Alex Isley "When The City Sleeps" 2026-01-30 ” and a Beach Boys

” and a Beach Boys cover) for a single on Merge Records

alcohol induced musical adventure

and awkwardness while in the throws of the record's namesakes

Make Believe

Alex Isley "When The City Sleeps" 2026-01-30 ” and a Beach Boys"When The City Sleeps" is the natural continuation of Alex Isley's 2025 EP WHEN. (BLUE) The project expands on the themes she introduced earlier in the year, offering a deeper exploration of the duality within her love experiences and relationships set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, specifically the moments that unfold "when the city is asleep." The album highlights the intimate places, late night moods, and emotional reflections that shape her