Just an American girl: Cindy Alexander performs at Saint Rocke
Cindy Alexander performs tonight at Saint Rocke. Courtesy photo by Whitney Youngs In the face of new technology, some musicians find their careers lost at sea among the vast expanse of the Internet. With the advent of music-streaming sites like Pandora, Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal, some artists find navigating the music industry’s uncharted waters daunting. Singer/songwriter Cindy Alexander, however, recognizes the futility in the fight against modernity, and from such realization, envisions a music career brimming with possibility. “If you try to fight technology and the Internet, you won’t have a career. I think you have to find a way to make it work in your favor,” says Alexander. “Owning my own label, I have truly benefited from the Internet. And one thing I know: touring is more important than ever.” Alexander, born and raised in Los Angeles, released her latest album entitled “American Girl,” in early October. The title tune comes from Alexander’s slow-tempo cover of the Tom Petty hit. “American Girl” features “Monarch,” a silky, steel-pedaled ballad bursting with haunting imagery and “Play,” an homage to songwriting from the perspective of both listener and musician…
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