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LOS ANGELES, CA-
“… Next up was Alisa Xayalith, known for being the lead singer of alt-pop giants The Naked and Famous, I wasn’t aware that she was performing at this show It caught me quite off guard. For fans like me, who fell in love with The Naked and Famous’ shimmering synth anthems, her solo turn felt like the next chapter. While The Naked and Famous is on hiatus, Alisa has been forging her own path, releasing her debut solo album Slow Crush earlier this year.
Her set was light, dreamy, and intimate—yet backed by the same soaring melodies I remembered. When she performed “Alone With You,” (a song I had to identify after her performance as I unfamiliar with her solo repertoire) I was captivated. That song floated across the room, and I was so moved I bought the LP immediately after the show. Listening to Slow Crush on vinyl at home, it didn’t surprise me that “Alone With You” the first track. It felt like rediscovering a cherished memory—Alisa’s voice soft yet strong, revealing depths I’d never heard before. Every lyric feels purposeful, layered with nuance and emotional texture. If this performance was any indication, Slow Crush is a powerful step forward and captures the listener like a whispered secret….”
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