Alex Coel Finds Clarity in the In-Between

A quiet unraveling of love, hesitation, and the courage it takes to stay.

There’s a certain kind of honesty that doesn’t announce itself. It arrives gently — almost unnoticed — and lingers long after the moment has passed. Alex Coel writes from that space.

Born in the north of Spain and now based in Dublin, Alex has been steadily shaping a sound rooted in reflection and restraint. Their songwriting feels close to the chest — not oversized or theatrical, but deeply lived-in. It’s the kind of artistry that values nuance over noise.

With their newest single, “suck it up,” Alex leans into uncertainty rather than trying to escape it. The track began as something private — a letter written during a fragile period in a relationship. Not a breakup. Not a grand romantic gesture. Just a moment suspended between doubt and devotion.

Instead of spiraling into dramatics, the song unfolds patiently. The opening verses carry tension — questioning whether effort alone can keep something steady. But as the instrumentation widens and the vocals soften into clarity, the emotional arc shifts. What begins in hesitation evolves into something steadier: a choice to remain, to communicate, to try.

Sonically, “suck it up” is understated in the most intentional way. Layered acoustic guitars create a steady foundation, while subtle string textures bloom beneath the surface without overwhelming the intimacy of the vocal delivery. There’s space between phrases — room to breathe. That restraint becomes the song’s quiet power. Fans of Lizzy McAlpine or Sydney Ross Mitchell may recognize the emotional delicacy, but Alex’s perspective feels distinctly personal — grounded, observant, and warm even in its melancholy.

Since relocating to Ireland, Alex has become a consistent presence in Dublin’s live scene, building a following through intimate performances that feel more like shared conversations than concerts. Earlier this year, opening for Spanish indie favorites Hinds marked a full-circle moment — bridging their roots with the momentum of where they’re headed next.

With a debut EP set for release this April, “suck it up” reads as more than a standalone single. It feels like a thesis statement. A preview of an artist willing to sit in complexity instead of rushing resolution. If this track is any indication, the forthcoming project will live comfortably in the in-between — in moments where love feels fragile yet worth protecting, uncertain yet still intentional.

Alex Coel doesn’t rush emotion. They study it. Let it breathe. Let it shift. And in doing so, they’re building something lasting — songs that don’t just fill space, but create it.

Some artists demand attention. Alex Coel asks you to lean closer.

Listen to “suck it up” now.