Alex Warren: WILDCHILD, Grief and Fatherhood

This week on Off the Record, Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki talks with Alex Warren, calling in from his tour in Australia, about his new album WILDCHILD. Alex discusses his journey from homelessness and a viral internet moment to chart-topping success, and explains why he built this record as, in his words, "a tutorial on how to feel" —each track built around a different stage, from grief to falling in love. In this episode, you will hear the stories behind the album cuts, including "Cry Wolf," written the day he set boundaries with toxic people in his life, and "Same Stars," inspired by the aching feeling of loss. Warren also dives into the meaning behind the album's title, a nickname from his late father, and the closing track, which features his dad's voice alongside a guitar solo from John Mayer. Off the Record explores Alex's songwriting process, his collaborators, and his hopes for fatherhood—all grounded in his core mission: "I write music that helps people get through the loss of their parents, a breakup, and falling in love." Tune in for a down-to-earth conversation about turning pain into music. Let’s go Off the Record with Alex Warren.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices