Alexander Cardinale
Alexander Cardinale | |
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Also known as | Xander |
Born | March 24, 1984 |
Origin | Monterey, California, US |
Genres | Singer-songwriter, Pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Warner Bros. Records |
Website |
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Made For You
In January 2016, Alexander released his newest single "Made For You" on Warner Bros. Records. The song has been featured in Coca-Cola's worldwide advertisement titled "Break Up"[1]
"Made For You" was a collaboration with longtime friend and producer Morgan Taylor Reid (Plugin Stereo, Grace Mitchell, Max's "Gibberish", and Jo Jo).[2]
Past Music
In October 2014, Alexander toured with Melissa Etheridge[3] playing "Made For You." The song gained heavy rotation on SiriusXM's Adult Top 40 station The Pulse.[4]
Alexander toured with Pentatonix in Fall of 2012. Cardinale's song "Sick Of Dreaming" was the featured music montage in episodes of One Tree Hill on The CW [5] and American Broadcasting Company's Rookie Blue.[6] Other TV placements include episodes of Ghost Whisperer (CBS), Castle (American Broadcasting Company), "The Mysteries of Laura", Friends with Benefits (NBC) and 90210 (The CW).
Awards
Music Connection magazine named Alexander Cardinale one of their "HOT 100" unsigned artists in 2011 and 2012.[7] He was nominated for Best AAA/Adult Contemporary Artist of 2011 by the HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Awards),[8] and his song "Traffic Lights" was named Best Song – TV Show at the HMMA in 2012.[9] In 2011, Cardinale won the top prize in the Pop category and the overall second prize at the USA Songwriting Competition,[10] and he showcased at South by Southwest 2011. He had five showcases at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas. He also showcased at The Indie Music Fest, NAMM, and DRIVEN Music & Art Conference in 2011.
Discography
Year | Album |
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2016 | Made For You – Single |
2013 | One Shot – Single |
2011 | Traffic Lights EP |
2009 | Sick of Dreaming EP |
References
- ↑ http://www.coca-colacompany.com/press-center/press-releases/coca-cola-announces-one-brand-global-marketing-approach/ | Coca-Cola's Break Up Commercial
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6334851/exclusive-alexander-cardinale-made-for-you-video
- ↑ http://www.melissaetheridge.com/tag/alexander-cardinale/
- ↑ http://www.siriusxm.com/thepulse
- ↑ Randall, Linda (Dec 8, 2010). "One Tree Hill featuring Alexander Cardinale "Sick Of Dreaming" on The CW".
- ↑ "'Sick of Dreaming' by Alexander Cardinale". Rookie Blue Music.
- ↑ "2012′s HOT 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands". Music Connection. Nov 26, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.hmmawards.org/?p=1231
- ↑ "HMMA 2012 Winners". Hollywood Music in Media Awards.
- ↑ "ASCAP Members Win Big at USA Songwriting Competition". ASCAP. Feb 13, 2012.