"Out Here in the Middle" employs the warm nostalgia of Motown in detailing the challenges of holding onto love in the middle of modern suburbia.

Out Here In The Middle

Pomona California indie rock band, Insecure Alex, goes for the gold with their first release of 2019 and ends up with “Silver.” Lead vocalist, Mark Vasquez, goes all in and expresses his discontent with playing the supporting role in a one-sided relationship. “Silver” tells the story of a lovestruck person, stuck in the inescapable web of the friend zone. Syncopated rhythms, vibrant horns, and call-and-response vocals, help paint a picture of both longing and despair in this tension-filled record.

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Insecure Alex is a band on a tight rope, navigating a thin line between the past and present. The 5 person crew, originally from the Pomona area, is blends a contemporary rock and pop sensibility that is inspired by the nostalgic charisma of the Motown Era. The band employs an edge and daring heart that can only come from the boredom and restlessness of the Southern California suburbs - an inspiration point for them, as well as a place where their fan base is rising. The band began their career performing at local bars and clubs in the greater Los Angeles area while developing their sound and writing music. In their first year, the debut of their self-produced EP, Changes, led to opportunities to share the stage with a diverse collection of notable musical icons including 311, Matisyahu, The English Beat, and Ozomatli among others. The raw and penetrating vocals of front man Mark Vasquez are perfectly juxtaposed with the polished blue-eyed soul of a quintet with Brett Woods on keys, guitarist Alex Endonino, bassist Casey Guldberg, and drummer Francis Galluppi. In true indie fashion, the group’s do-it-yourself mentality is regularly on display in both their music production and their engaging approach to marketing. With a big sound and the heart to match, Insecure Alex aims to harmonize the soul of music’s past with the shine of its present.

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Insecure Alex

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