Alisa Xayalith

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Alisa Xayalith (born 24 August 1986) is a New Zealand musician best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboard player

Early life Xayalith, the daughter of Laotian refugees, was born in New Zealand and grew up in South Auckland. She has one sister and three brothers. Shortly after Xayalith's seventh birthday, her mother died In 2012, the quintet moved to Los Angeles, California. In 2014, Powers and Xayalith ended their romantic relationship but remained part of the band. followed by their split with Luna Shadows and David Beadle some time prior to March 2020. As of December 2021, the ensemble continues to perform as a duo composed of Powers and Xayalith.

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". Label: Nettwerk Format: CD, digital

EPs + Title Details Superpowers Released: 18 November 2022 Label: Alisa Xayalith Format: Digital

Singles "High Fidelity" (2021)

As featured artist "Psychadelic Girl" by Kidz in Space, from Episode 001: Chasing Hayley (2009) "Tucan" by Kids of 88, from Modern Love (2012) "Forget" by The Chain Gang of 1974, from Felt (2017) "Move" by Peking Duk (2020) "Half Light" by Attlas, from Lavender God (2020)

As songwriter "Half Naked & Almost Famous" by Machine Gun Kelly, from Rage Pack (2011) as well as Lace Up/Half Naked & Almost Famous (2012) "Little Deaths" by Sir Sly, from The Rise & Fall of Loverboy (2021)

Other credits Various background vocals, Human by OneRepublic (2021) Co-writer, "Bloodredroses" by Soojin (2023)