Alex Warren Talks New Album ‘Wild Child,’ Grief & Success of ‘Ordinary’ | Billboard News Interview

Alex Warren opens up about the stories behind his new album Wild Child in this Billboard News Interview—from writing through grief and honoring his late parents to processing the life-changing success of his Billboard Hot 100 hit “Ordinary.”

Alex Warren
You have to think how many love songs I’ve written about this girl, you know? Like, at a certain point she’s like, “Alright, dude. I get it.” Hey, it’s Alex Warren, and you’re watching Billboard News.

Melinda Newman
I’m Melinda Newman with Billboard News, and we’re here with Alex Warren-

Alex Warren
Hey

Melinda Newman
. . . Who’s got a new album coming out.

Alex Warren
That I do.

Melinda Newman
It’s been a while since I’ve seen you.

Alex Warren
I know.

Melinda Newman
And you were just telling us you were surfing this morning.

Alex Warren
I was.

Melinda Newman
So life is good.

Alex Warren
It is, honestly. I’ve been surfing every day since I’ve been here. I love being in California, ’cause all I do is just surf and eat burritos. That’s literally it. I, I’m. . . I wish I was, like, a cool partier, showing up to all the celebrity hangouts. I literally, uh, f–k off and go surf.

Melinda Newman
I think you’re making the right choice.

Alex Warren
Yeah.

Melinda Newman
In addition to the surfing-

Alex Warren
Yeah

Melinda Newman
. . . you’ve had a really unbelievable year. This time last year, you were riding the wave-.

Alex Warren
Yeah, there you go. Alright . . .

Melinda Newman
Of your Hot 100-

Alex Warren
Yes

Melinda Newman
. . . smash,” Ordinary.”

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