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Alexander George Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer and songwriter based in Jerusalem, Israel. His debut album, The Lateness of the Hour, was released in the UK on 8 July 2011 on Island Records[3] and was produced by Mike Spencer and Major Lazer.[4]

His biggest hit, "Too Close", peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 2013 Brit Awards.[5]

Early life

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Clare was born in London on 14 September 1985.[6] He grew up listening to his father's jazz records;[7] Clare described the experience as a "...benefit of having a dad who was born in 1936... very much into bebop and cool jazz. I just loved it." That drew the young Clare to blues and soul artists such as Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, which eventually led to interests in drum and bass, dubstep and UK garage. Though he took up the trumpet and drums when he was young, he eventually placed an emphasis on guitar and songwriting, playing open mic nights with original material.[8]

Clare attended Bishop Challoner School in Bromley and then Westminster Kingsway College from 2002, studying for an National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in catering.

Career

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A demo earned him a deal with the Island label in the UK. His debut album, The Lateness of the Hour, produced by Mike Spencer and Major Lazer[4] was released in July 2011. The first single from the album was "Up All Night", followed by "Too Close" and "Treading Water".

On 19 May 2011, Reggie Yates made Alex Clare's cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry" his Song of the Day.[9] A day later, the Dutch radio station 3FM announced single "Too Close" to be the '3FM's Megahit of that week.[10]

On 21 June 2011, Clare performed at the Queens' College, Cambridge May Ball.[11] On 14 August 2011, Clare performed at the Summer Well festival in Buftea, Romania. Following the disappointing performance of the album, Clare was dropped from his record contract with Universal Island in the UK.[12]

In March 2012, Clare's song "Too Close" was featured in several Internet Explorer 9 advertisements.[13] Following its use, the song debuted at number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100,[14] and later reached number 7, becoming his first top 10 hit. Clare saw success on the German charts too, reaching number one. On 13 May 2012, Clare's song peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.[15] Soon after the song appearance in charts, Universal Republic signed Clare to a distribution deal that allowed The Lateness of the Hour to be released in America in March 2012.[12][16] In mid-2012, it was announced that Universal Republic was going defunct moving artists from its roster to Republic Records including Alex Clare.[17]

In May 2014, Clare released the video for his single "War Rages On" as the lead single from his second album Three Hearts, which was released on 11 August 2014.[18] "War Rages On" has also served as the title sequence to the popular BBC Drama, Our Girl. On 8 October 2014, ASCAP named members Alex Clare and Jim Duguid Songwriters of the Year for "Too Close".[19]

Clare performing in 2013

In October 2016, Clare's first single from his debut album, "Up All Night" was used as the opening theme for BBC Three science-fiction series Class.

In November 2016, he released the album Tail of Lions.[20] The name is based on a Jewish proverb emphasizing correctness over power.[21]

It was announced in July 2018 that Clare would be releasing an acoustic album called Three Days at Greenmount, to be released on 14 September 2018. The album, which features stripped-back versions of previous songs as well as unreleased tracks, was recorded during a three-day studio session in Leeds over the summer of 2017.[22]

In October 2021, Clare released a new single, "Why Don't Ya", through ONErpm. The song, a ballad written for his wife following a personal tragedy, marked the end of a five-year hiatus from the music industry. Clare also revealed that he had been working on new songs with songwriter/producer Jamie Hartman during the COVID-19 lockdown and was planning a new EP for early 2022.[23][24]

Collaborations with other artists include:

Clare is also an international speaker, and has appeared in several sessions of South Africa's Sinai Indaba program.[30]

Personal life

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Brought up in what he has described as a "very, very secular" environment (though he always believed in God),[21] Clare became a baal teshuva to Orthodox Judaism in the mid-2000s.[7][31] As such, he does not perform, travel or work on Shabbat or on Jewish holidays. He has said that he lost one record deal opportunity due to this observance,[32] but has found other ways to continue his career successfully. Clare also keeps a strictly kosher diet and maintains a schedule of Talmud study on tour.[33] He lost an album deal with Island Records because he had to turn down a radio concert for BBC in observance of the Sukkot holiday in October 2011.[24]

Though his parents remain secular, they are supportive of his lifestyle.[21]

