Alex Hartley

Alex Hartley is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Austin, TX. He plays piano driven indie-soul and draws from his love of intricate jazz harmonies, heartfelt lyricism and clever pop sensibility to deliver his unique brand of music. Alex recorded his 2025 debut EP and upcoming 2nd EP (due 9/25/26) with long time collaborator and producer, Kyle Crusham (Paul Simon, Edie Brickell). Together, the records feature an all-star cast of musicians including guitarist Chris McQueen (Snarky Puppy) and drummer Jimmy Paxson (Keith Urban, The Chicks). Alex’s original compositions and richly layered arrangements are influenced by artists such as Steely Dan, Vulfpeck, and Randy Newman. Alex follows a long family lineage of artists and musicians and has been writing and performing at the piano since he was a boy. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Alex worked as a pianist aboard cruise ships before settling in Austin, TX in 2014. Since then, Alex has become an in-demand session and touring keyboardist working with dozens of artists including Micky and the Motorcars, Jason Hawk Harris, Jon Wolfe, and Cast Iron Shoes.