Hong Kong-based Songstress, XTIE (pronounced as X-T), has released her debut EP, APOLLO-23, today. A beautifully crafted physical copy is available for purchase here, and you can watch XTIE unbox the EP https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs30M4_IAAP/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

Recently making her debut in the GRAMMYS Press Play Series, XTIE is back to celebrate her 3 year music journey where she’s been writing, producing, and performing. APOLLO-23" is an ode to her journey as an artist, a celebration of her creativity and passion, and a testament to her “cosmic pop” sound. APOLLO-23 delves into XTIE's exploration of life, the universe, and the relationship between humanity and nature. Using the Greek myth, APOLLO is the God of Sun and Light, Music and dance, XTIE wishes to take you onboard onto her spaceship and enjoy a journey of self-discovery, self love, and she hopes her songs can be a beam of sunlight into listeners’ life. Despite our lack of understanding about ourselves, we are always curious about the world beyond our planet. In reality, we can board our own spaceship and explore ourselves, our life, our bodies, the world we inhabit, time, and embrace what we already have.

With all 8 tracks written and produced by XTIE, each one was crafted with care and attention to detail. Focus track #5, “#FF,” stands for final fantasy and is an Anthem of Independence for those who need it. XTIE explains “it’s about realizing that your love to yourself is more important than relying on other people's love. I don't need to romanticize this toxic situation, I just need to walk away and celebrate my independence and self love.” “Flower Town” sets the EP’s tone with its dreamy, ethereal sound and lyrics that speak of longing and yearning. “Spaceship” is a catchy, pop-infused tune that's impossible not to sing along to, while “Skin” is a haunting, melancholic ballad that will leave you feeling raw and vulnerable. “Skin” (under the skin ver.) is a bonus track only available by purchasing a physical album. It’s a re-imagined live recording version of XTIE’s new arrangement. Track #6, “麥田看守員” (Field of Gold), is sang in Cantonese and an ode to XTIE’s hometown of Hong Kong. With lyrics about being thankful for what you already have and not chasing something that isn’t meant for you, XTIE wrote this as a “thank you” to her supporters throughout the years.

Hailing from Hong Kong, XTIE is an independent artist that self-produces, writes, arranges, and performs her own songs. Already having garnered support from Recording

Academy, Earmilk, Wonderland Magazine, Billboard ID, MTV Asia, BBC Radio, NOTION and more. Her singles have charted and peaked at No.1 across radio stations in Hong Kong and Taiwan. XTIE recently played at Ear Up Music Festival 2023 at Macpherson Stadium and a sold-out headline concert in Hong Kong. Making her first overseas appearance in the UK playing at London, Brighton and Wrexham, XTIE was featured at music festivals like FOCUS Wales and The Great Escape in May. MTV Asia praised XTIE stating; "Not only gifted with warm jazz-tinged vocals, she also writes, arranges, produces, and performs her songs that are shimmering." Earmilk raved about her previous release; "XTIE continues to set herself up as a promising talent in the industry with her flair for transportive productions." Apart from her releases as an artist, her production credits include stellar-level acts and TV shows from Hong Kong, including but not limited to: Janice Vidal, Alfred Hui, ViuTV King Maker IV, (a girl group idol competition) etc. XTIE is also currently writing and producing for A-Pop / K-pop markets as well. Aptly describing her music as “cosmic pop”, the Hong Kong producer-singer weaves shimmer yet sophisticated pop beats with candid stories about the universe.

"XTIE continues to set herself up as a promising talent in the industry with her flair for transportive productions." — Earmilk

"Not only gifted with warm jazz-tinged vocals, she also writes, arranges, produces, and performs her songs that are shimmering." —MTV Asia

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