Q&A: LEXXE Casts a Danceable Magic Spell with “DISCO WITCH”
BEWITCHING DARK-POP DIVA – LEXXE has cast a spell over the music scene, firmly cementing herself as one of the most exciting talents in electro-pop with her latest track “DISCO WITCH.” Groovy and hypnotic, the track showcases LEXXE’s talent for crafting irresistibly danceable melodies and powerful, true-to-self lyrics, as she sings “walk my way if you want it, babe / let my rhythm carry you away,” inviting listeners into her enchanting world, where opulence meets raw emotion.
“DISCO WITCH” blends thundering bass with seductive dance floor beats and ascendent synths, creating a glittering auditory tapestry that mirrors LEXXE’s own dazzling persona. Her otherworldly vocals rise and fall with the pulsating rhythm, each note dripping with a sense of mystique and allure. The result is a track that not only commands the dance floor but also leaves a lasting impression on the listener.
LEXXE’s signature opulence shines through in “DISCO WITCH,” as her sound is a swirling blend of influences, yet it remains distinctly her own. Her ability to merge dark, seductive themes with infectious dance rhythms sets her apart in a crowded field, making her a force to be reckoned with.
The production of “DISCO WITCH” is meticulously crafted, each element working in harmony to create a cohesive and captivating experience. The thundering bass lines provide a solid foundation, while the dance beats drive the song forward with an irresistible momentum. The ascendent synths add a layer of ethereal beauty, elevating the track to new heights. This intricate production underscores LEXXE’s artistry and attention to detail, highlighting her as not just a singer, but a visionary artist.
In an era where pop music can often feel formulaic, LEXXE stands out by infusing her work with a unique blend of glamor and grit. Her lyrics are both personal and universal, resonating with anyone who has ever felt the pull of the dance floor or the allure of self-expression. “DISCO WITCH” is a celebration of individuality and empowerment, wrapped in a package that is as captivating as it is danceable.
As LEXXE continues to rise, her influence on the electro-pop genre becomes increasingly evident. “DISCO WITCH” is a shining example of her talent and potential, a track that promises even greater things to come from this dark-pop diva. With her enchanting sound, LEXXE is poised to take the music world by storm, one spellbinding track at a time.
LUNA: Thank you for sitting down and talking to Luna. Our readers would love to get to know you and your music more. For any readers who aren’t familiar yet, what inspires your artistic style and creative persona?
LEXXE: Let's say if you like Stevie Nicks and Lady Gaga and with darker tones in your pop. And artistically, I'm very spooky and witchy. I love to think that I would be able to tour with Depeche Mode, but it's like a baby of all of them.
LUNA: What kind of atmosphere or emotional space do you aim to create for your listeners?
LEXXE: Atmospherically I like creating a sense of nostalgia, and I definitely like healthy escapism to a world that's not here.
LUNA: You just released your latest single “DISCO WITCH” and I love the ethereal energy and how much of a multifaceted approach you take with experimenting with your soundscaping. What is the inspiration behind the single?
LEXXE: I was writing my upcoming album and my producer and my girlfriend were playing around with the bass for a random beat they were making. I was on my way to go judge a drag competition at House of Yes. They made that baseline that was in “DISCO WITCH” and I had 10 minutes before I had to leave and I was like, ‘Guys, why would you make this? It's so good.’ I was starting to already feel like this character from the album was aligning with me and I was wearing veils in public and being a little more open about my spirituality and how much I love to dance and how that feels like its own type of ritual for me. In a feature last year, my friend Phil said that I made witchy disco hits, which is funny because I kept joking that I’m the disco witch or I’m the pop music witch. People were saying I’m like Stevie Nicks. I was thinking if she’s the white witch, then I’m the pop witch. I wanted to use that title for a while. The song came naturally. I think because I was dressing that way, I was feeling it. I was going to host a drag competition. It's really just all of the things that the disco witches are supposed to be. Anything that can take you out of a bad dream or a bad day, so drag, queerness, my friends and music.
LUNA: “DISCO WITCH” is accompanied by a music video. What is the inspiration behind the video and how was your experience filming it?
LEXXE: House of Yes – where I went right after I wrote the chorus – has this really big moon aerial piece that I've performed in once. I love the moon. I was staring at it the whole time and sitting under it and I was thinking that I needed to be on the moon. I've been at House of Yes for so many disco nights and it's where I escaped with my friends. Originally, I wanted to shoot the single or the record art on the moon, and I knew I wanted to finally wear silver sequins and I always wear black. My friend helped me make this amazing sequin cape as an ode to Stevie and that's why at the end of the “Stand Back” music video, we see a little bit of “DISCO WITCH” just because it's telling you where it was inspired. Then we shot it there and we kept filming. It felt like such a pretty visual that’s beautiful and natural. I did not plan to release the whole visual for it. It was magical.