In 2006, before gaining critical success, Clare dated British singer Amy Winehouse (with whom he shared a birthday), but the relationship only lasted about a year.[16] They met while he was performing and working at a bar she frequented, the Hawley Arms in Camden, North London. When Winehouse started dating other men, Clare sold his story regarding his relationship with her to the tabloid News of the World, which ran it with the headline "Bondage Crazed Amy Just Can't Beehive in Bed".[34]

He lived in Golders Green, an area in northwest London,[35] before moving to Jerusalem in late 2015 together with his wife and daughter.[20][24] He and his wife had a daughter c. 2013 and a son c. 2015,[21] and later had a third child.[24]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[36] 		AUT
[37] 		BEL
[38] 		FRA
[39] 		GER
[40] 		SWI
[41] 		US
[42]
The Lateness of the Hour 17 16 190 95 8 49 48
Three Hearts 98 — — — 43 74 —
Tail of Lions
  • Released: 11 November 2016 (UK); 20 January 2017 (US)
  • Label: ETC Recordings
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Acoustic albums

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Title Album details
Three Days at Greenmount

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[36] 		AUT
[37] 		BEL
[38] 		CAN
[47] 		DEN
[48] 		FRA
[39] 		GER
[40] 		NL
[49] 		SWI
[41] 		US
[50]
"Up All Night" 2010 — — — — — — — — — — The Lateness of the Hour
"Too Close" 2011 4 5 36 14 29 9 1 33 12 7
"Treading Water" 179 — — — — — 59 — — —
"Hummingbird" 2012 — — — — — — — — — —
"War Rages On" 2014 53 — — — — — — — — — Three Hearts
"Never Let You Go" — — — — — — — — — —
"Tell Me What You Need" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — Tail of Lions
"Get Real" 2017 — — — — — — — — — —
"Why Don't Ya" 2021 — — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[56] 		AUS
[57] 		BEL
(FLA)
[38] 		BEL
(WA)
[58] 		NL
[49] 		NZ
[59]
"Not Giving In"
(Rudimental featuring John Newman and Alex Clare) 		2012 14 12 54 77 71 11 Home
"Endorphins"
(Sub Focus featuring Alex Clare) 		2013 10 — 134 — — — Torus
"Give It All"
(Don Diablo featuring Alex Clare and Kelis) 		— — — — — — Non-album singles
"Living"
(Bakermat featuring Alex Clare) 		2016 — — — — — —
"Heaven to Me"
(Don Diablo featuring Alex Clare) 		2018 — — — — — —
"Hold On"[62]
(Ilan Bluestone and Maor Levi featuring Alex Clare) 		2021 — — — — — — TBA
"Thunder Child"
(Jeff Wayne featuring Liam Neeson and Alex Clare)[63] 		2012 57 — — — — — Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of War of the Worlds: The New Generation[64]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released.

Other appearances

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Title Year Album
"Give You Up"
(Rudimental featuring Alex Clare) 		2012 Home
(deluxe version)
Title Year Album
"Shine a Little Light"
(Shine a Little Light featuring Alex Clare) 		2016 Shine a Little Light
(single)

Music videos

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As lead artist

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List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Up All Night" 2010 Blake Claridge[65]
"Too Close" 2011 Ian Bonhote[66]
"Treading Water" Sam Pilling[67]
"War Rages On" 2014 Alex Southam[68]
"Get Real" 2017 Shimmy Socol[69]
"Why Don't Ya" 2021 Indy Hait[70]
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List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"Not Giving In"
(Rudimental featuring John Newman and Alex Clare) 		2012 Josh Cole[71]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organisation Award Work Result
2011 MOBO Awards Best Newcomer[72] Himself Nominated
UK Music Video Awards Best Pop Video – Budget "Relax My Beloved" Nominated
2013 Best Dance Video – UK "Not Giving In"
(Rudimental featuring John Newman and Alex Clare) 		Won
International Dance Music Awards Best Breakthrough Artist (Solo) Himself Nominated
New Music Awards New AC Artist of the Year[73] Won
BRIT Awards British Single of the Year[74] "Too Close" Nominated
2014 ASCAP Awards Night Songwriter of the Year (with Jim Duguid)[19] Won
World Music Awards World's Best Video Nominated
World's Best Male Artist Himself Nominated
World's Best Live Act Nominated
World's Best Entertainer of the Year Nominated

