From South Carolina, versatile recording artist and rising star Xan DuBose delivers a stunning 6-track EP titled Black & White.
The talented singer-songwriter blends jazz, soul, contemporary sounds, and a touch of country into a unique musical cocktail. Influenced by legends like Bill Withers and contemporaries such as Brandi Carlile, DuBose crafts songs that are both timeless and refreshing.
Her newest project, Black & White, takes listeners on an emotional journey through various musical landscapes. The EP showcases DuBose's ability to seamlessly transition between genres while maintaining a cohesive sound that's distinctly her own.
The project's intro track, "Serious Craving," kicks things into gear with a mysterious, sultry, and emotional introduction that wastes no time unveiling DuBose's exceptional vocals and irresistible flairs. She expresses that helpless feeling of having a "Serious Craving" for someone special, and in the most attention-commanding way possible. It's an exceptional vocal showcase and a peek into her personal, immersive songwriting process.
Diving into song number two and the EP's title track, "Black and White," Xan DuBoseshowcases her jazz influences with an uplifting, tender, and tranquil introduction that feels like you're at an upscale French cafe. Her soothing vocals and broad range are impressive, and her raw lyrics make the listener think twice. It's a refreshing track that makes way for song number three.
Hitting play on "Don't Dream It's Over," we're greeted with the familiar and classic 1986 Crowded House tune in a stunning, jazzy, heavily acoustic rendition. Xan DuBose does an incredible job of maintaining the song's initial impact while adding her own emotion and flair, making it all the more timeless. The gentle production paired with Xan DuBose's chilling harmonies makes this one unforgettable.
Reaching the EP's second half with track four, "Unbreak," Xan DuBose takes us to the piano and wears her heart on her sleeve. As she grabs our attention with her velvety vocals, the gentle piano backs her up alongside smooth, jazzy drums. It's a cathartic, poetic, cinematic, ultra-personal experience that sees Xan DuBose in her most vulnerable state yet.
The emotion continues into track five, "Sweet Stories," where Xan DuBose tells the tale of a lost soul living in a world of fire and liars. This song packs the anticipation with pulsating guitars that bring a powerful rock edge, leading us to the exhilarating hook that feels like a weight being lifted off our shoulders. It's a truly captivating listening experience that's bound to stir up and release some emotions deep within.
Landing on the EP's outro track, "Vice," Xan DuBose serves up a hot plate of country rock with a modern blues flair that sends us straight to the dancefloor. It's an empowering, passionate song that sees Xan DuBose showcase her exceptional vocals once more. While she expresses how everyone has their "Vice," she heads to the outro without a care in the world to close the project on a deeply powerful, sultry, attention-commanding note.
Experience Xan DuBose's genre-defying talent with her new 6-track EP, Black & White, now available on all digital streaming platforms.