Today we’d like to introduce you to Alex Coleman
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started out playing open mics at a few bars around Baltimore (mostly at Southern Provisions in Canton). At one of these open mics I met someone who was interested in working on music together and we started working on original music under “Chasing Mice.” After recording Chasing Mice’s first singles (“Bittersweet” and “Poison”), our first EP (Nothing’s Ever Gonna Be the Same), and playing our first show, we parted ways and I continued Chasing Mice as a solo project. After playing a few solo shows around Station North, I met the people I would record my second EP (Blood. Red. Confusion.) with. Once the EP was released, I decided this should be a full band and we’re now a 3-piece and have played a few shows around Baltimore and in Frederick. Currently, we’re working on a full-length album with Treetop Studio in Frederick and hope to release it in the first half of 2025.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not been a smooth road. Between trying to find the right band members, trying to find the right sound, and venues closing down, it has been – and continues to be – tough. But it’s been a lot of fun so far and I’m excited for the future!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I feel like what Chasing Mice brings to the table is catchy, moody music that you can move to. We’re somewhere between 90s bands like Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins and early 2000s emo/pop-punk bands like Brand New and Blink-182.
What I’m most proud of is the new album (The Ghost Who Haunted Itself) that we’re working on at Treetop Studio. It’s turning out to be pretty rocking.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
I’m not sure. The music industry never really feels like it’s headed anywhere good for artists. Streaming doesn’t really net any money, so local shows held at small and DIY venues are what seems to keep things afloat. And I’m not sure that’s ever been any different, either. However, it is nice being able to get recorded music out to people easier. I also liked CDs, though…and it seems like a lot of artists are releasing things on physical media these days.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://chasingmice.neocities.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingmicemusic/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChasingMicetheBand/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingmice
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chasingmice
- Other: https://chasingmice.bandcamp.com/
