BIO

Alex’s music is a masterclass in instrumentation. Fusing jazz chops with classic soul influences, funk, and electro-pop, his songwriting explores human connection in the Anthropocene.

A Filipinx-Canadian multi-instrumentalist and loop artist, Alex’s solo performances showcase his musical instincts. Layer by layer, he performs percussion, electric guitar, soulful vocals, keys, synth, SPDS drum pad and alto sax. With lush layers, complex harmonies, and a driving rhythm, his music will make you move.

Based in western Canada, Alex has had varied career both as a solo performer and a band member (DNA6, Flannel Jimmy). He’s opened for the likes of Weezer, Wide Mouth Mason, Bachman Cummings, Mother Mother, Sam Roberts, Robert Randolph, Shred Kelly, Begonia, Royal Canoe, and The Proclaimers, and played alongside performers like Tonye Aganaba, Kyprios, Daniel Wesley and Vince Vaccaro.

The seasoned professional has toured Canada and the U.S. and his music has been featured in shows like Roadtrip Nation and The Collector. February 2020 saw the arrival of Alex’s second EP, Dream Final.

People Are Saying…

”Music that fills your mind, body and spirit with what’s right in the world.
Genuine talent, beautiful raw honest lyrics.”

- Dana Tunney, Vancity Music Scene

“Countering the dark undertones and socially conscious lyrics, “Reason” is a groovy, jazz-infused electro-pop tune rounded out by Maher’s alto saxophone solo. With similarities to Chromeo, Hall & Oates, and more contemporary pop stylings, Maher manages to both spark conversation and a dance party.”
- Kane Wilkinson, Dusty Organ

“I had my mind blown by a guy named Alex Maher who proved that there is such a thing as a one man band…you'd honestly have to see it to believe it.
- L’enfant Von“

“An avalanche of talent when you see him live.
He’s like a one-man music army. Guitar, sax, percussion, and an incredible, soulful voice."

- Francis Baptiste

"Aether showcases [Alex’s] classy rebranding as a one-man band who performs live over loops and beats with guitar and saxophone. Considering he’s not exactly new to the game, it shouldn’t surprise that Maher comes off like a polished pro, with “No One Else” made for heat-hazed summer sunrises and “Say 2.0” giving cheeba-fried jazz a reggaefied backbeat.
- Mike Usinger, The Georgia Straight

“An impressive blend of soul, R&B, and funk…and the songs are as soulful as they are sincere”

- Adesuwa Okoyomon, BeatRoute

Promotional highlights

Bong Mines Entertainment - Song Feature
3am Revelations - Song of the Day Feature
City Soundcheck - Song feature
Vents Magazine - Feature
Aesthetic Magazine - Single premiere
The Pique Newsmagazine - Feature interview
What's Your Story, Vancouver? - Interview
"The Push," Save On Radio - Interview & acoustic performance
BeatRoute BC - "Alex Maher Soars Through the Aether"
Vancity Music Scene - "Cool Vibes with Alex Maher"
Live from Railtown, Roundhouse Radio
Rocktographers - "Phillips Backyard Weekender 2017"
L'enfant Von - "Phillips Backyard Weekender"
Pique Newsmagazine, Whistler - "Alex Maher embraces Aether"
The Westender - "Alex Maher rises from the 'Aether' of addiction"
The Georgia Straight - "Alex Maher a veteran who understands on Aether"
Fresh On The Net - "Fresh Faves: Batch 232"
Roundhouse Radio 98.3 Vancouver - Live from Railtown Interview and Live Performance with host Cory Price March 2017
VIES Magazine - "Preview of Alex Maher's EP Release Party at the Fox Cabaret"
ION Magazine - "Alex Maher Debuts 'No One Else.'"
The Permanent Rain Press - "Alex Maher Releases New EP"
BCLiving - "Vancouver Adventures: Our Picks for February 25 to March 3"
Vancouver Presents - "20 Questions with Alex Maher"
HipHopCanada - "Alex Maher – I Just Wanna Love You [Video]"
Essentially Pop - "Vancouver Musician Alex Maher Set to Release ‘Aether’ EP on February 27"
VITA - "10 Things to Do in Vancouver This Month: Alex Maher EP release party at the Fox
George Stroumboulopoulos Show - "It’s Bigger Than You And Me: A Benefit For Randy Ponzio"
Sofar Sounds - Alex Maher performing "Into the Light" at Sofar Vancouver on April 6th, 2016
Inside Vancouver - "Ten Cool Spots to Enjoy (Mostly) Free Live Music in Vancouver"
Westender - "10 Things to Do in Vancouver: Alex Maher EP release party at the Fox Cabaret"

Discography

Dream Final EP
February 2020
Produced by Ryan Stewart
Mixed by Ryan Stewart, Mastered by Randy Merrill, Sterling Sound

Aether EP
February 2017
Produced by  Alex Maher
Engineered by JP Maurice
Mixed by Shawn Coles, Mastered by Tom Coyne, Sterling Sound

East Eighth
2004
Produced by Alex Maher
Mixed and mastered by Alex Maher

Human Condition, DNA6
2007
Produced, mixed by Alex Maher
Co-produced by Mario Vaira
Mastered by Mario Vaira and Ryan Stewart

DNA, DNA
2004
Produced, mixed by Alex Maher

Flannel Jimmy, Flannel Jimmy
Nettwerk, 2001
Produced by Al Rodger, mixed by Al Rodger