welcome to … Continue reading →

Posted in #ruralculture, community, creativity, songwriting, stamina

Guest blog post at That’s Women’s Work

Alex Sings Posted on June 1, 2011 by AlexJune 1, 2011

That’s Women’s Work is hosting guest bloggers throughout the month June. I was delighted to kick it all off today with a post about how I’m transforming my relationship with the most difficult part of my job as an artist: … Continue reading →

Posted in community, creativity, performing, resistance, vulnerability, women, work

Music and Politics

Alex Sings Posted on April 21, 2011 by AlexApril 21, 2011

It’s Earth Day Eve, Canada is in the midst of yet another federal election campaign and I’m thinking about the role of songwriters in a democracy. Last fall, I had the good fortune to hear Canadian singer-songwriter, Jon Brooks, perform … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, community, creativity, empowerment, inspiration, protest song

I hate to gloat, but…

Alex Sings Posted on February 4, 2011 by AlexFebruary 4, 2011

It’s been a little while since I last posted. Just about two months, which is, I guess, the exact amount of time it takes to pack up 2 decades of life in Toronto and resettle out home in rural Nova … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, detox, environment, fresh air, rehab, rural vs. urban, songwriting

Greater than the sum of its parts

Alex Sings Posted on June 18, 2010 by AlexJune 18, 2010

I’m busy working out the track order for my upcoming cd, The Day the Money Run Out. I am finding it a fascinating process. We’ve recorded 14 songs, so how many possibilities does that add up to? Anyone want to … Continue reading →

Posted in chaos, creativity, new cd, order, The Day the Money Run Out

Creative Marathoning

Alex Sings Posted on June 8, 2010 by AlexJune 8, 2010

I know a lot of long distance runners, which is a pretty weird thing since I am a sprinter (in the sense of being willing to run short distances to catch a bus). I guess I got jealous of all … Continue reading →

Posted in creativity, internal editor, songwriting, stamina

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