Alec André is the solo project of Mexican-American singer/songwriter and artist Alec André Ruvalcaba. Hailing from the vibrant border town of Nogales, Arizona, André embodies the unique fusion of Latin and American cultures. Alec André is an artist who blends diverse musical influences into a project that reflects the crossover between two traditions.
As a bilingual project, André embraces English and Spanish as vehicles for storytelling. His lyrics explore themes of identity, love, and the human experiences that transcend cultural backgrounds. His ability to switch between languages serves as a representation of his bicultural upbringing. He hopes his music will break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and inspire listeners to embrace their cultural heritage while fostering a sense of unity.
André’s latest outing is a whimsical marriage of folksy guitars and soulful vocals as the artist navigates the ups and downs of nostalgia on “Holy Dream.” The new song is the third single and title track from the artist’s upcoming debut EP, which is set to be released later this year. André has established himself as a pure poet early in his career, and “Holy Dream” is the perfect example of his refreshing perspective. The moving lyrics are centered around a reflective mind state and are delivered over a cloud of soothing harmonicas and complex guitar work. “Holy Dream” feels like a gentle lullaby with dark undertones as André masterfully juxtaposes the downtrodden lyrics with spurts of modern folk, showcasing his uniquely personal twist on the genre. With a debut EP on the way, “Holy Dream” introduces us to an introspective artist who refuses to settle for what is on the surface, and the more you listen, the more entranced you are with every nuanced movement.
“When I wrote ‘Holy Dream,’ I was really reflecting on my upbringing and the different ways on how I viewed the world in the past. I was having so many shifts in perspective and really changing the way I interacted with the world,” explains André. This brought on a feeling of melancholy and a sort of grievance for my past self, and I was experiencing a loss of innocence. This song was an acceptance of the death of who I used to be.”
