Interview with XYL
We had the pleasure of interviewing XYL\xd8 over Zoom video.
XYL\xd8\u2019s long-awaited debut album unamerican beauty is out now. Track 1, the title track of the album which is accompanied by a captivating music video, ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRCU4ErcQ7s ) , is a perfect introduction to the overall theme of the album\u2014the many highs and lows of living the so-called \u201cAmerican Dream\u201d. XYL\xd8 sings over the haunting dark pop instrumentation \u201cwe got the dreamers disease / And this feeling is lethal / Nowhere I\u2019d rather be / A sunny place for shady people.\u201d It\u2019s dripping with clever satire, as are other standout tracks on the album, such as \u201cred hot winter\u201d and \u201cstarfucker\u201d. Another track that is sure to be a fan favorite is the last one on the album, \u201cdriving\u201d. The pulsing ballady beat and wistful, velvety vocals are reminiscent of some of XYL\xd8\u2019s older releases, and the song embodies a feeling that many of us can relate to\u2014the comfort of going for a directionless drive and letting the radio blare, drowning out the noise in your head. XYL\xd8 sings \u201cthis seat belt is the closest I\u2019ve felt to real arms around me\u201d and \u201cI think I\u2019ll keep this car forever, the stereo sounds so fucking good.\u201d
XYL\xd8 Co-written and produced by long-time collaborator Lee Newell, the album follows singles \u201cred hot winter\u201d, \u201csugar free rush\u201d, \u201csweetheart\u201d and \u201caliens\u201d. The music video for \u201csweetheart\u201d premiered on Rolling Stone (along with the album release date announcement), while the David Lynch-esque music video for the album\u2019s lead single \u201caliens\u201d had fans incredibly excited for the rest of the album rollout. XYL\xd8 also posted a cryptic album teaser before any music released, setting the stage for the debut album. XYL\xd8\u2019s fans have been after the album for years, and the wait has finally come to an end. They\u2019ve been rewarded for their patience and dedication with a jam-packed album release month full of surprises.
Born and raised in the suburban outskirts of Los Angeles, XYL\xd8 aka Paige Duddy found breakthrough success with brooding debut EP America in 2015, featuring viral hit \u201cAfterlife\u201d. Following a string of sold out one-off headline shows, a platinum record with The Chainsmokers and over 350 million streams on Spotify alone, XYL\xd8 has been described by Nylon Magazine as the \u201cqueen of dark pop\u201d. Before finishing her first headline tour in 2019 with sold out shows across the US and UK, XYL\xd8 launched her own indie label Pretty Records where she has since released four successful EPs, pretty sad (2019), yes & no (2019), The Ganglands Of My Heart (2020) and OUTSIDERS CLUB (2020). Now all focus is on the long-awaited debut album unamerican beauty. With her unapologetic lyric-driven songs covering themes of loneliness, self-discovery and feeling like an outsider, XYL\xd8 has cultivated a loyal fanbase around the world.
Paige grew up in a large musical family. Her grandfather was a jazz drummer and percussionist who was a huge influence on her interest in music. She started writing and recording music with her brother and in 2015 they released their first song, \u201cAmerica\u201d, which led to them signing with Sony\u2019s Disruptor Records. After a couple years as a duo they decided to split. Paige continued solo as XYL\xd8 and began releasing music independently. Said Paige \u201cMy career started from 0 again and suddenly for the first time in my career I was able to make my own decisions.\u201d Long-time co-writer Lee Newell (former frontman of the bands Viva Brother and Lovelife) has continued to work on the project as co-writer and producer
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