References

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Alexander George Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer, songwriter, and best known for his distinctive soulful vocals and fusion of , electronic, , and genres. Raised in a secular Jewish family in , , where he was influenced by his father's , , and records, Clare initially pursued music as a and before adopting his stage name in 2010 and signing with . Clare achieved international breakthrough with his debut album The Lateness of the Hour in 2011, produced by Diplo and Switch, but it was the lead single "Too Close"—a track blending raw emotion with dubstep drops—that propelled him to stardom in 2012, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, earning a Brit Award nomination for British Single. His follow-up albums, including Three Hearts (2014), Tail of Lions (2016), Three Days at Greenmount (2018), and Rebuild Again (2024), showcase evolving themes of personal struggle, faith, and resilience, often drawing from his life experiences. In his early twenties, Clare underwent a profound , becoming an Orthodox Jew and embracing religious observance, which has significantly shaped his career and worldview; he relocated to , , and has cited Judaism's influence on his songwriting, increasingly incorporating Jewish themes in recent works. A notable example of his commitment came in 2011 when, as an emerging , he declined an offer to join Adele's tour as an opening act to adhere to restrictions, prioritizing faith over potential fame. Despite such choices, Clare has continued to release music, including recent singles like "Kol Bayaar" in 2025, and performs globally while maintaining kosher and practices.

Early life

Family background

Alexander George Clare was born on 14 September 1985 in , , , to a secular Jewish family. Raised in a non-religious household without strong ties to synagogue or Jewish community practices, Clare's early environment emphasized a casual cultural rather than observance. His parents, described as not even slightly religious, provided a backdrop of everyday British life in suburban . Clare grew up primarily in Bromley, a leafy area in South London, as the youngest of seven children with six older siblings. This setting fostered his initial interests beyond formal structure, particularly through familial influences on music. His father, born in 1936, maintained an extensive collection of jazz records from the 1950s and 1960s, exposing young Clare to genres like and performed by artists who had been contemporaries of his father's youth. This paternal influence extended to broader musical explorations within the family home, drawing Clare toward and artists such as and . The diverse sounds from his father's vinyl collection—spanning greats and soulful vocalists—shaped his foundational appreciation for emotive, rhythm-driven during his formative years.

Musical influences and education

Clare grew up in a secular Jewish family in and attended Bishop Challoner School in Bromley before enrolling at Westminster Kingsway College, where he earned a (NVQ) in catering. From a young age, Clare was immersed in music through his family, particularly listening to alongside his father, which sparked his passion for singing and songwriting. His early influences encompassed a diverse range of genres, including , , hip hop, punk, , and , shaping his soulful vocal style and eclectic approach to composition. As a child, Clare played the trumpet and drums, but in his late teens, he transitioned to guitar, teaching himself to play while experimenting with songwriting influenced by folk icons such as and . In his late teens, while still at school, Clare adopted the pseudonym Alexander G. Muertos and began performing his original songs at nights and local pubs across , fronting several bands and honing his stage presence. These grassroots gigs provided essential experience, blending his growing interest in electronic and elements with soulful roots, before he adopted his professional name, Alex Clare, in 2010.

Career

Early career and debut (2008–2011)

In 2010, Alex Clare adopted his , replacing the Alexander G. Muertos that he had used earlier in his career. That same year, he signed with in the UK after submitting a demo that caught the label's attention. The deal marked his entry into the major label system and set the stage for professional production support. Clare's debut album, The Lateness of the Hour, was produced by alongside , the duo consisting of and Switch. Recording sessions emphasized a blend of soulful vocals with electronic and elements, reflecting Clare's evolving sound. The album was released on 11 July 2011 in the UK, featuring the "Up All Night," which had debuted earlier in December 2010. Other initial singles included tracks that showcased his raw, energetic style, though the project maintained a moody, introspective tone overall. The album achieved modest commercial success upon release, peaking at number 17 on the and spending 23 weeks there. "Up All Night" reached a high of number 44 on the UK Singles Chart with only three weeks of airplay. To promote the record, Clare undertook live performances and tours across the UK, focusing on building an audience through club and festival appearances despite the initial limited radio traction.

