Xoe-B’s dream of becoming a professional dancer was cut short in 2015 after a long term hip injury lead to a year of learning to walk again. She turned to music and the resulting songs are ripped straight from her heart… Having achieved things like performing at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End and competing in national finals for Ballroom and Lain for 10 consecutive years, her hip injury led to her discovering her passion for music. Xoe-B then developed her songwriting skills and began studying at Northbrook College in 2016 where mentors like Lee Bridges (aka Drum Hacker - author, influencer, drummer, business owner) and Mike Pailthorpe (lecturer, business owner) helped her start her music career. In 2018 she released the single “I, Don’t Care” and her EP “Ignite”. These releases led to supporting songwriter Reg Meruoss and Decosta Boyce at local venue Coast Cafe. She also was on the panel “What’s Next?” discussing the local music scene which featured Rag ‘n’ Bone Man. With the main topic being insufficient venues, Worthing has now opened a 300 capacity venue called The Factory Live. She then had the opportunity to play at festivals such as Paddle Round the Pier and Horsham Garden Music Festival. Xoe-B also played at Worthing’s most prestigious event Sunny Worthing Business Awards and has played at Brighton’s Concorde 2. Later, her 2020 releases indie-pop track “Break of Dawn” landed her Track of the Day on BBC Sussex and Surrey while “I, Never Us” gained a spot on an American radio station. The music video for “Break of Dawn” was a community project in which her fans submitted videos of them dancing and memories made during 2020’s infamous lockdown. She also collaborated with local charity Superstar Arts who provide a creative outlet for young people and adults with learning disabilities to raise awareness and funds for them. Working with local songwriter Melissa Bel (Avril Lavigne) for her first 2021 single “Two’s a Crowd” Xoe-B has broadened her musical horizons and adopting a contemporary RnB vibe with inspirations such as Alicia Keys and Amba Marks. Xoe-B is currently working on her next EP which will explore the mental struggles of lockdown both personally and from a 3rd person perspective. These songs are ripped straight from her soul leaving her vulnerable but stronger than ever. Currently studying at Water Bear College of Music, she is gaining the skills needed to be a DIY artist in the ever-changing music industry.
Music is an expression of emotion and songwriting is a form of therapy and self-healing. There's a song for every mood and I love how music and influence your mood as well!
I have many career aspirations from being a touring artist to building songwriting courses and running retreats to being an author. I'm only at the beginning, I have so much to share and explore and I can't wait!
I'd sort out climate change if I could!!! We have a planet we have been neglecting especially in the last 120 years, it's nearly at the brink of being irreversible and for what? Money. Makes no sense to me!!!
Stomp! by the Brothers Johnson. Such a banger and was my favourite song growing up, always makes me feel good when I listen to it!
Currently, my top 3 are Tori Kelly, Faouzia and Hannah Trigwell
anything and everything
It's okay not to be okay and that you're not alone!
The best part of the job! So rewarding and enjoyable, nothing beats the feeling of pure contentment
Independent artists are now having to be content creators due to the demand of the new. It's crazy to think I can't just write songs all day every day but instead, I have to be my own manager, booking agent, event organiser, website developer, videographer, producer, video editor, social media expert and the list can go on forever. I think it has it's pros and cons, some people will see it as an extension of their artistic creation whereas others see it as an inconvenience and disruption to their actual work.
Totally new to the site so I don't have an informed opinion yet, but it's looking interesting so far!
That the general public and older generation don't take us seriously and think that fame is success in the music industry.
Yes and no - my hometown's main demographic is older people who certainly don't listen to my style of music. It's difficult to get a gig for my target audience other than covers gigs at local pubs.
Determination, self-belief, motivation, willingness to learn and adapt and have the skill of taking to other about yourself without being big-headed (this is super hard)
Melissa Bel Atticus Blue Lobster Pot Chloe Leigh Boudicca