Xi Lyu is the driving force behind Black Jasmine. Her music is influenced by her Chinese heritage & her love of Western Opera. A unique fusion of cultures.
Music
It’s refreshing to discover a band bringing back the essence of passionate, unapologetic grit, and not at the cost of skillful or captivating musicianship.
There’s a distinct level of focus to the songwriting & this speaks volumes for the artist as a writer & composer knowing exactly what it is that he’s about.
The music is a reflection of the artist’s battle to defeat a continuous cycle of self-destructive behavior stemming back nearly a decade.
The passion & emotion within the performances is clear & forever captivating. Stunning melodies & hooks that will stay with you long after listening.
The purity of acoustic guitar picking, the sensational pairing of the two voices; a gorgeously structured, incredibly thoughtful piece of songwriting.
There are plenty of laid back yet creatively intense soundscapes to get lost within, and in terms of lyricism & character there’s a lot to appreciate.
There’s an influx of swagger & power that demands your attention. A passionate, talented, thoughtful artist, and top quality creative production.
This is high powered, highly passionate, ever inspiring music, with every possible flavour thrown in at various moments to continuously spice things up.
A powerful & ultimately very real collection of songs, from an artist with a clear sense of character & style of songwriting. Well worth experiencing.
An almighty offering of punk rock revival, an outspoken & upbeat piece of music, with a pretty striking video.
The depth & passion with which this was created is clear, everything takes into account these real feelings & experiences that drove the artist to compose.