Alex Winters is a Texas-based singer-songwriter whose dark alt-rock sound conjures equal parts spell and storm. Her raw, confessional lyrics are like a lightning bolt that strikes the border between vulnerability and power - a reminder that there is beauty in breaking and strength in survival. "I’ve been through some absurd shit and have come out on the other side stronger and tougher.”
Born in Seattle, the cradle of grunge, Alex grew up navigating the chaos of a fractured home and the shadows cast by a stepmother’s abuse. She found refuge in poetry and guitar at twelve, weaving words and melodies into the first sparks of the songwriter she would become. By 15, she left home to carve her own path.
Now rooted in Austin, Alex has become a torchbearer for resilience in the local scene. She founded a songwriter’s group for emerging artists, won Luna Guitar’s Shining Star Contest in 2012, and in 2019 her song “Silent Storm” earned both a win in the Corpus Christi Songwriters Contest and Melody of the Year. Beyond her own work, she has produced for fellow artists, including Dan Guevara’s 2024 release Lazy Days.
Alex’s sound is a spellbook of influences: Paramore’s fire, Sheryl Crow’s grit, and the haunting powers of Ann Wilson and Amy Lee. Her songs are equal parts confessional diary and rock incantation, infused with the themes of resilience and self-determination in her Grace Potter-esque lyrics.
In 2026, Alex Winters is set to release a string of singles with London-based label The Animal Farm. Produced as an online collaboration with Alex working in her studio in Austin and producer Mat Leppanen in London, the tracks showcase an emerging artist confident in her ability to tell real life stories that resonate across generations.
Doug and Matt talk to electric singer/songwriter Alex Winters by phone about SXSW, the local music scene in Georgetown, building a touring band, time and energy management, and how she navigated the tricky transition from part-time to full-time musician. All kinds of good stuff in here!
Feature on the Vanguard Audio Labs site: Alex Winters Performs “Black Roses” at Noiz Faktory Recording Studios – Vanguard Audio Labs
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"Silent Storm" won "Melody of the Year" from the Corpus Christi Songwriters group!
Indie 5-0: 5 Questions With Alex Winters
Patch.com: Alex Winters Takes the Stage in Austin Tonight, `12/27!
Stitched Sound: Alex Winters premieres new track “Hearts On Fire”
Stage Right Secrets: PREMIERE: Alex Winters’ “Hearts on Fire”
Broken 8 Records: Video Premiere: Alex Winters – ‘Hearts on Fire’
Corpus Christi Songwriters Fall 2019 Songwriting Contest Winners: 1st Place: Alex Winters - "Silent Storm"
Llano Chamber of Commerce: Texas Songwriters In The Round with Alex Winters
Loud Women: Silent Storm Track of the Day
The Hippy Cowboy: Alex Winters interview with The Hippy Cowboy
Williamson County Sun: Tune In, Turn on and Drop By
Williamson County Sun: Georgetown Loves Live Music
Luna Guitars: Shining Star Award
Texas Wine Lover: Fall Creek Vineyards at Driftwood presents Singer/Songwriter Showcase
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Enter The Venture: Alex Winters – Solo Artist Interview
Solveig Whittle: How Three Women Got Together To Book Their Own SXSW Gig
The Josie Show: E268: Alex Winters, Mandy Marie Luke, Amanda Jo, Jimmy Ray Seibers
The Dutch Guy: Wednesday Q&A
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