Alex Whorms (pronounced warms) crafts music that is a genre unto itself. The singer-songwriter and screen composer flawlessly blends indie, alternative, pop, jazz and cinematic styles into a sound that is at once intimate, anthemic and unforgettable. Growing up in Pickering, Ontario, she found early inspiration in fellow hometown artist Sarah Slean, the theatricality of Tori Amos, and the eccentric grit of Fiona Apple—shaping her distinct piano-driven style. But Whorms rarely sits at the piano—she’s on her feet dancing as she plays, with a voice that dares you to feel it all. Now based in Hamilton, Alex has released three EPs, won a Hamilton Arts Award and played major festivals including Toronto Pride, Supercrawl, and Canadian Music Week. Her work has appeared on over 30 CBC Radio shows and on national TV. She has composed the soundtracks to award-winning documentaries and, as a contributor to CBC Music, she writes articles and appears on camera to share stories about Canadian music and culture.
