ALEX PESTER - Better Days

1. Dear Friend
2. Big Black Second-Hand Book
3. I See You
4. You Love Me
5. So What?
6. In The Night
7. You’re My Kind
8. Restless
9. Are You Gonna Make Her Choose?
10. Bye Bye, Teddy

Better Days showcases Alex Pester’s unique and unconventional sound, a blend of folk, baroque pop, psychedelia, and experimentalism, and is set to become a defining moment in his young career.

At just twenty-two years old, Alex has already established himself as a prolific singer-songwriter hailing from Bath, England. He has released three albums to date, each displaying his immense talent as a musician and songwriter. Influenced by the Incredible String Band, the Beatles, Robert Wyatt, Animal Collective, Harry Nilsson, and The Microphones, among others.

His music has been described as dreamlike, hypnotic, and magical. Better Days is Alex Pester’s most accomplished work yet, showcasing his mature songwriting, complex arrangements, and exquisite attention to detail. The album features ten songs that range from instrumentation with vintage sounds to storytelling passages to suggestive sound experiments and acoustic caresses.

Alex’s talent shines through every song on the album, and his ability as a musician and songwriter is undeniable. Despite his young age, he has already established himself as a rising star, and Better Days is sure to continue to captivate listeners and critics alike.

Produced by Alex Pester
Recorded and mixed by Alex Pester
All songs written by Alex Pester
Mastered by Jake Oakman
All photography by Adam Daly
Artwork by Pascal Blua

©℗ Violette Records / Alex Pester 2023
All Rights Reserved
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Released 26 May 2023