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In 2016, when he was 18 years old, Alex O’Connor (knows as Rex Orange County) received a message on Soundcloud from a fan. That fan happened to be Tyler, the Creator. The Surrey based musician was flown out to LA to help with two of Tyler’s album tracks. Since then the young man has been steadily growing in popularity and becoming known as the next big thing.

O’conner admits himself that his lyrics don’t have hidden messages. His simple but meaningful words resonate with fans. We hear him grinding his jaw with stress, offering to love someone way after their relationship is over and trying to cheer up his girlfriend after she’s had a bad day. His second album, ‘Apricot Princess’, was released last year and celebrates his loved up relationship.

His blend of singer-songwriter style, R&B and rich pop surely means that a big record deal can’t be far off. He has said in past interviews that the deal has to be the right one and it takes a lot for him ti let people in. Check out this wonderful young and unsigned artist below.

We will also add his newest track ‘Loving Is Easy’ into our jukebox playlist which you can find in the side of the website.

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