Alex Warren Talks New Album ‘Wild Child,’ Grief & Success of ‘Ordinary’ | Billboard News Interview

Alex Warren opens up about the stories behind his new album Wild Child in this Billboard News Interview—from writing through grief and honoring his late parents to processing the life-changing success of his Billboard Hot 100 hit “Ordinary.” Alex WarrenYou have to think how many love songs I’ve written about this girl, you know? Like, at a certain point she’s like, “Alright, dude. I get it.” Hey, it’s Alex Warren, and you’re watching Billboard News. Melinda NewmanI’m Melinda Newman with Billboard News, and we’re here with Alex Warren- Alex WarrenHey Melinda Newman. . . Who’s got a new album coming out. Alex WarrenThat I do. Melinda NewmanIt’s been a while since I’ve seen you. Alex WarrenI know. Melinda NewmanAnd you were just telling us you were surfing this morning. Alex WarrenI was. Melinda NewmanSo life is good. Alex WarrenIt is, honestly. I’ve been surfing every day since I’ve been here. I love being in California, ’cause all I do is just surf and eat burritos. That’s literally it. I, I’m. . . I wish I was, like, a cool partier, showing up to all the celebrity hangouts. I literally, uh, f–k off and go surf. Melinda NewmanI think you’re making the right choice. Alex WarrenYeah. Melinda NewmanIn addition to the surfing- Alex WarrenYeah Melinda Newman. . . you’ve had a really unbelievable year. This time last year, you were riding the wave-. Alex WarrenYeah, there you go. Alright . . . Melinda NewmanOf your Hot 100- Alex WarrenYes Melinda Newman. . . smash,” Ordinary.” Watch the full video above!