Mxxa serves up indie-synth goodness. Via a range of jams, the local artist has established an alternative poppy formula that prominently features strong synth lines while diving into somber piano ballads (“DEE”), upbeat club anthems (“SLT”) and heavy indie rock energy (“SPIT ME OUT”). The artist refuses to be defined by one particular sound and has been developing a sonically shifting mix since 2020. For more information, visit www.instagram.com/mxxamusic.
What was the first concert you attended?
Big Time Rush. I was, like, 8 or 9, I believe.
What was the first album you owned?
Songs of Innocence by U2. I used to blast this album every day in middle school.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Right now, MICHELLE and Between Friends.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
I’m not the biggest fan of Reneé Rapp. I feel like I don’t really relate to her that much, and her music is personally not my taste.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
I would love to see Lana Del Rey live again. I saw her at Coachella a few years ago, but I was super-far in the back, so I would like to see her closer.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Probably knowing all the words to “It’s Everyday Bro” by Team 10. HA HA.
What’s your favorite music venue?
I really love the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s super nice, and you can see the artist great, no matter where you sit.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“Gnarly Gnarly Like a Bag of Takis,” Katseye.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Melanie Martinez. I was very inspired by her growing up, and her music and aesthetic influenced my music a lot.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
I would ask Melanie Martinez what inspired her to make a movie to her album K-12.
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“affection” by BETWEEN FRIENDS.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Cry Baby by Melanie Martinez.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“SLT” by Mxxa featuring NTHNY.
