Rex Orange County

Alexander James O'Connor (born 4 May 1998), known professionally as Rex Orange County, is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. O'Connor rose to prominence in 2017 following multiple features on Tyler, the Creator's Grammy-nominated album Flower Boy, including the single "Boredom". NPR Music journalist Zoë Jones has described O'Connor's music as "a bright blend of hip-hop, jazz, and bedroom pop".Under the Rex Orange County moniker, O'Connor has released one mixtape, Bcos U Will Never B Free (2015), and three studio albums: Apricot Princess (2017), Pony (2019), and Who Cares? (2022). Both Pony and Who Cares? made the top 5 in the UK and US, and the latter topped the UK Albums Chart. O'Connor also released a live album, entitled Live at Radio City Music Hall, in 2020.

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Reviews / Live

Live Review: Rex Orange County @ Riverstage Brisbane

"This is by far the best show I’ve ever toured; I’m not even kidding."

News / Music

Grentperez Announced As Special Guest For All Rex Orange County Australian Shows

Get in early to catch grentperez' alluring live show.

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Rex Orange County Adds Extra Australian Shows Due To Overwhelming Demand

Tickets are selling fast - don't miss out on the additional shows.

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Rex Orange County Is Heading To Australia This September

These shows will be ‘One In A Million’, so ‘If You Want It’ (that being a ‘10/10’ experience), there should be ‘Nothing’ stopping you from ‘Making Time’ to get in the ‘Waiting Room’ for tickets.

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Rex Orange County Sexual Assault Charges Dropped

"I have never assaulted anyone, and I do not condone violence or abusive behaviour of any kind."

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Rex Orange County Has Cancelled His Australian Tour

"This is the last thing I want to do. I love touring and I am so sorry to be letting anyone down. I look forward to getting back to it as soon as I can."

Features / Music

Album of the Week

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Rex Orange County, despite his meteoric glow-up, is keeping it DIY

He’s had an incredible few years, and it’s only getting better: we spoke to singer-songwriter Rex Orange County about tour, travel, independence and Alicia Keys..

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Loving Rex Orange County Is Easy But You'll Be Head Over Heels With 'Pony'

With so much new music and so little time, we often find ourselves falling into the habit of listening to the same five songs over and over. But no longer because 'The Music' is here to help with our Album Of The Week. This week, we were smitten by Rex Orange County's latest LP, 'Pony'.

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What Does It Take To Get Rex Orange County's Sound? ABBA, Kanye & Blink-182, Apparently

Alex O’Connor, aka Rex Orange County, makes music riddled with neurotic optimism. But, as he tells Carley Hall, he’s still trying to stay upbeat.

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Rex Orange Country Confirms Australian Headline Tour

What a way to end the week!

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Rex Orange County – Pony

"O'Connor pulls us into his head with highly engaging and relatable lyrics."