Breakthrough success (2012–2013)

In 2012, Alex Clare achieved breakthrough success with the single "Too Close," originally recorded during sessions for his 2011 debut album The Lateness of the Hour. The track, produced by , Switch, and , saw renewed interest after a remix was featured in Microsoft's television commercial launched in March 2012, which aired widely and propelled the song to viral attention. "Too Close" debuted on the UK Singles Chart in April 2012 and peaked at number 4, marking Clare's first top-five hit in his home country. In the United States, the single entered the in April and climbed to number 7 by late 2012, becoming one of the year's surprise crossover successes with over 2 million digital downloads certified by the RIAA as double platinum. The song's dubstep-infused soul sound and Clare's gravelly vocals resonated broadly, leading to radio airplay and streaming milestones that established his international profile. The momentum from "Too Close" facilitated the re-release of The Lateness of the Hour in the on May 8, 2012, via , accompanied by expanded international promotion including European tours and digital campaigns. Later that year, Clare contributed featured vocals to Rudimental's track "Not Giving In," released on November 18, which debuted and peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, further boosting his visibility in the electronic music scene. Clare's rising fame led to increased media exposure, including interviews where he credited the Microsoft ad for reviving his career after being dropped by his label, as well as live television performances that showcased the single's energy. The album itself benefited from the single's success, achieving gold certification in the UK for sales exceeding 100,000 units.

Later career (2014–present)

Following the breakthrough of his debut album, Alex Clare released his second studio album, , on August 8, 2014, via . The record, co-written with manager Jim Duguid on several tracks, explored themes of love and personal growth, featuring the "War Rages On," which addressed global conflicts and inner turmoil. In 2016, Clare transitioned toward more experimental sounds with Tail of Lions, self-released on November 11 through his independent label ETC Recordings. The album incorporated electronic production alongside and folk influences, marking a departure from his earlier pop-oriented work while maintaining his signature vocal depth. Clare's 2018 release, Three Days at Greenmount, captured acoustic reinterpretations of songs from his prior albums, recorded over three days in a intimate setting to emphasize live, stripped-down performances. This project highlighted his evolving focus on raw emotional delivery, with tracks like "Hummingbird (Acoustic)" showcasing vulnerability through minimal instrumentation. Throughout this period, Clare engaged in notable collaborations, including providing vocals for "Shine a Little Light" in 2016, a track blending and elements. Post-2018, he featured on electronic-leaning singles such as Decco's "Crazy to Love You" (2019) and Don Diablo's "Heaven to Me" (2018), expanding his reach into dance and indie scenes. Clare's 2024 album Rebuild Again, released independently on November 13 in collaboration with Thank You Hashem, was composed during and after the , drawing on themes of resilience and recovery amid personal and global challenges, including the events of , 2023. The record, arranged by Mendy Portnoy, featured anthemic tracks like the title song, emphasizing hope and rebuilding. Reflecting his relocation to Jerusalem, Israel, in 2016, Clare has shifted to independent releases and localized performances, including appearances at Jewish music festivals and events focused on spiritual and communal themes. As of November 2025, no major international tours have been announced, though he continues production work on projects blending his soulful style with Jewish musical traditions. In October 2025, he released the single "Kol Bayaar" featuring Levy Falkowitz.

Personal life

Conversion to Judaism

Alex Clare was raised in a secular Jewish family in , , where religious observance was virtually absent, and he had little formal connection to beyond his ethnic background. In his early twenties, Clare began a personal spiritual journey toward , gradually adopting religious practices amid his emerging music career. This process culminated around 2011, when he fully committed to as a —a secular Jew returning to religious observance—including strict adherence to , during which he refrains from work such as performing or traveling, and maintaining kosher dietary laws. Clare's transformation was profoundly shaped by mentors from the Lubavitch (Chabad) movement, who provided guidance during his initial steps toward observance, and by his dedicated study of , which he pursued intensively both in and later in starting in 2015. The adoption of these practices significantly influenced his professional life, as he refused to schedule concerts or tours on or major , leading his initial to drop him in after he declined to promote his debut album on those days.

Family and current residence

Clare married an Israeli woman, the daughter of a fellow , shortly after beginning his journey toward . He and his wife have three children, born between 2013 and 2020. In late 2015, Clare relocated from to , , with his wife and their firstborn daughter to immerse themselves in a supportive religious community. The family continues to reside in , where Clare maintains a balance between his commitments to family and his music career, often drawing creative energy from his domestic life while managing tours and recordings around religious observances. Clare has publicly described his family as a profound source of inspiration for his later work, noting that the emotional experiences of and fatherhood shaped albums like Three Hearts (2014), titled after seeing his first child's heartbeat on an , and Tail of Lions (2016), which reflects the dynamics of his relationship with his wife and the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Musical style and influences

