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Alexander Wildwood was raised on the seas, sailing the world on a yacht as a boy to a soundtrack of Neil Young and The Beach Boys. And it is by the sea that his music was born. In a home studio, the songwriter is creating a new noise inspired by his surroundings. The songs showcase Wildwood’s musical and poetic maturity, channelling the prose of literary pioneers Hemingway, Salinger and Bukowski. The lyrics – like journal entries laid bare – are delivered over genre-defying soundscapes of layered guitars and vocals. The multi-instrumentalist produces and records his own music, using studio time to experiment, innovate and reflect. This freedom allows songs to evolve, and creativity to flow naturally – and it shows. The result is an organic hybrid of indie-rock/folk with a polished pop sensibility. Wildwood’s first offering, mixed by Nic Manders and mastered by Andy Vandette (David Bowie, The Beastie Boys, Metric) in New York, is a journey through the realities and existential pains