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Alex Seel is a contemporary singer-songwriter and guitarist with "influences from blues, pop and the British Folk Revival guitarists but a sound all his own" (Twickfolk).
Music has led Alex Seel from Devon to London to Ireland and back to London again. Through his wanderings, Alex has picked up a finely crafted, rootsy song-writing style alongside a gutsy acoustic guitar, finger-picking technique. A contemporary twist on the traditional British Folk Revival singer/guitarist, he has a growing reputation as a solo performer, having performed around the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Spain.
His live shows contain a variety of tempos, styles and topics which he switches between to create a captivating performance. Topically, inspirations from eccentric characters in ordinary life, to a metaphorical mole in the ground, to love in hard times, to gratitude and loss are just some of the themes he touches upon.
Alex's most recent release is the album ‘All Sails To The Sun’.
BUY/LISTEN to the album on a platform of your choice here… https://sng.to/alexseel/alex-seel-all-sails-to-the-sun
"Absolutely outstanding!” - Celtic Heartbeat - BBC Wales
“Brilliant, and I mean the word brilliant, new album” - Strange Brew - TD1 Radio Scotland
“Superb album” - From Albion and Beyond - kuar.org - Arkansa, US
“Across All Sails To The Sun, Seel gives voice to both his folk and rock influences to equal effect - blending them into his own personal musical expression…these heavily textured rock arrangements beautifully counterpoint the more traditional and folk-based songs. The contrast in tone heightens each style's effectiveness” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - RNR Magazine
With now officially 3 albums and 2 EPs released, Seel has built a steady following that has earned him appreciation from a growing number of folk clubs, radio play and interest from abroad. He has supported Graham Parker and Clive Carrol amongst many others in the past.
Alex also plays in the duo Alex Seel & Jon Sanders Duo with virtuoso instrumentalist Jon Sanders. They will be touring Germany this summer and New Zealand in January/February 2026.
CDs, Downloads and other merchandise available here.
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Twickfolk
“Exquisite and powerful songs from one of the best composers, guitarists and singers in the UK today. Alex Seel has influences from blues, pop and the British Folk Revival guitarists but his sound is all his own”
Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales
“…absolutely outstanding!”
“…on this form it's hard to understand why he isn't (yet) one of the biggest names on the circuit”
Maverick Magazine
4/5 Stars: "His gorgeous vocals dominate this album, evoking Paul Siebel in lyrics and hints of Jeff Buckley in sound - he depicts an impulsive nature while also remaining grounded in clarity...Seel manages to grasp the listener within the poetry of his words...spell-binding lyrics".
RnR Magazine
“Enhancing a growing reputation as one of Britain’s finer songwriters..."
Rolling Stone Magazine
“…a mastery of fingerpicking techniques and a repertoire of unusual chords; a fine poet with a very personal vocal style”
“...listening to Alex in concert is balm to the soul…”
Folk Radio UK
“...a truly talented songwriter”