Alex Clare

Alex Clare is a British singer and songwriter, born in Southwark, London, who broke through internationally with his 2011 debut album The Lateness of the Hour. The record blended soulful, blue-eyed vocals with electronic and dubstep-influenced production, a combination that felt distinctive in the UK pop landscape of the time. Its lead single «Too Close» became a global hit after being featured prominently in an advertising campaign, propelling it into the UK and US top ten and earning a Brit Award nomination.

Clare's voice, often compared to classic soul and rock singers, sits at the center of his sound, layered over moody electronic textures rather than conventional guitar-band arrangements. Songs such as «Treading Water», «Damn Your Eyes» and «Hummingbird» showcase this blend of emotional, raspy vocals with atmospheric production, while later work like Three Hearts and Tail of Lions saw him exploring a broader, more organic sound.

Beyond music, Clare is known for practicing Orthodox Judaism, a commitment that has shaped his career choices, including scheduling around religious observance. Despite an early setback when he was dropped by his first label following disappointing album sales, his career found new momentum thanks to the renewed popularity of «Too Close», cementing him as an artist known for one distinctive crossover hit as well as a body of soulful, electronically-tinged songwriting.