S7E4 - Still Toking with Alex Sandra (Musician)

Episode Notes S7E5 - Join us as we chat with one of the most powerful voices in indie music. Alex Sandra will be in the house telling tales from her journey to stardom and beyond. Alex Sandra (Aleksandra Marshaniia) is a powerful metalcore Georgian-American artist based in San Fransico with a sound that effortlessly combines raw emotion of Architects and the theatrical flair of Lady Gaga, Alex’s music transcends genres and societal boundaries. Her honest and direct lyrics invite listeners into a world where identity, perseverance, and love take center stage. As a survivor of sexual assault herself, Alex uses her platform to highlight critical social issues such as sexism, domestic violence, and child abuse, giving voice to those often unheard. HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at [email protected] ___________________________________________ Follow our guest https://www.alexsandramusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexsandra_music/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/AlexSandraMarshaniia/ ______________________________ Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Alex’s musical journey began early on, fronting a successful alt-rock band during her formative years. Her career took an international turn as she moved to China, where she captivated audiences by performing pop hits to thousands and started releasing her original music. In 2020, Alex made the pivotal move to the United States, where she now performs extensively throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Her powerful live performances have garnered praise and admiration from critics and fans alike. Alex Sandra’s concerts are known for their raw enSsergy, emotional depth, and her uncanny ability to connect with the audience. According to one reviewer, “Alex Sandra’s live performances are a tour de force of emotion and power, leaving audiences both uplifted and profoundly moved.” Another critic noted, “Her voice is an instrument of raw emotion and precision, perfectly complementing the urgent themes of her music.”