Biography

Los Angeles based Chinese-American Producer, DJ, and Singer-Songwriter XIE (pronounced “Shay”) is a rising force in the house music scene. Capturing hearts with her moody, melodic soundscapes and edgy lyricism, XIE’s unique personality and inherent artistry coming from a family of fine artists runs deep through every aspect of her project. From designing her artwork and lyric videos to writing, producing, and performing her songs, XIE’s multi-hyphenate creativity knows no bounds. Raised with a penchant for artistic expression, XIE was trained as a classical pianist and violist since the age of 5 and performed with the esteemed Premier Youth Symphony. As she grew up, she navigated the depths of her genetically-ingrained passions, studying Fine Art and honing her musical talents. Drawing inspiration from artists like ZHU, Grimes, Wax Motif, and Chris Lake, XIE taught herself to produce as a way to further extend the skills in her toolbox. No stranger to the dance music scene, XIE has spent years refining her craft as a producer in the electronic music realm. After releasing a string of singles with Casablanca/Republic Records, and performing at revered festivals such as Coachella’s DoLab, HARD Summer, and EDC Las Vegas, the 2020 pandemic saw XIE turning to focus on the evolution of her sound. Now, embodying the soulful spirit of house music XIE returns with an alluring blend of house, techno, and pop with her new single ‘Birds In Paradise’, out March 24th via Thrive Music.