LUNA: “DISCO WITCH” is one of your first releases since your EP Santa Sangre last fall and it seems more of a deeper dive into your artistic evolution. Have you experimented more or taken any risks – either lyrically, sonically or emotionally – with “DISCO WITCH” since your previous releases?
LEXXE: I think that leaning into disco was something that I always wanted to do because I grew up listening to Donna Summer and France Joli. My mom would hustle in the 80s and compete as a hustle disco competition girly, so it's something that's close to my heart, but I didn't know if I had the space to do it. I've always struggled with genre defying. I realized it's always you, even if it's sounding like a different genre. When I heard the baseline that they made, I knew I wanted to go full disco with this. I think that was a sonic jump, but it came after the songs that we were writing that whole week for the album where there's many sonic jumps. I would like to call the upcoming album like a cheese plate of me, so you get every side of what I like. It's a charcuterie board.
LUNA: I know that visual storytelling plays a huge role in your music with your work as an artist and dancer. What can fans expect from you in this new era of music in terms of visuals and aesthetics?
LEXXE: I thought I was going to be a choreographer or a dancer when I grew up. I've always had to see things moving to music and I think that's why I feel so important about it. Whenever I would escape down a rabbit hole on YouTube, it would always be Lady Gaga videos and all her videos had easter eggs in them and they are long, beautiful videos. I've always wanted to do a concept album, so this upcoming album is a concept album. It's about myself and all the different ghosts that live in myself. I am shooting a full length movie music video. There's one more visual coming in September that's another easter egg, but I think you'll get a little closer to me from a personal level with all the visuals, even though they'll have an extra level of camp that is a little less metaphorical. I'm leaning on the idea that things being haunted don't have to be in an old house from the 30s, like we can go into my childhood while serving some 90s Fran Drescher witch vibes.
LUNA: Even from your visuals, I love the hints to old Hollywood and pin-up girls and showgirls. Do you have any specific old Hollywood icons you take inspiration from or channel into your music?
LEXXE: I definitely love Rita Hayworth. I think that she made a huge transformation, which was sad. They made her look less Latina than she was. I relate to her and trying to fit in wherever you can and changing yourself and I'm trying not to in honor of Rita Hayworth. I really love Marilyn Monroe just like everyone, but I think she's such a good actress and so she could be so scary sometimes because of how she would really go into herself with the character and how vulnerable she actually was. I really love watching movies where she's really trying to act and everyone wants her to be the bimbo. She'll always find a moment to make it really important. I don't know if this counts as old Hollywood, but Wuthering Heights with Laurence Olivier in it is a huge visual inspiration for me. There's a lot of references to that movie on the record.
LUNA: Previously we talked about your background in dancing and how you released your dance video to your song “X” last year. Dance obviously plays a very healing and transformative role in your music. Say if someone is a new listener of yours, which song should they dance to from your discography first and why choose that song?
LEXXE: I literally thought about this the other day because it's Pride Month and I was wondering what song am I giving people to play in the club? My song “18:22” from the Santa Sangre EP – it’s not a sexy dance song, but that's the kind of song that hit me in the club that is the dancing on my own sad dance song. I would start at “18:22” so you can really get the effect of all the things that I actually love. If you really want to really lose it, I would put on “I Came to Eat” from the last EP too because she's very drag-inspired.
LUNA: Can you give our readers any hints about what to expect from this new era of music?
LEXXE: Sonically, everything that I love is on it. There's hints of dark wave. There's a very sad atmospheric ballad. I get pretty experimental with live instruments and feeling closer to that TV element of myself where I really just let myself sing. Lots of vulnerable moments. Lots of scary moments where we actually tried to feel scared in the studio with the sounds we were making. I'm trying to push the boundaries, like if Santa Sangre was a toddler then the next album is a continuation of “Greedy.” In the first song I make a reference to “Greedy,” so it's all in the same world. Visually, mob wife witches everywhere, but there’s also ghosts and old Hollywood characters stuck in the place that we wrote. It's centered around a place, so there's people, entities, and creatures stuck in the place, and flowers that can talk.
LUNA: How are you feeling in this current era of your career and what does the rest of the year look like for you that you would love to share with Luna?
LEXXE: I'm feeling awesome. I keep trying everyday to not rush. For a while I didn't want to make a concept album because we are all stuck in this machine of putting out minute and a half songs every four weeks. Although I do adhere to some of the rules just to stay in line with the general public, I'm really excited that I'm choosing to lean into something I wanted to do for so long. I think that because I'm doing that, more people are finding it. I feel good and a little scared because it could go over people's heads that I spent years and years making this amazing world. As long as I'm happy doing it, I feel really excited.
