Alex James returns with “Figure It Out Now”, the second single from his four-track EP "The Outcast". After a period of questioning and a health scare, he returns with force, exuding strong, deeply human vibes. It’s no mere comeback song, it feels more like a statement of resilience. It’s an anthem for anyone who ever felt like they needed their life all figured out before they were ready.
They are the first rock band in history to be fronted by a musician living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Songwriter Alex James Kennedy fronts the band, drawing on his personal experiences and artistic objectives, he creates music that fuses tradition with emotional impact, resulting in modern classic rock.
Released as the second single from the EP, “Figure It Out Now” follows the single “Quarantine P.01,” and is the next chapter in "The Outcast" story. This album is about that feeling of living in a bubble, watching the world change quickly outside the window, and about finding yourself at home within it. On this second single, that theme crystallizes as an examination of how society always expects success to arrive when all the answers are already known. It’s the emotional arc of the song that strikes a chord. It begins in a place of doubt, with the burden of what others think heavy on your mind. Then it gradually steers toward determination. The message is clear and powerful. You don’t have to keep anyone else’s timetable for your life to go well.
Prolific indie-pop from the not-quite-folk band includes a driving, reflective, and purposeful take on classic rock. It has an energy that cannot be manufactured, deepening with every listen. With "The Outcast" arriving in theaters soon and “Figure It Out Now” arriving on streaming services, Alex James is making it clear that sometimes, the most provocative thing you can say is to keep on going until you figure it out.