In honor of Women’s History Month, Atwood Magazine has invited artists to participate in a series of essays reflecting on identity, music, culture, inclusion, and more.

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Today, Chinese-American female producer, singer, and DJ XIE highlights the female artists who paved the way and inspired her sound – including Peggy Gou, LP Giobbi, and more – in a special playlist for Atwood Magazine’s Women’s History Month series!

XIE (pronounced “Shay”) is a rising producer and DJ making waves in the house music scene. A versatile multi-hyphenate artist, XIE writes, records, and performs her own vocals blending her skills as a songwriter and musician into a signature sound that fuses UK-inspired tech house with pop crossover elements. Classically trained in piano and strings, she brings depth and precision to her productions. XIE has graced the stages of Coachella’s Do LaB, HARD Summer, and EDC Las Vegas, as well as shared the spotlight with artists like Bob Sinclar and Kyle Watson. With a recent release on the esteemed label Thrive Music and her upcoming debut on the UK label Lady of the House, XIE is solidifying her status as a must-watch force in electronic music.

XIE’s latest single “LOVE LANGUAGE” is out now ahead of her upcoming ‘Kick Drum Heart’ EP, coming this April via Lady of the House!

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HER SOUND, HER POWER

by XIE

“Oblivion” – Grimes

Grimes was one of my biggest inspirations when I first started in electronic music. I remember watching her on stage singing and playing keyboard and then knowing she produced all her music – I was in awe and thought I need to be doing this! Her OG songs are my favorites there’s something so raw and special about them.

“Galt” – LP Giobbi

LP is such an amazing artist and human. I’m so impressed with everything she’s doing in her own career as well as how she uplifts other budding female creatives in the industry. I also identify with her having a classically trained background and think it’s so cool melding that with electronic music. 

“Find The Way” – Peggy Gou

I love seeing Peggy flourish as a fellow Asian woman in dance music. Using her own vocals brings a synergy to all her music and I think the way she blends her fashion sense into her brand is super dope. 

“I Don’t Remember” – Walker & Royce, VNSSA

VNSSA is an amazing DJ and producer (and such a real one too irl!) This song is one of my favorites from 2024.

“Forget About Me” – Aluna, Diplo, Durant

I love so many of Aluna’s songs and find her voice dope and unique. She’s a great songwriter and it’s not often that I love everything an Artist puts out, but I really admire her work.

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