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As a musician working in electropop, Alexander has operated in English, bringing together the sonic textures associated with that genre and the demands of crafting songs that function as both compositions and performances. The work of songwriting and composing sits alongside the performing role, making Alexander a figure who engages with the full arc of a piece of music from its construction to its delivery.\n\nBeyond music, Alexander has also pursued acting, with television work forming a distinct strand of a broader creative practice. This dual engagement with music and screen performance places Alexander among those contemporary artists for whom a single discipline does not contain the entirety of their output. 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