Style and genres

Alex Clare's music is characterized by a distinctive fusion of , , , and electronic pop, creating a sound that blends introspective songwriting with dynamic electronic elements. His debut album, The Lateness of the Hour (2011), exemplifies this hybrid approach, particularly in tracks like "Too Close," where soulful vocals intertwine with Major Lazer's production to produce a high-energy yet emotionally resonant track. This genre-blending draws from -infused rhythms and pop structures, often layered with drops, resulting in a fresh take on contemporary that appeals to diverse audiences. A hallmark of Clare's style is his gravelly vocals, delivered with a raw, emotive quality that contrasts sharply against the polished electronic backdrops. He frequently incorporates as a foundational element, writing and performing many songs with this instrument to ground his electronic productions in organic textures. This combination yields a signature tension between intimacy and intensity, where his deep, textured voice navigates themes of , , and resilience with vulnerability and strength. Lyrics often explore romantic entanglements, as in "Too Close," while later works delve into spiritual introspection and personal fortitude, reflecting his Jewish heritage through motifs of and perseverance. Over time, Clare's sound has evolved from the dubstep-heavy experimentation of his to more acoustic and compositions. Post-2016 releases, such as Tail of Lions (2016) and Three Days at Greenmount (2018), shift toward stripped-back arrangements that prioritize emotional depth over synthetic flourishes. This approach emphasizes organic sounds—guitars, bass, and keys—over layered , fostering a warmer, more contemplative aesthetic that aligns with his thematic focus on inner resilience and . This evolution continues in later works, including the 2024 album Rebuild Again, which explores themes of healing and collective resilience following the , 2023, events in , and the 2025 single "Kol Bayaar."

Influences

Alex Clare's early musical development was profoundly shaped by his father's extensive collection of jazz records, which introduced him to the genre's improvisational depth and emotional expressiveness during his childhood in . This foundation in , including exposure to legendary figures through his father's concert experiences from the mid-20th century, instilled a lasting appreciation for instrumental nuance and blues-inflected phrasing. Clare's vocal style draws heavily from soul icons such as and , whose emotive delivery and harmonic richness influenced his approach to and lyrical . He has cited Wonder's tracks like "Love's In Need of Love Today" as personal touchstones for uplift during difficult times, reflecting how these artists modeled and resilience in performance. Growing up in London's vibrant urban scene, Clare absorbed , hip-hop, and electronic elements, blending them into his sound through the city's drum'n'bass and subcultures. This exposure to rhythmic drive and bass-heavy production was amplified by his collaboration with producers and Switch of , whose electronic techniques on his debut album The Lateness of the Hour (2011) introduced drops and futuristic textures that expanded his sonic palette. Following his conversion to in the mid-2000s, Clare's work has been influenced by Jewish spiritual traditions, incorporating themes of and redemption that subtly inform his songwriting and worldview, though his output remains rooted in contemporary genres rather than traditional liturgical forms. These diverse inspirations converge in Clare's music to create a hybrid style where jazz subtlety meets electronic energy and soulful introspection.

Discography

Studio albums

Alex Clare's debut studio album, The Lateness of the Hour, was released on July 11, 2011, by Island Records. The album blends dubstep and soul elements, featuring production contributions from Diplo, Switch, and Mike Spencer on select tracks. Key tracks include "Up All Night," "Treading Water," and "Too Close," which highlight the album's energetic fusion of electronic beats and soulful vocals. It peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart and spent 23 weeks in the top 100, with no certifications reported. His second studio album, , followed on August 8, 2014. The project includes collaborations with songwriter Jim Duguid, who co-wrote several tracks alongside Clare. It explores personal through its writing, peaking at number 98 on the for one week, without any certifications. Tail of Lions, released on November 11, 2016, in the via ETC Recordings, incorporates electronic production with influences, recorded in collaboration with bassist Chris Hargreaves on a . The album draws from religious literature and personal experiences, including themes. Notable tracks include the second single "Running," which features upbeat rhythms emphasizing perseverance, alongside "Get Real" with its complex electronic beats. It did not enter the top 100 Albums Chart and holds no certifications. Shifting to an acoustic approach, Three Days at Greenmount was released on September 14, 2018, presenting stripped-back versions of earlier material recorded in an analog style. Highlights include acoustic renditions of "," "Too Close," and "," focusing on raw emotional delivery. The album did not chart in the UK top 100 and received no certifications. Clare's fifth studio album, Rebuild Again (with Thank You Hashem), emerged as an independent release on November 13, 2024, via Mostly Music. Produced during the COVID-19 era in collaboration with Jamie Hartman, it emphasizes motifs of resilience and hope, inspired by post-October 7, 2023, events. Tracks like the title song serve as anthems for recovery, with the album comprising 10 songs totaling 36 minutes. It has not charted prominently and holds no reported certifications.

