The Naked And Famous
Bio
New Zealand indie electronic ensemble The Naked And Famous are known for their effusively melodic anthems, informed by dance-oriented '80s-style post-punk and synth-pop. Since their breakthrough with the platinum-selling debut Passive Me, Aggressive You in 2010—featuring the chart-topping hit "Young Blood"—the band has been a defining force in the genre, offering deeply emotive, synth-inflected albums that balance cinematic grandeur with raw vulnerability.
Formed in Auckland in 2008 by vocalist Alisa Xayalith and instrumentalist/vocalist Thom Powers, The Naked and Famous first gained attention with two early EPs before expanding into a full live band. Their debut LP launched them onto the global stage, leading to an extensive world tour of over 200 shows.
In 2012, the band relocated to Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, to work on their sophomore release. In Rolling Waves (2013) featured the singles "Hearts Like Ours" and "I Kill Giants," reaching #4 in New Zealand and #14 on Billboard's U.S. Top Alternative Albums chart.
In 2016, the Naked and Famous returned with their third full-length album, Simple Forms. The album came after an extended hiatus during which time Powers and Xayalith ended their romantic relationship; a painful transition that informed the recording of the album. Produced at Powers' home in Echo Park in Los Angeles, Simple Forms featured the single "Higher.”
In 2018, they delivered A Still Heart, which featured acoustic versions of songs from their previous albums. Following the album's release, the band parted ways with its longtime live members. In the wake of their departure, Powers and Xayalith brought on board keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Luna Shadows for live shows before beginning work on their fourth album.
Released in July 2020, Recover is The Naked and Famous' most emotionally direct album, marking a new chapter as a duo for Thom Powers and Alisa Xayalith. Its radiant single "Sunseeker"—a heartfelt ode to Xayalith's dog—embodies the album's themes of healing, connection, and finding light in unlikely places.
Bio
New Zealand indie electronic ensemble The Naked And Famous are known for their effusively melodic anthems, informed by dance-oriented '80s-style post-punk and synth-pop. Since their breakthrough with the platinum-selling debut Passive Me, Aggressive You in 2010—featuring the chart-topping hit "Young Blood"—the band has been a defining force in the genre, offering deeply emotive, synth-inflected albums that balance cinematic grandeur with raw vulnerability.
Formed in Auckland in 2008 by vocalist Alisa Xayalith and instrumentalist/vocalist Thom Powers, The Naked and Famous first gained attention with two early EPs before expanding into a full live band. Their debut LP launched them onto the global stage, leading to an extensive world tour of over 200 shows.
In 2012, the band relocated to Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, to work on their sophomore release. In Rolling Waves (2013) featured the singles "Hearts Like Ours" and "I Kill Giants," reaching #4 in New Zealand and #14 on Billboard's U.S. Top Alternative Albums chart.
In 2016, the Naked and Famous returned with their third full-length album, Simple Forms. The album came after an extended hiatus during which time Powers and Xayalith ended their romantic relationship; a painful transition that informed the recording of the album. Produced at Powers' home in Echo Park in Los Angeles, Simple Forms featured the single "Higher.”
In 2018, they delivered A Still Heart, which featured acoustic versions of songs from their previous albums. Following the album's release, the band parted ways with its longtime live members. In the wake of their departure, Powers and Xayalith brought on board keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist Luna Shadows for live shows before beginning work on their fourth album.
Released in July 2020, Recover is The Naked and Famous' most emotionally direct album, marking a new chapter as a duo for Thom Powers and Alisa Xayalith. Its radiant single "Sunseeker"—a heartfelt ode to Xayalith's dog—embodies the album's themes of healing, connection, and finding light in unlikely places.
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