London based Finnish artist Timi Alexander has a new self-titled album available. His songs have an ambient, avant garde indie quality to them. His 90’s alternative influences are evident with the tone and pacing of the music, along with the melancholy mood and poignant aesthetic of the video for the lead track, “The Ballad of a Keg Heart.” Visually, the video would not seem out of place in 1994-1995 (he is even rocking a flannel shirt for part of it.)

This album is a particularly creative effort, with some very well chosen synths strategically utilized for the musical backing (in addition to piano and other instruments.) Timi is actually decent singer, much better than one typically expects in the indie alternative genre (which is not known for caring about great vocals.) The songs would still be enjoyable even if he was just half as good. London is a pretty difficult place to succeed in music, but this is an artist who at least deserves some more recognition. It is kind of a shame, because this artist is more interesting and talented that those you’d typically hear on the radio.

Album on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4ys9BjTqYEcplBhKgjH3rA

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/timialexandermusic
https://www.instagram.com/timialexander/

https://soundcloud.com/timialexander/the-ballad-of-a-keg-heart