XISTENTIAL | ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Xistential is an alternative pop musician from Burlington, Vermont, known for crafting deeply relatable music that effortlessly blends pop, EDM, indie, and hip-hop elements. Xistential creates music designed to resonate with listeners on a personal level, bridging the gap between unique experiences and universal emotions.

Influenced by legendary artists like Johnny Cash, Def Leppard, EDEN, and Ryan Caraveo - Xistential began making music in 2013, exploring a variety of genres and refining a sound that defies easy categorization. His musical journey evolved significantly from the “Ad Astra” era—an album representing a chronicle of personal growth and self-discovery—to his current work, which he describes as his most refined and intentional yet.

Xistential’s songwriting process is characterized by bursts of intense inspiration, often fueled by personal experiences. Songs emerge quickly, driven by powerful emotions and ideas, resulting in music that’s authentically raw and impactful. Despite this intuitive process, the artist emphasizes that listeners often connect more deeply with the music itself than with the persona behind it.
 

A significant but lesser-known challenge for Xistential is managing a vocal condition. Nevertheless, this challenge hasn’t deterred his passion or productivity; instead, it highlights Xistential’s resilience and dedication to the craft.

Fans can look forward to a more mature sound with upcoming releases, including new tracks that are deeply personal and introspective. These songs follow “Echo,” an earlier composition that provides listeners with insight into Xistential’s artistic evolution. The intentional release schedule aims to showcase Xistential’s growth clearly, helping fans appreciate the nuanced progression in real-time.

Ultimately, Xistential aims to create a space where listeners can deeply relate to his music, finding comfort and connection in songs that articulate emotions and experiences uniquely yet universally accessible.