Alex Feder

Feder performing with Linkin Park in February 2025

Alex Feder (born November 20, 1984), also known as Leonard Friend, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer.[1]

Feder was the songwriter, singer, and guitarist of the XYZ Affair. After the demise of his previous band, Feder moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and started recording as Leonard Friend.[2]

His first release was the Lynyrd Frynd EP, with lead single "Serious Music". Nylon called the latter "the smoothest-sounding debut we've heard in a while".[3]

In 2013 he released a remix of Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie".[4]

In 2024, Feder became the touring lead guitarist for a reformed Linkin Park, filling in for founding member Brad Delson who chose to step down from touring.[5] He first performed with Linkin Park on September 5, and played on their From Zero World Tour (2024–2025).[6]

Discography

XYZ affair

Leonard Friend/Alex Feder

  • Lynyrd Frynd - EP (2013)[2]
  • LXLF - EP (2013)[7]
  • +1 - EP (2015)

References

  1. ^ Kaplan, Ilana (22 February 2012). "Discovery: Leonard Friend". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Leonard Friend, 'Lynyrd Frynd EP' (Free Album Download)". WXRT/CBS Local. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Leonard Friend, "Serious Music"". Nylon Magazine. Dec 16, 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  4. ^ Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (January 23, 2013). "Check Out Leonard Friend's New Jack Swing Remix Of Justin Timberlake's 'Suit & Tie Featuring Jay-Z'". MTV Buzzworthy. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014.
  5. ^ "BRAD DELSON Says He Won't Be Touring With Reunited LINKIN PARK". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  6. ^ Hé, Kristen S. (2024-09-06). ""This is not the end, this is not the beginning": Linkin Park look to the future with new faces". NME. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  7. ^ Evans, Ronnie (2013-02-25). "Leonard Friend - LXLF EP". EarMilk. Retrieved 13 March 2013.