Alex Hosking, hails from Adelaide, South Australia, and has been a force to be reckoned with for the past two years. Travelling the globe, leaving a trail of songs and releases behind her, Alex wanders between electronic, indie, urban and pop and canvasses her life experiences with wit, charm and humour in her lyrics. Collaborating on many worldwide projects with the likes of Stmpd Rcrds the Dutch electronic label owned by Martin Garrix, Dim Mak, Spinnin’ Records and more, Alex Hosking is nothing short of unstoppable.
‘Fake Friends’ is her latest collaboration with internationally recognised DJ, PS1. A rousing piano house banger with an addictive vocal hook by the rising star. Kicking off with a euphoric piano melody, Alex begins her commentary on fake friends before the track erupts with a blazing bassline and infectious chorus…“Maybe we can feel like the others… they know how to have fun”.
PS1 has enjoyed residencies at leading nightclubs Tao, Marquee and Lavo in NYC, as well as a residency at Hakkasan in Las Vegas, he has shared the stage with the likes of Tiesto and David Guetta and travelled the world playing shows for the past 15 years.
PS1’s hard work ethic has no sign of abating and has allowed him to become one of the most in-demand DJs in the United States. In addition, he continues to produce a solid portfolio of tracks with his signature sound.
Fake Friends has been getting a great reaction in my sets and Alex’s performance and writing on the song is amazing. She is a truly incredible artist” Says, PS1.
Globally Fake Friends has spent a staggering 21 weeks building in the UK chart and currently sits at #22, the single has garnered over 17M worldwide streams and was recently added to UK powerhouse radio stations Radio 1 and Capital FM whilst securing the coveted Most Played Record on KISS FM. Airplay in the United States includes KIIS FM in Los Angeles.
The official and lyric music video has been viewed by 2.2M viewers on YouTube and the track continues to build momentum across major playlists including a #1 spot on the Summer Hits UK chart, #8 on UK Shazam and #11 on Massive Dance Hits in Australia.
Locally, Fake Friends has been released by Neon Records and is making significant waves in the dance community with numerous chart positions achieved across Apple Music Playlists including; Friday Feeling #7, DanceXL #6, Pop Deluxe #14, Dance for Days #12 and Uplifting Workout #5.
Fake Friends is out now!
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