Alexander Giannascoli, known as Alex G (formerly (Sandy) Alex G), was born on February 3, 1993, in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He began releasing music as a teenager, starting with DIY self-releases on Bandcamp around 2010, including albums like Race (2011), Rules (2012), and Trick (2012). His label debut DSU (2014) on Orchid Tapes gained critical attention, leading to a signing with Domino Recording Company in 2015. Alex G's style blends indie rock with lo-fi production, featuring intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics. Notable releases include Beach Music (2015), Rocket (2017), House of Sugar (2019), God Save the Animals (2022), and Headlights (2025). He has also scored films such as We're All Going to the World's Fair (2022) and I Saw the TV Glow (2024). Live, Alex G performs with a consistent backing band of Sam Acchione on guitar, John Heywood on bass, and Tom Kelly on drums, delivering his catalog in Philadelphia-based shows and beyond.