Sorry X: Turning Heartbreak Into Heavy Rock
For Alexa, Sorry X is more than a name. It is a space where vulnerability can become power.
The solo project grew from a deeply personal period in her life, with her debut album shaped by heartbreak, reflection, and the realization that pain can fundamentally change a person. Written over more than two years, the album captures different stages of that journey rather than telling a single story. Some songs came directly from heartbreak, while others came from looking back and processing everything that had happened.
That progression is reflected in the album's sequencing. Interestingly, the final song written became the opening track. Once Alexa heard it, she knew it belonged at the beginning because it gave listeners a sense of where she ultimately ended up before taking them back through the story. For her, the album needed to feel like a journey and, ultimately, a reminder that the story does not simply end when the pain does.
Finding a Voice Through Sorry X
One of the most compelling parts of Alexa's story is the relationship between her everyday self and the Sorry X persona.
Alexa describes herself as someone who does not naturally ask for help or openly talk about her feelings. Music became the outlet that allowed her to communicate those emotions, sometimes without even realizing she was doing it. Sorry X gave her another layer of freedom to step outside that reserved side of herself.
That transformation is especially visible onstage. Dramatic makeup, sharp outfits, and big boots are not simply part of the aesthetic. They help Alexa feel powerful when she walks onto the stage. The contrast between her stage presence and her more laid back personality away from the spotlight illustrates what Sorry X has become. It is a vehicle for expressing parts of herself that might otherwise remain hidden.
And when she performs, she does not hold back.
Alexa has jumped from the stage and gotten into the pit herself, describing the experience as an endurance test as she runs around and throws herself into the energy of the crowd.
From Heartbreak to Heavy Music
Musically, Sorry X draws from a wide range of rock and heavy music. Alexa mentioned artists including Pierce the Veil, Nickelback, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, and Evanescence among the music she listens to, showing that her influences stretch across different generations and corners of rock.
Her appreciation for the heavier side of music also comes through in her live performances. Songs such as “Are You Down” have become fan favorites despite not being among her most streamed tracks, while “Bullet” has developed a surprisingly powerful live reaction.
That disconnect between streaming numbers and the live experience is something Alexa has noticed firsthand. For her, the reaction of people in the room can reveal something that statistics do not always capture.
“The Wrong One” Brings Drowning Pool Into the Story
One of the biggest collaborations discussed during the interview was “The Wrong One,” featuring Drowning Pool.
The collaboration began after Alexa posted a cover of Drowning Pool's “Bodies” and tagged the band. They discovered the cover, responded positively, and eventually became involved with the song. Alexa said the band was supportive of her vision, with CJ Pierce contributing a guitar solo and Ryan McCombs providing vocals.
The collaboration represents another step forward for an artist who is not afraid to put herself alongside the music that inspired her.
Refusing to Stay in One Box
Alexa is also beginning to explore sides of her songwriting that are newer territory for her.
Working with new producers has pushed her to experiment with different types of songs, including more sensual material. She acknowledged that she had previously put herself into something of a box creatively, but that the process of working with new people has encouraged her to write about subjects and perspectives she had not explored before.
That willingness to experiment seems to be an important part of where Sorry X is headed.
The project already has a deluxe version of the album in the works, along with a cover and a second album currently being developed.
The momentum is already reaching radio. Alexa revealed that “The Wrong One” received heavy rotation on SiriusXM Octane, while “Are You Down” made it onto Test Drive.
More Than an Album
At its core, Sorry X is about turning difficult experiences into something tangible.
Alexa's debut album does not pretend heartbreak is simple. Instead, it documents the different stages of living through it, from the immediate pain to reflection, growth, and eventually becoming someone different on the other side.
Whether she is singing about heartbreak, stepping into a more confident and sensual side of herself, or throwing herself into the chaos of a live pit, Alexa is not afraid to push beyond her comfort zone.
Sorry X is still evolving, and if the next chapter is anything like the first, she is only getting louder.