My name is Alex Podesta. I'm about to graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Music, as well as minors in Audio Production and Entrepreneurship, but I am also a solo artist that makes music under my last name, Podesta. As a self taught songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist, I hope to pair these skills with what I've learned while getting my degree to create a flourishing career in music after graduation. I've put out one album, "Until Something Changes", which I wrote, composed, recorded, performed, produced, and engineered entirely by myself, with the exception of one cover. The album is primarily rooted in Indie Rock and Shoegaze, with a strong Singer-Songwriter foundation. There are also influences of Post-Rock, Dream Pop, Indie Folk, and even Electronic music. I've been working on a second album for some time now which will build on these influences but focus on narrative, being more accessible, and leaning into my Electronic and Indie Folk influences. My collaborative work is minimal in comparison to my solo work, but I've provided lead vocals, backing vocals, and guitar work for other musicians, as well as co-written a couple songs. I'm more than happy for my services to be utilized in any way they're needed, and I'm very excited for more musical collaboration. My rate is negotiable as I'm not (yet) a professional.

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My name is Alex Podesta. I'm about to graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Music, as well as minors in Audio Production and Entrepreneurship, but I am also a solo artist that makes music under my last name, Podesta. As a self taught songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist, I hope to pair these skills with what I've learned while getting my degree to create a flourishing career in music after graduation. I've put out one album, "Until Something Changes", which I wrote, composed, recorded, performed, produced, and engineered entirely by myself, with the exception of one cover. The album is primarily rooted in Indie Rock and Shoegaze, with a strong Singer-Songwriter foundation. There are also influences of Post-Rock, Dream Pop, Indie Folk, and even Electronic music. I've been working on a second album for some time now which will build on these influences but focus on narrative, being more accessible, and leaning into my Electronic and Indie Folk influences. My collaborative work is minimal in comparison to my solo work, but I've provided lead vocals, backing vocals, and guitar work for other musicians, as well as co-written a couple songs. I'm more than happy for my services to be utilized in any way they're needed, and I'm very excited for more musical collaboration. My rate is negotiable as I'm not (yet) a professional.

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My name is Alex Podesta. I’m about to graduate from the University of Oregon with a degree in Music, as well as minors in Audio Production and Entrepreneurship, but I am also a solo artist that makes music under my last name, Podesta. As a self taught songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist, I hope to pair these skills with what I’ve learned while getting my degree to create a flourishing career in music after graduation.

I’ve put out one album, “Until Something Changes”, which I wrote, composed, recorded, performed, produced, and engineered entirely by myself, with the exception of one cover. The album is primarily rooted in Indie Rock and Shoegaze, with a strong Singer-Songwriter foundation. There are also influences of Post-Rock, Dream Pop, Indie Folk, and even Electronic music. I’ve been working on a second album for some time now which will build on these influences but focus on narrative, being more accessible, and leaning into my Electronic and Indie Folk influences.

My collaborative work is minimal in comparison to my solo work, but I’ve provided lead vocals, backing vocals, and guitar work for other musicians, as well as co-written a couple songs. I’m more than happy for my services to be utilized in any way they’re needed, and I’m very excited for more musical collaboration.

My rate is negotiable as I’m not (yet) a professional.

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Backing Vocal
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Freelance Gig
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Lead Vocal

Language

English
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Education

Bachelor of Science in Music at University of Oregon
September 28, 2020 - June 17, 2024

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    uniE603 99-Bend Road to Heaven
    This is the final song on my first album in its entirety, and it's definitely my best work songwriting-wise. music vocal
    uniE603 Embers of the Witch - Zachary McLellan
    This is a snippet of a song I did backing vocals for. Zachary sent over the track with just his lead vocal, and I wrote and recorded the harmonies. This version is before professional mixing and mastering, and features my vocals more heavily than the final track, but the finished product can be found on streaming services. music vocal
    uniE603 Until Something Changes
    This is an album I wrote, recorded, performed, produced, and engineered all by myself while attending college. The attached file is a "sampler" of the album. This album represents my skills as of 2022, which have improved since then. I've been working on a second album that builds on these ideas and incorporates much more, but this was a good foundation for my own original music. Exception - "Blue Chicago Moon" written by Jason Molina music vocal