February 10th, 2024 - Alex Bergan Artist Interview

Some mornings, I wake up bursting with inspiration—ideas flying all over the place. Other days? Nothing. Just a blank slate. Over time, I’ve realized that one of the best ways to spark creativity is by connecting with inspiring people. And if you dig, you can find them on Instagram.

This morning, during my usual scroll, I stumbled across a song by Alex Bergan—ironically, a song about songwriting. Right away, I knew I’d vibe with him. His voice wasn’t trying to mimic anyone else; it was raw, honest, and completely his own. That’s rare.

One lyric, in particular, hit me hard:

"A thought’s a passing train, goodbye farewell,
A good idea’s only good if it leaves your head,
So stop thinking about it, do the work instead,
Give it all you can, don’t let yourself down,
You might be surprised this time around."

I feel the same about songwriting. Ideas come and go like passing trains—you either hop on, or you miss your chance. Overthinking, seeking too many opinions, or letting too many suits get involved? That’s how songs lose their soul. By the time they finally get released, they’re often unrecognizable from what they were meant to be.

Alex doesn’t play that game. He writes and records what he feels. He talked about how music gives people a chance to share the weight of life’s baggage. For a few minutes, a song lets us all carry it together. That stuck with me. It’s comforting to know there are artists out there who see music the same way I do.

If you’ve got a moment, check out Alex Bergan’s new album, Undercover.