Xandra Tate
Xandra Tate - “this much”
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Xandra Tate is a seventeen-year-old aspiring Christian artist from Arizona! From a very young age, she has had a passion for writing songs and making music. It is truly a dream come true to get to share her love of Jesus through music, and she is so excited to be using the gifts He has blessed her with in this way. She wants to give all the glory to God!
INTERVIEW:
1. “What moment made you realize you wanted to take music seriously?”
I knew I wanted to take music seriously when songwriting went from a fun hobby to an outlet where I let my emotions out, strengthened my relationship with God, and wrestled with my faith. It became something I found refuge with God in, and my love for music and the deep connection it offers made me want to make music for the rest of my life!
2. “Say, your music blew up tomorrow, what’s the first thing you’d do?”
Of course, I would be overjoyed if my music blew up, but I would be sure to stay grounded in the fact that all of the glory belongs to God. I would have such gratitude for the people who made my music theirs and for the gifts and talents I have been given. The goal is to reach people with those talents in a meaningful way, and achieving that would be a dream come true.
3. “What’s a song you’ve made that means the most to you—and why?”
The first two songs I am releasing mean the most to me. My first release, “this much, ” is probably the most meaningful because I was so excited to write it. I was thinking about how little kids say “I love you thiiiiiis much!” with their arms stretched out, and an idea about the parallel between that and the actions of Christ popped into my mind, sparking the idea for this song. I love creating connections between things that seem unrelated because it reminds me that God’s hand is in absolutely everything.
4. “What emotion or mindset do you want people to feel when they hear your music?”
I want people to feel encouraged, joyful, and secure in Christ when listening to my music. However, I also want people to feel that they can lay their weariness in the comforting embrace of Christian/worship music so that my songs can be a comfort in hard times or an extra boost in joyful times. It is my prayer that my music is relatable everywhere from small struggles to strong moments of faith!
5. “What separates you from every other artist in your lane right now?”
In my music, I try to blend real life experiences and faith, because that is what the Christian experience is truly like. I think that sets me apart because there are often two categories of music, secular and worship. In some ways, I want to bridge the gap and stop alienating personal experiences from music about God. I think that both of these things can be compatible and comfort Christians in the fact that they are not alone in their experiences, spiritual or not!
BONUS. “Say someone just became a fan of you—what 1 song should they listen to first and why?”
I only have one song out, so I’d love if people just followed along in my journey!
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