INDIE-ROCK STALWART ALEX G JUMPS TO RCA

Purists be warned: Indie-rock mainstay Alex G has jumped to the majors, inking with RCA after releasing his past four albums on Domino.

The 30-year-old musician, whose full name is Alexander Giannascoli, has been a fixture on the DIY scene since he began self-issuing his music on Bandcamp in 2010. He signed with Domino in 2015 and cracked the Alternative top 20 with his most recent full-length for the label, 2022's God Save the Animals. Collaborations with Frank Ocean, Japanese Breakfast and Lil Yachty haven't hurt either.

Amid offers from other majors and indies alike, Alex G's RCA signing was driven by the enthusiasm of SVP of A&R Dan Chertoff and COO John Fleckenstein, who are enjoying a hot streak with young breakouts such as Tate McRae, Lizzy McAlpine and Tyler Childers.

We're told Nipper will be given a locally sourced organic treat in commemoration of this indie triumph.

Alex G is managed by Tyler Richman at weekday mgmt, and booked in North and South America by Wasserman Music's Greg Horbal. Primary Talent International's Matt Pickering-Copley is overseeing bookings for the rest of the world.

Look for the artist onstage at Governors Ball in New York in June and four West Coast stadium shows opening for RCA labelmates Foo Fighters in August. Also, look for us as we try to talk our way into the VIP section with last year's wristband.