Nashville, Tennessee
32 Years Old
Songwriter, Producer, Session Player

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BIOGRAPHY

Alex Petrounov is a songwriter working out of Nashville. His catalog nears 250 songs. His work has been played nationally on TV and radio (ABC, Travel Channel, Spike, etc.) and internationally (England, Germany, Australia, Czech Republic, etc.).

Alex has written for many up and coming independent artists. He has also co-written with songwriting giants such as Steven Sater (Spring Awakening, Duncan Sheik) and Robert Ellis Orrall (Lindsey Lohan, Rachel Lampa). He has worked with producers such as Drew and Shannon (Jonny Lang, India Arie, Eric Benet), Ken Coomer (Wilco) and Greg Archilla (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20). Alex’s unique style of guitar playing has earned him compliments from music greats such as Tommy Sims (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt). He has played on many sessions, most recently David Archuleta’s (American Idol) upcoming release.

Alex’s writing is warm and vulnerable. Even when dealing with the difficulties of life and love, Alex's lush melodies and achingly romantic lyrics remain sunny and optimistic, meandering through musical subtleties at once hopeful and melancholic.

Alex was born in Bulgaria, where his father, Alexander Petrounov started The Silver Bracelets, Bulgaria's first rock band. "My dad took me with him on tour when I was young," the younger Petrounov recalls, "and that's probably where it all started."

When Alex was 14 his father gave him a guitar; he began writing songs and taught himself to play bass and drums as well. "I'd been writing stories in my head for years," Alex says. "Music finally gave me an outlet for integrating poetry, melody, harmony and rhythm into something that I hope will speak to people."

Alex continues to write, produce, and play prolifically.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Pop, R&B, Jazz

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

bass / drums / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / percussion

DAY JOB

Editor

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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SONG CUTS

Independent (so far)

SONG PLACEMENTS

National & International TV & Commercials

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