A Maryland-based musician, XIANNE-XI has recently released her new EP, ‘From The Heart’, a release she has candidly called a “special surprise” for her fans. A wonderfully personal collection of tracks, the EP dives headfirst into intimate themes of love and inner turmoil, painting a raw and introspective picture that reflects her roles as a mother, producer, songwriter, and poet.
With its experimental electronic soundscape, ‘In The Mix’, the EP's opening track, instantly establishes the tone. It's a daring opening cut that displays XIANNE-XI's talent for complex production and daring synth work. It’s a song that perfectly steers the listening experience, pushing forward and hinting at what’s to come.
Next up is ‘Model Walk’, which introduces a steady groove fit for a dance floor. The beat and hypnotic vocals shine, the tempo quickens, and the sound cascades, preserving the exploratory nature of the EP and giving it a modern twist. Elsewhere, the arpeggiated synth lines and layered vocals of ‘Can You Feel Me?’ showcase a different, alluring side to the EP. XIANNE-XI’s ability to blend various musical eras into powerhouse tracks is on full display, creating this timeless and wonderfully immersive experience.
‘Trapped Inside The Mind’, the EP's halfway point, abruptly changes to a darker, more rock-influenced sound, adding some grit to the dazzling electronic anthems. It’s a welcome and snaring change before tracks like ‘Heartbreak’ snap you back into an alt-pop atmosphere with incandescent synth strings and vocal effects.
In the closing moments, ‘Silence Is Golden’ shines. A song centred around ebbing ambient tones, it marks the EP's conclusion in perfect form. These shimmering textures, supported by a steady beat, produce a calming and engrossing ambience that unifies the project with a feeling of peace and introspection.
‘From The Heart’ showcases XIANNE-XI's ability to seamlessly combine a variety of musical influences into a bold, expressive form. For those looking for music that transcends genre boundaries and stimulates the imagination with its intricate and engrossing production, this EP is a captivating listen.
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