Alisa Xayalith

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Alisa Xayalith
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Xayalith performing with The Naked and Famous in 2016
Background information
Born1986 (age 35–36)[1]
New Zealand[1]
OriginAuckland, New Zealand[2][1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, keyboard[1]
Years active2007–present[2]
LabelsSomewhat Damaged[9]
Associated actsThe Naked and Famous

Alisa Xayalith (born 1986)[1] is a New Zealand musician, and is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist and keyboard player[1] for New Zealand indie electronic[3] band The Naked and Famous.[10]

Early life[]

Xayalith was born in New Zealand, and is the daughter of Laotian refugees. She has one older sister, one older brother,[11] and two other brothers.[12][13] Shortly after the musician's seventh birthday, her mother passed away[11] from breast cancer.[14] Having grown up in South Auckland,[15][16] New Zealand,[2] the singer's father was a vocalist in a local Laotian ensemble.[16]

The Naked and Famous[]

Main article: The Naked and Famous

In 2006, Xayalith met Thom Powers and Aaron Short at the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand.[17][9] Shortly thereafter, Powers and Xayalith began dating.[18] It was from this encounter, that in 2007, pop band The Naked and Famous was formed.[2] In 2012, the quintet moved to Los Angeles, California, United States.[19] In 2014, Powers and Xayalith ended their romantic relationship, but both continued to remain as members in the band.[18]

The Naked and Famous parted ways with Aaron Short and Jesse Wood in 2018,[20] followed by their split with Luna Shadows and David Beadle some time prior to March 2020.[21] As of December 2021, the ensemble continues to perform as a duo with both Powers and Xayalith.[10]

Solo career[]

In December 2021, Xayalith published a song entitled "High Fidelity", the first tune from the musician's upcoming EP. The track was produced by Simon Oscroft,[10] with a music video directed by Jason Lester.[22]

COVID-19 illness[]

On 20 December 2021, the singer announced that she was diagnosed with COVID-19, and that she was in a romantic relationship.[23]

Critical reception[]

Alex Gallagher of NME Networks describes Xayalith's debut single "High Fidelity" as "a lush, spacious pop cut that foregrounds the singer’s syrupy vocals with shimmering synths and a soaring, effervescent chorus."[10]

With regard to the debut hit, 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".[24]

Discography[]

See also: The Naked and Famous discography

Singles[]

  • "High Fidelity" (2021)[10]

As featured artist[]

As writer[]

Other credits[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "How The Naked And Famous Will Make It In America". Buzzfeed.com. 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  2. ^ a b c d Xayalith, Alisa (2021-02-10). "Line 6 Artists". Line6.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  3. ^ a b Collar, Matt. "The Naked and Famous | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  4. ^ Brody, Caitlin (27 August 2013). "Exclusive: The Naked and Famous' New Song, "A Stillness." Listen In!". Glamour. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  5. ^ Geslani, Michelle (7 July 2016). "The Naked and Famous announce new album, Simple Forms, premiere "Higher" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  6. ^ Libman, K.C. (20 August 2014). "The Naked And Famous Keep The Pressure on Themselves". OC Weekly. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  7. ^ "The Naked and Famous". Radio New Zealand. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  8. ^ Unterberger, Andrew (5 November 2015). "Review: We've Awaited Kate Boy's Debut 'One' Since the Midnight Sun". Spin. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  9. ^ a b "Feature - The Naked And Famous: Gone Where the Weather's Always Good". NZ Musician. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  10. ^ a b c d e "The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith shares debut solo single 'High Fidelity'". NME. December 8, 2021.
  11. ^ a b "The Naked And Famous' Alisa Xayalith On Growing Up As A Refugee". Clash Magazine.
  12. ^ "The Naked And Famous". The Brag. September 9, 2013.
  13. ^ Schneider, Meredith. "Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous Talks Inspiration, Simple Forms, and Burritos". Impose Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  14. ^ "How A 'Tumultuous Period' For The Naked & Famous Resulted In A 'Return To Form'". SGC Media.
  15. ^ "Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous On Stage Fright and Breaking Through". Character Media. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  16. ^ a b Schneider, Meredith. "Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous Talks Inspiration, Simple Forms, and Burritos". Impose Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  17. ^ Shute, Gareth (2020-04-24). "The Naked and Famous - Person". AudioCulture. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  18. ^ a b Geslani, Michelle (2016-07-07). "The Naked and Famous announce new album, Simple Forms, premiere "Higher" - listen". Consequence. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  19. ^ "Naked and Famous: Five go mad in LA". New Zealand Herald. 2011-11-03. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  20. ^ Maher, Natalie (8 March 2018). "The Naked and Famous Reveal Departure of Two Members, Drop Nostalgia-Filled Video For Stripped Version of 'Young Blood'". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  21. ^ Leeson, Josh (March 11, 2020). "The Naked and Famous duo move into the recovery phase". Newcastle Herald.
  22. ^ "The Naked and Famous' Alisa Xayalith drops debut solo single "High Fidelity"". Thelineofbestfit.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  23. ^ Xayalith, Alisa (20 December 2021). ""I feel bad that my bf has to wait on me bc I have COVID. I got him slicing lemons for tea and making me a batch of steel cut oatmeal"". Twitter.com. twitter. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  24. ^ "Alisa Xayalith's 'High Fidelity' is a sun-soaked daydream". Happy Mag. December 8, 2021.
  25. ^ "Episode 001: Chasing Hayley - EP by Kidz In Space". Apple Music. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  26. ^ "Kidsof88 Tickets | 2021-22 Tour & Concert Dates". Ticketmaster NZ. 2013-01-19. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  27. ^ Unterberger, Andrew. "Happy New Zealand Day! 10 NZ Artists Who Could Make A Lorde-Like Leap". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  28. ^ "Felt by The Chain Gang of 1974". Apple Music. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  29. ^ "Move - Single by Peking Duk". Apple Music Australia. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  30. ^ "ATTLAS grows both roots and wings in debut LP, 'Lavender God' [Review]". Dancing Astronaut. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  31. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly - Rage Pack (Hosted By DJ Xplosive & DJ EV)". Hotnewhiphop.com. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  32. ^ "Half Naked & Almost Famous - Machine Gun Kelly". AllMusic. 2012-04-10. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  33. ^ "Alisa Xayalith Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
  34. ^ "Human - OneRepublic | Credits". AllMusic. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
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