Alisa Xayalith Explained

Background:person
Alisa Xayalith
Birth Date:1986 8, df=y
Birth Place:New Zealand[1]
Origin:Auckland, New Zealand[2]
Occupation:Musician, songwriter
Years Active:2007–present
Label:Somewhat Damaged[3]
Current Member Of:The Naked and Famous

Alisa Xayalith (born 24 August 1986) is a New Zealand musician best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player[1] for the indie electronic band the Naked and Famous.[4]

Early life

Xayalith, the daughter of Laotian refugees, was born in New Zealand and grew up in South Auckland. She has one sister and three brothers.[5] [6] [7] Shortly after Xayalith's seventh birthday, her mother died[5] from breast cancer.[8] [9] [10] [2] Her father was a vocalist in a local Laotian ensemble.[10]

The Naked and Famous

In 2006, Xayalith met Thom Powers and Aaron Short at the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand.[11] [3] They formed the band the Naked and Famous, and Powers and Xayalith began dating.[12] In 2012, the quintet moved to Los Angeles, California.[13] In 2014, Powers and Xayalith ended their romantic relationship but remained part of the band.[12]

The Naked and Famous parted ways with Short and Jesse Wood in 2018,[14] followed by their split with Luna Shadows and David Beadle some time prior to March 2020.[15] As of December 2021, the ensemble continues to perform as a duo composed of Powers and Xayalith.[4]

Solo career

In December 2021, Xayalith published a song entitled "High Fidelity", the first tune from her upcoming EP, Superpowers, which was released in 2022. The track was produced[4] by Tyler Spry and Simon Oscroft,[4] with a music video directed by Jason Lester.[16]

Critical reception

Alex Gallagher of NME Networks described "High Fidelity" as "a lush, spacious pop cut that foregrounds the singer's syrupy vocals with shimmering synths and a soaring, effervescent chorus".[4] Referencing the song, Dan Shaw of We Are Happy Media stated that "With shimmering retro synths and powerhouse vocals front and centre, it blooms with romantic colours", going on to say that the "accompanying video mirrors the lyrical reveries of Xayalith, making a star of the Californian landscape".[17]

Discography

See also: The Naked and Famous discography.

EPs

Singles

As featured artist

As songwriter

Other credits

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How The Naked and Famous Will Make It in America . Buzzfeed.com . 6 October 2016 . 11 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Alisa . Xayalith . Line 6 Artists . Line6.com . 10 February 2021 . 11 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Feature - The Naked And Famous: Gone Where the Weather's Always Good . NZ Musician . 11 December 2021.
  4. Web site: The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith shares debut solo single 'High Fidelity'. NME. 8 December 2021.
  5. Web site: The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith on Growing Up As a Refugee. Clash Magazine. 14 February 2017 .
  6. Web site: The Naked and Famous. The Brag. 9 September 2013.
  7. Web site: Meredith . Schneider . Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous Talks Inspiration, Simple Forms, and Burritos . Impose Magazine . 15 December 2021.
  8. Web site: How a 'Tumultuous Period' for The Naked & Famous Resulted in a 'Return to Form'. SGC Media.
  9. Web site: Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous on Stage Fright and Breaking Through . Character Media . 29 July 2014 . 11 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Meredith . Schneider . Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous Talks Inspiration, Simple Forms, and Burritos . Impose Magazine . 11 December 2021.
  11. Web site: Gareth. Shute. The Naked and Famous – Person . AudioCulture . 24 April 2020 . 11 December 2021.
  12. Web site: Michelle . Geslani . The Naked and Famous announce new album, Simple Forms, premiere "Higher" – listen . Consequence . 7 July 2016 . 11 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Naked and Famous: Five go mad in LA . New Zealand Herald . 3 November 2011 . 11 December 2021.
  14. Maher . Natalie . The Naked and Famous Reveal Departure of Two Members, Drop Nostalgia-Filled Video F for Stripped Version of 'Young Blood' . Billboard. 8 March 2018 . 8 March 2018.
  15. Web site: The Naked and Famous duo move into the recovery phase. Josh. Leeson. 11 March 2020. Newcastle Herald.
  16. Web site: The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith drops debut solo single "High Fidelity" . Thelineofbestfit.com . 11 December 2021.
  17. Web site: Alisa Xayalith's 'High Fidelity' is a sun-soaked daydream. 8 December 2021. Happy Mag.
  18. Web site: New Music: Alisa Xayalith – I'll Be There | AnalogueTrash. 11 September 2022.
  19. Web site: The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith shares the Origins of new solo single "I'll Be There": Exclusive. Jonah. Krueger. 9 September 2022.
  20. Web site: Alisa Xayalith – I'll Be There (Official Music Video). www.youtube.com.
  21. Web site: Episode 001: Chasing Hayley – EP by Kidz in Space . Apple Music . 15 December 2021.
  22. Web site: Kidsof88 Tickets | 2021–22 Tour & Concert Dates . Ticketmaster NZ . 19 January 2013 . 15 December 2021.
  23. Andrew . Unterberger . Happy New Zealand Day! 10 NZ Artists Who Could Make a Lorde-Like Leap . Billboard . 15 December 2021.
  24. Web site: Felt by The Chain Gang of 1974 . Apple Music . 15 December 2021.
  25. Web site: Move – Single by Peking Duk . Apple Music Australia. 17 January 2020. 3 February 2020.
  26. Web site: 5 February 2020 . ATTLAS grows both roots and wings in debut LP, 'Lavender God' [Review] ]. 3 March 2022 . Dancing Astronaut.
  27. Web site: Machine Gun Kelly – Rage Pack (Hosted By DJ Xplosive & DJ EV) . Hotnewhiphop.com . 14 October 2011 . 15 December 2021.
  28. Web site: Half Naked & Almost Famous – Machine Gun Kelly. AllMusic . 10 April 2012 . 15 December 2021.
  29. Web site: Alisa Xayalith Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More . AllMusic . 15 December 2021.
  30. Web site: Human – OneRepublic | Credits . AllMusic . 27 August 2021 . 15 December 2021.

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