Ahead of the release of her sophomore album, The Sex Was Good Until It Wasn’t, the Vancouver based pop powerhouse presents “Monster.” This introspective pop anthem delves deep into the psyche of the singer, unveiling her raw emotions and confronting her torn morality with unflinching honesty. Set against a backdrop of ethereal melodies and lush instrumentation the single envelops listeners in a dreamy, intimate soundscape reminiscent of Xana's signature style.
Listen/Share: Xana “Monster”
“Monster" sees Xana confronts her past indiscretions head-on, embracing a newfound sense of accountability while grappling with the complexities of her own motivations. Written in the intimate format of a confessional diary entry, the song offers a poignant glimpse into the inner workings of the artist's soul, inviting listeners to join her on a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
The Sex Was Good Until It Wasn’t is a passionate, nuanced portrait of a woman looking directly into the darkness and seeing a flicker of light on the other side. For Xana, the hurt she details on the album reflects a necessary truth she needed to see in order to heal.
The record travels across a spectrum of relationship experiences, refusing to be boxed into one thing. “This album is all about the different relationships that I've had. Some are sexual, some have not been sexual at all, there are some that are traumatizing, and there are relationships after sexual trauma, as well as healing from that,” Xana says, “It tells the stories of my relationships with myself, friends, and partners, with family dynamics, too. The heaviest part of the album is when we are diving into the sexual trauma chapter of it, which I don't really shy away from. I'm pretty bold and blunt about it.”
The Sex Was Good Until It Wasn’t shows that, in confronting some of the hardest experiences you’ve ever endured, particularly at the hands of someone else, you must confront your own shadows to get through it.
The Sex Was Good Until It Wasn’t is out May 10th.