Alex Whiler's debut single, "Into the Fire", tells the story of defeat turned fuel. In 2016 she and her husband left their home in San Francisco to hike from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Crest Trail. 280 miles in, her body and spirit were torn to shreds. She was crushed having to give up on their goal, be away from her husband, and throw together a plan to get through the next few months on her own. She was determined to go back to the trail and end on her own terms, conquering the anxiety and hopelessness that defeated her before.
"Into the Fire" is her response to the trail, combining soaring Telecaster tones with agile rhythms, a meaningful shift from minor to major, and powerful vocal versatility to evoke determination and the sense of joy through hardship for listeners.

Into the Fire

“Wash” is the second single off of Alex Whiler’s upcoming EP release. It chronicles the murky waters of losing and then leaving her Christian faith. The cyclical piano sequence, aligned with timely bass drops and synth sounds, guides the listener through the nonlinear flow of emotions, leaving the feeling of being lost in water, unsure of which way is up.

Wash

Alex Whiler takes a deep dive into the intense emotions of resentment, broken trust, and deep love, exploring what it sounds like when they are all present at the same time. An honest piano ballad with powerful vocals takes form, leaving the paradoxes wide open for time to sort through.

Mortar & Pestle

"Majesty in her look, but gloominess of soul." Inspired by the heartbreaking story of Queen Anne's life, Alex Whiler explores the dichotomy of feeling both like worthy royalty and a disposable weed. There is a particular grief that comes with feeling the need to prove yourself without the agency or belief in self to do so. You will hear the doubts and questions build through intense percussion, vocal swells, and strings to a heavy, beautifully chaotic last chorus. Look out for the flip at the end where self pity and determination intersect leaving you with a feeling up rising up against what's keeping you down.

Queen Anne's Lace

They set out to hike from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Crest Trail. 280 miles into Washington, her blistered feet and broken spirit demanded it was time to go home. She was crushed.
As her husband continued down the West Coast, she drove to meet him along the way. "Golden Hour" was born after their first visit filled with tender moments, Portland sunsets, and angst knowing it would have to end soon. This is the first of 6 songs on her EP "Look Me in the Eye" releasing on November 25th.

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