ANIMATED “ANOTHER DAY” VISUALIZER AVAILABLE TODAY, FULL-LENGTH ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE IN FEBRUARY
Raw, atmospheric post-rock and the haunting beauty of classical Chinese melodies collide on “Another Day,“ the bold debut single from XIA-3. Listen HERE or by clicking the artwork above.
Centered around the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither, XIA-3 is a groundbreaking trio led by award-winning virtuoso Jing Xia, with powerhouse support from well-established St. John’s punk rockers Ritche Perez (baritone guitar) and Brian Downton (drums). Kindred spirits eager to defy convention, XIA-3 reimagines ancient musical traditions to create electrifying East-meets-West soundscapes that seamlessly weave world music, metal, jazz, prog, experimental rock, and more.
Borne of Jing Xia’s dream of blending her Chinese heritage with contemporary genres, XIA-3 embodies a dynamic and unexpected fusion of cultures and sounds. In this spirit, “Another Day” presents itself not just a song, but as a statement — a vision of what modern music can be when boundaries are shattered and new possibilities unfold.
The release of the single follows a slew of festival appearances (Sappyfest, Newfoundland Folk Fest, DuneFest, Sound Symposium) and accolades (Rising Star of the Year and Instrumental Artist/Group of the Year at the 2023 MusicNL Awards) over the past two years. The new track sets the stage for the trio’s debut album, Interworlds, which is set for release in February 2025 via LHM Records and Acadian Embassy.