Alex Watts is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne who specialises in intelligent, energetic rock/pop songs.  Backed by his band the Foreign Tongue, usually comprising of Brian Juffs, Jason Jennings and Michael McHugh, the quartet have gone from strength to strength since the release of 2011’s ‘Desperate Love’ EP and their subsequent appearance at that years Queenscliff Music Festival.

Influenced by folk music’s great storytellers, the swagger of Joe Strummer, and the grit and raw emotion of 1960’s r’n’b, Watts soldified his sound with the release of ‘This Haunting’ in 2012, a song co-written with Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything).  The single enjoyed national airplay and, along with it‘s fan-funded film clip, drew the attention of music blogs both within Australia and overseas.  The  band spent the remainder of 2012 touring Australia, performing at many of their favourite venues including Melbourne’s Cherry Bar and Prince of Wales, and Sydney’s FBi Social,creating a reputation along the way as one of the country’s most exciting live acts.

2013 has already seen Alex Watts & the Foreign Tongue perform at one of Melbourne’s most important annual musical events, the St. Kilda Festival, and release a new single, ‘Warned’, a brooding five-minute classic.  Taking cues from the likes of Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and Neil Finn, this is songwriter-driven pop music at it's best - intelligent, energetic, and uplifting.
   
“Reminiscent of every great vocal styling you've ever heard, strong without being overbearing, tuneful without compromising masculinity and emotive without any corny histrionics.” - Sally Bailey, Undercover

“Truly a masterpiece” - Luke di Labio, Australian Musicians Network

“It’s the kind of track that offers a little something for everyone, undeniably enjoyable” - Aussie Playlist

“To his great credit, Alex Watts has packed an enormous amount of energy and artistic vision into this recording” - Les Thomas, Unpaved

“If you like warm, jangly rock’n’roll with hints of folk, a bit of attitude and plenty of swagger, I suggest you have a listen to Alex Watts & the Foreign Tongue” - Bryget Chrisfield, Inpress, Issue 1178

“When you can hold the listener in suspense and craving for the next installment, you know you have done a job well.” - Carl Dziunka, Get Shot Magazine

"Be warned, Alex Watts & the Foreign Tongue are awesome" - Sounds of Oz