Hello world! My name is Alex Fam, and I'm a singer-songwriter in the wonderful city of Boston, Massachusetts.

Making music and performing have been a part of my life since I was young - from classical violin to jam sessions with my family, to writing and performing original songs. Through my work in spiritual social justice communities, and in working with people that have communication disorders, I’ve learned how music can help people connect and engage more deeply. Recently, I’ve been inspired to take a leap of faith, to perform more, share my songs, and now, to make this album. My intention is that my music will encourage each listener to see their inherent value and share their gifts with the world.

The material is ready, the musicians are waiting--this Indiegogo campaign is the final step toward creating my first-ever professionally produced studio album!

This campaign is raising funds for my professionally recorded album with Mike Davidson, a Boston-based producer and engineer, with 15+ years of experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Mike and I are digging into my original material and developing arrangements to bring the songs to life.

I’ve been able to cover the costs of recording and producing one song, which is ready for you to check out right here on this page. This first song is called “Energy,” and you can check it out below!

While I was able to fund the recording process for "Energy" on my own, to create an album of songs of this quality, studio time costs add up quickly. With that said, this campaign can give us a unique opportunity to collaborate and make great art together. Your donation will cover following costs of my project:

1. Pre-Production: This is where everything starts. Mike and I will start crafting the arrangements for each of the songs that will go on the album. We’ll hold rehearsals to fine-tune the songs, arrangements, and talk through new and exciting ideas for how to approach the recording process.

2. Recording: This is when we enter the studio and start capturing the music and where the songs become what you'll hear on this album. This campaign will play a huge role in making sure we have enough time to capture great performances for every member of the band.

3. Mixing & Mastering: Each track will get mixed to create the right balance between instruments, texture and color that make up a track. As a final step, the album will be mastered from beginning to end, so the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.

And what will you get for your generosity and support? So many awesome things!

I am so appreciative and grateful for any support you can lend to this campaign. In exchange for your generosity, I've put together a really exciting group of gifts that are available exclusively through your participation in this campaign. All of the original artwork was created by the immensely talented Khim Fam. 

Check out some examples below and a full list to the right!

It's hard to express how much this project would change my life.

The success of this campaign will help me establish myself as a professional musician and songwriter. Having recordings of this quality will allow me to expand my listenership, book bigger and better shows, and share my music and inspiration with others.

Music has this incredible ability to heal and unite people, to open us up and make us feel connected in fundamental human ways. I am, for the first time in my life, feeling brave enough to offer my music up to my city and my community as part of that bigger picture. Music is, for me, a collective process--incredible friends that have inspired me musically and personally, my family who has always supported everything I do, and my beautiful husband, Khim, who is so patient, kind, and generous even when music is the only thing I will talk about. Music is about community and connection, and I've shared musical experiences with so many people in my life. One of my hopes is that this project helps me find new collaborators for future creative endeavors.

One of the most important parts of my life in the past few years has been my involvement with Sanctuary Boston, a community of vibrant worship and connection, grounded in Unitarian Universalism. As part of the house band, I have sung and played hundreds of songs that have encouraged me to think about my own beliefs, consider other perspectives, and take action. This experience inspired me to put my own songs out into the world and encourage others to do the same with their own art!

If you're ready to contribute, just click the pink "Back It" button on the top right of this page! Every little bit counts, and we’re so grateful for all your support.

If you've got folks in your network that would be interested in supporting me, please help get the word out and make some noise! There are social media share buttons on this page, and please tell your friends how grateful I am for this support.

Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page. I can't wait to share this music with you!