Detroit-based dream-pop artist Xelli Island has unveiled her highly anticipated EP, Streets Of A Spiral, an enchanting collection of tracks that will transport listeners on a mesmerizing sonic journey. Blending grooving beats, subtle synth work, infectious vocal melodies, and emotionally-penned lyrics, this EP showcases the diversity of Xelli’s musical talent and her ability to connect deeply with her audience. Drawing inspiration from her blue-collar, bicultural upbringing in Detroit and her experiences visiting family in The Philippines, Xelli Island brings a unique perspective to her music. Her songs are imbued with a charming yet humble wisdom, reflecting her down-to-earth approach to establishing a creative life in the music scene.

Each track on the EP reveals a different facet of Island’s artistry. From the soulful tones of ‘The End Of Us’ to the full-out indie-pop anthems like ‘Days Go By’, the record captures a wide range of moods and emotions. Colourful instrumentals provide the perfect backdrop for Island’s signature-sounding vocals to shine, as she delivers heartfelt performances that resonate with listeners. The overall concept revolves around finding one’s way back to oneself after being led astray by relationships. Xelli Island’s introspective lyrics shed light on the challenges and complexities of love, intimacy, and self-discovery. It’s a journey of breaking free from societal pressures and the intoxicating allure of romance, ultimately finding self-worth and joy independently.

 “Streets Of A Spiral is an EP about finding the way back to yourself after years of relationships that led you astray. I imagine each relationship is a little spiral on the greater path of life. They are winding and endless and hypnotising, but whether you decide to travel upward or downward determines everything. It’s so easy to get sucked into the orbit of people you love, and sometimes it’s tricky and terrible and you have to drive away. So this is an EP about getting in my beloved car and driving away. Away from romance and its consuming nature, away from the pressures of finding a partner and settling down, and finally cutting loose all of the tension and strings that form within the world of intimacy and relationships. 
It’s five songs that were written on a very winding but familiar path. The path of losing yourself in lust and love with someone that isn’t right for you, and then the process of finding self-worth and joy again, entirely on your own. Something that I believe is Universal but is also a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. To me, my car has always been an incredible source of freedom. The way you can just get in and go anywhere you decide. And most of the time it’s just parked outside of your house, but the option is always there.”

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