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Bubbly, soulful and colourful pop singer-songwriter Joy Xande is back with another emotionally-charged EP; 183 is available everywhere today. Keeping inline with her electric sound that listeners have come to love, Xande ushers angelic and honest songwriting to today’s music culture.

In 2020, Xande’s 4th formal release, EP 183, was produced by R&B/Hip-Hop audio engineer/producer AODAN.

“August was a summer of complete freedom when it came to songwriting” said Xande on the latest release. “183 is about the relatable stories that have truly hit home in my life  —  transparency is how I secure a bond with others.”   

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Guests and new listeners are encouraged to not miss a thing by staying up-to-date on all things Joy Xande via her socials (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) to connect.

There is no life without water.
— Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

Xande’s listeners congregate around the new release’ gaining over 10,000 streams in its first month.  Set to engage new listeners with previously released “Jump,” “Lockdown” exhibits Xande’s dedication to producing emotionally profound narratives through song.

“I knew my intent when writing was about releasing past hurt and finding the recipes to healing myself” said Xande when speaking of “183.” “Each song is a perception on how we handle our emotional intelligence — it’s a story within a story. It’s what we’d like to say but don’t actually verbalize; I chose to sing it. “

 

The new EP includes a handful of new tracks, including “Second Best,” “All Is Well” and “Ain’t on My Mind.” Featuring an assemblage of unique melody’s throughout, the record has a distinctive tenacious taste that listeners can distinguish from the first song to last.

The songs are mature, romantic and timeless.  It’s easy to see that Xande is eagerly shaping her own craft in the world of songwriting/performance while taking some expressive chances with this new release.  

Since her first official release “Jump”  in 2019, Xande has quickly become a rising star in her own right. With more than 50,000 streams to her name, Xande’s style remains as crystalline as ever and as the years progress, she devotes her time to a crafty and wild fan base as an independent artist.


ABOUT JOY XANDE

"WHEN DID ALL THIS START?"

My father was a bass vocalist in my great-grandfather’s church. In my birthplace, Springfield, Illinois, I was taken to church as an infant on a regular Sunday basis. The soulful tone I have was influenced by the choir I watched during practices and in the future I was able to acquire lessons through The Royal Conservatory of Music because of my interest in music at age 3/4. As I was moved back and forth across the border and I lived with my mother's side of the family to pursue an education.

Being isolated on car rides, moving from Ontario to Illinois summer vacations tended to be my hotspot to show off talents & skills. I would be 5 years old and our family could be on our way to a splash pad near Disney World in Orlando, FL, and I would be singing a detailed version of “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys. Province through state, I was surrounded by the stars in the midnight skies. On those long car rides, we'd stop off at pits and I saw so many different faces, in many different places and many of them smiled back at me. That let me know, no matter where I go, I loved what I see and it loved me back; The world truly is a beautiful place when you're little and on the road."

"The music on these trips influenced me to really sing out loud with my parents, especially that of late 50's through 00's (that's all my father had on his Cassettes/CD's, besides the classical music, steady rock and reggae.) My mother was pushed by family members to get me into vocal lessons/modelling and so she did. I took vocal lessons from age 3/4 through eight and piano lessons from age four through ten; soon after, I taught myself how to play the guitar at the age of twelve. I am grateful for my parents consistent nudge to pursue what sets my soul on fire."

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"WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?"

"My purpose in life is to influence people of all ages to recognize that although this world is a tough place to thrive and drive, your heart is your engine. We should love what we are given in such a short amount of time, no matter what our circumstances may be. A negative matter could become a great matter in the blink of an eye — It is essential to recognize that time on this earth is a gift."

"Music is a universal language that I grew up speaking. A lot of us recognize music as a feeling rather than a sound, a science, even. I love to provide people with a feeling for them to envision and interpret what they feel, even if that means closing their eyes and having them drift into a mini music video in their heads [Laughs]. I love to detail my life with colour and influence others to do so."

"It takes time to love one's self. I like to teach that to those that listen to my music and visit my socials. I always want people to know how important it is to respect and love yourself as much as you can. When you treat yourself properly, no one else can make you feel low."

"It's a balance of integrity and courage, with a little bit of sugar and spice mixed in. Your courage will be the biggest part of your journey, and your integrity is what makes you strong, I encourage that."

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"WHO ARE YOUR INFLUENCES?"

“I appreciate anyone who has a positive message or a great concept to convey to the world. Those who influenced me to make practically anything, whether it be music, visually or anything regarding artistic value [Laughs]."

"There hasn't been a day in my life that I can remember that I haven't been singing a song or playing an instrument. Writing came shortly after, of course, and I would spend morning’s with my grandfather outside singing songs at early hours, waking up all the neighbours."

"I can say the only thing that changed from the age of three year's old is that I am no longer singing my songs on the veranda; I sing them into my microphone for the world to hear and my neighbours too. I'm lucky to have the influences I do around me to push me everyday to become better and strive for higher achievements."

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"WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"

"Everything I see around me motivates me. I can find beauty in just about anything, really. Most of all, I adore being in a place of stoic silence when I think of concepts to write new material, but when I'm not writing, I'm reflecting and visualizing new ways to reach beautiful people."

"I love fitness dearly. It helps me to focus and train for anything I have to record; why be breathless when I can be prepared? Preparation is key in my world; I lead a very busy lifestyle and I'm always on the go, so I have to be diligent in the way I move. Water is another one of those things that motivates me, good for the soul, spirit and mind.”

"Water heals people and it symbolizes so many great things like motion, transformation, reflecting, depth - I guess you could say I'm motivated by the waves."

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"WHERE ARE YOU GOING, NEXT?"

"Only time can tell, but I see myself influencing a culture of people wanting to be expressive in more ways than we are shown. It's in our motion, in our spirits and in more than just our minds. We are powerhouses and everyday we should challenge ourselves to wake up and do something different, raw and new. There’s also new music on the way, so I always advise you to keep one ear to the ground, [Laughs]."

"I may go crazy doing it but I'm going to change the world." 

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