Every once in a while, something unexpected will come out of nowhere and take your breath away. And with a resonating and powerful yet silky voice, striking girl-next-door looks and charisma in abundance, Alexa Goddard is without question that unexpected “something”.
Like a human jack-in-the-box, it hits you and you’re left asking: Where did THAT come from? You’d be forgiven for posing such a question. And you wouldn’t be the first. In fact, that question has been asked by the majority of the people who have ever seen or heard the 21 year-old vocalist perform. And during her time in touring the USA and Canada with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra that was a privilege claimed by over 2 million people. Now it’s time for the rest of the world to hear what Alexa has to offer. And now… she’s doing it her way.
After 3 consecutive winter tours performing with the TSO, and despite sharing stages with such rock icons as Steven Tyler, Greg Lake and Roger Daltrey, Alexa’s own style is much more urban and soulful and that is now her focus for her solo work.
Whilst writing and recording solo material for her upcoming album, Alexa’s popularity soared as she became an overnight YouTube success, racking up over 1.5 million views and 7000 subscribers in just 4 weeks: “I set up a YouTube channel because I wanted to sing some of my favourite songs and share them with people… and see what strangers thought of my voice. And people seemed to like it.” Alexa coyly says with a trademark air of humble modesty.
With famous fans such as global superstars Bruno Mars and Jason Derulo, Alexa also counts Andi Peters (former Producer of BBC’s iconic Top Of the Pops), Melvon Odoom (presenter of Kiss 100 FM’s breakfast show) and Kieron Richardson (Strictly Come Dancing and Hollyoaks) among her fans, thanks to her YouTube success, Alexa is gaining new supporters by the thousand every day.
Despite her sudden online notoriety, Alexa’s musical career has been years in the making. A seasoned performing pro despite her years, Alexa has been singing professionally for over 7 years, having first picked up a microphone at the tender age of 4 years old; “I would sing Whitney Houston on karaoke and from as long as I can remember have been mesmerized by singing. I love everything about it, the vocal, the performance. I just love music and always have.” Citing the work of the Soul greats, both past and present as her inspiration; India Arie, Donny Hathaway and Whitney herself to name a few, Alexa’s own style juxtaposes a modern soulful edge with infectious and fresh Lady Gaga and Rihanna-esque R&B melodies.
Now working with some of the world’s hottest up and coming songwriters and producers (whose collective credits include Jojo, Boyz 2 Men, Bobby Valentino and Leona Lewis), Alexa hopes to use her YouTube success as a vehicle to get her own material heard by the masses: “Now that people have heard my cover songs, I’m getting so many supporters asking when my own album will be available. I can’t wait to give my supporters a real piece of me through my own music. And maybe soon, I’ll have people uploading videos of them covering my songs!”
“I’m working with some great people to create the sound that I want,” Alexa enforces, “and I want my album to reflect me as a person.” If that indeed rings true, we can expect a collection of powerful contagious tunes conveying attitude, honesty and passion.
Some people are just born stars and there is no doubt to anybody who has heard or met her, that Alexa is one of those rare few people. So world… look out. You’ve not even seen the beginning yet.
I heard that you're settled down,
That you found a girl and you're married now,
I heard that your dreams came true,
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you,
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah,
You know how the time flies,
Only yesterday was the time of our lives,
We were born and raised in a summer haze,
Bound by the surprise of our glory days,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nothing compares,
No worries or cares,
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made,
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead.
