Alisa Xayalith

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Alisa Xayalith
Alisa Xayalith wearing dark clothes, singing into a microphone onstage
Xayalith performing with the Naked and Famous in 2016
Background information
Born (1986-08-24) 24 August 1986 (age 39)
New Zealand[1]
OriginAuckland, New Zealand[2][1]
Genres
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboard
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Years active2007–present[2]
LabelsSomewhat Damaged[9]
Member ofThe 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[3] band the Naked and Famous.[10]

Early life

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Xayalith, the daughter of Laotian refugees, was born in New Zealand and grew up in South Auckland. She has one sister and three brothers.[11][12][13] Shortly after Xayalith's seventh birthday, her mother died[11] from breast cancer.[14][15][16][2] Her father was a vocalist in a local Laotian ensemble.[16]

Career

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2006–2021: The Naked and Famous

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In 2006, Xayalith met Thom Powers and Aaron Short at the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand.[17][9] They formed the band the Naked and Famous, and Powers and Xayalith began dating.[18] In 2012, the quintet moved to Los Angeles, California.[19] In 2014, Powers and Xayalith ended their romantic relationship but remained part of the band.[18]

The Naked and Famous parted ways with 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 composed of Powers and Xayalith.[10]

2021–present: Solo work

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In December 2021, Xayalith published a song entitled "High Fidelity", the first single from her EP Superpowers, which was released in 2022. The track was produced[10] by Tyler Spry[failed verification] and Simon Oscroft,[10] with a music video directed by Jason Lester.[22]

In April 2025, Xayalith released her debut studio album, Slow Crush. This was preceded by the singles "Chaotic", "Ordinary Love", "Boys & Guitars", "Roses", and "What the Hell Do We Do Now".[23]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Slow Crush
  • Released: 4 April 2025[23]
  • Label: Nettwerk
  • Format: CD, digital
List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Superpowers
  • Released: 18 November 2022[24][25]
  • Label: Alisa Xayalith
  • Format: Digital

Singles

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  • "High Fidelity" (2021)[10]
  • "I'll Be There" (2022)[26]
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As songwriter

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Other credits

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References

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