Singles and EPs

Alex Clare's singles career began with the release of "Up All Night" in December 2010, marking his debut as a recording artist under . The track, produced by and Switch, blended soulful vocals with electronic elements and later re-charted in 2011 following increased exposure, peaking at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. This was followed by "Treading Water" in July 2011, which reached number 67 on the UK Singles Chart. Clare achieved his breakthrough with "Too Close" in April 2011, a dubstep-influenced track that gained massive traction after featuring in a 2012 television advertisement. The song peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart, spending 36 weeks in the top 100, and reached number 7 on the , marking his highest-charting release in both territories. It also entered the top 10 in countries including , , and , with international remixes contributing to its global appeal. Subsequent lead singles included "Whispering" in 2011, a brooding track from his debut album that received promotional attention and later featured in media such as the trailer for HBO's . Later releases encompassed "War Rages On" (2014, UK #53), "Tell Me What You Need" (2016), "Make Me a Bird" (2018), and "" (2020), reflecting Clare's evolving blend of pop, , and electronic sounds. In 2019, he collaborated with Decco on "Crazy to Love You," a high-energy pop track released via Germany. More recent output includes the 2025 singles "The Cave" (with Afiko.man), "Father", "Daddy Dear", and "Kol Bayaar" (with Levy Falkowitz and ), a collaborative rendition of a traditional Jewish niggun released on October 2. Clare has also appeared on notable featured tracks, including "Living" (2016) with . Most prominently, "Not Giving In" (2012) by featuring John Newman and Alex Clare, which peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and showcased his vocals in a context, and "Endorphins" (2013) by featuring Alex Clare, which peaked at number 10.

Selected singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionAlbumNotes
"Up All Night"2010 #27The Lateness of the HourDebut single; re-charted 2011.
"Treading Water"2011 #67The Lateness of the Hour—
"Too Close"2011 #4
#7		The Lateness of the HourFeatured in IE9 ad; international top 10 in multiple countries.
"Whispering"2011—The Lateness of the HourPromotional single; used in media trailers.
"War Rages On"2014 #53Three Hearts—
"Crazy to Love You" (with Decco)2019—Non-album singleElectronic pop collaboration.
"The Cave" (with Afiko.man)2025—Non-album single—
"Father"2025—Non-album single—
"Daddy Dear"2025—Non-album single—
"Kol Bayaar" (with Levy Falkowitz and Thank You Hashem)2025—Non-album singleTraditional niggun .
TitleYearPeak chart positionArtistNotes
"Not Giving In" (feat. John Newman & Alex Clare)2012UK #14From Home; track.
"Endorphins" (feat. Alex Clare)2013UK #10 track.
"Living" (feat. Alex Clare)2016—House track.
Clare's early EP releases include Up All Night (2010), a self-titled debut featuring the titular track alongside additional material, released independently before his major-label deal. In 2012, he issued Global Concepts (Remixes), a EP compiling electronic reinterpretations of tracks from his debut . These short-form releases helped build his initial fanbase prior to full-length albums.

Awards and nominations

Awards

In 2014, Alex Clare and co-writer Jim Duguid received the Songwriter of the Year award at the ASCAP Awards Night for their composition "Too Close," recognizing the track's substantial commercial and cultural impact following its release in 2011. This honor, shared between the two songwriters, underscored Clare's breakthrough as a notable figure in songwriting. Clare's success with "Too Close" also extended to industry certifications reflecting its sales achievements. The single earned a 2× certification from the (RIAA) in the United States, signifying over 2 million units sold or streamed. This certification highlighted the song's enduring popularity on American airwaves and digital platforms.

Nominations

Alex Clare received a nomination at the 2013 for British Single of the Year for his breakthrough track "Too Close," which highlighted his rising prominence in the UK music scene following its commercial success. This recognition came amid a competitive field that included entries from artists such as , featuring , and featuring , underscoring the song's impact on British pop radio and charts.

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