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X
Y
oung Xandria played her first sold out show in The Mayflower pub in London four nights
ago. How was it? ā€œAn old French man came up to me,ā€ the cordial Xandria recollects, ā€œand
said heā€™d seen the Vaccines had perform a few days before I came along and said it was going
to happen for you too!ā€
That poshly spoken chap isnā€™t the only person falling Arse over elbow for Xandria. Unless
youā€™ve been hibernating under a rock, you have heard of her too. Most certainly via ā€˜Donā€™t
Come Running Backā€™ ā€“ the alternative rock anthem that has been leaking its way around the
net faster than Kim Kardashianā€™s bikini selfie, in addition to her most recent single ā€˜Wreck
That Bassā€™, a fire-raising debut has the nation rocking to its charismatic beat.
If being named the preeminent innovative upcoming artist of the century wasnā€™t enough, everything has suggested that
her new single ā€˜Two Finger Saluteā€™ could be something not even Lana Del Rey can write up herself, meanwhile Xan-
driaā€™s European tour (sold out) have emphasised the impact Xandria is going to have on the music industry and its fans;
bringing rage, her cocky attitude and last but not least her slaminā€™ bod that would
put Megan Fox to shame. ā€œIā€™m surprised the show did so well, feeling a bit like the
Female Justin Bieber of alternative musicā€ the outgoing Xandria reminisced while
she laughed sarcastically to herself, ā€œIā€™m kind of sh*tting myself if Iā€™m going to be
frank, itā€™s a f**king huge crowd, not for- getting Iā€™m going to be the only one on
stage...but it should be fun. Iā€™m not one to shy away from a challengeā€.
Raised and brought up by a single parent, Xandria has been brought up to stay
humble and down to earth, ā€œI hate it when celebrities talk about being ā€˜down to
earthā€™ when all they do is flash their cash and pretend like nothingā€™s going on in
the world. Iā€™d like to think that Iā€™ll be able to give back, even if Iā€™m ā€˜famousā€™ or not;
my mum taught me a maxim that I live by ā€œthe more you give the more you
receiveā€, I know it sounds cheesyā€ Xandria giggled, letting us see that thereā€™s more to
this ā€˜bad girl bravado she buts on, on stage, ā€œIā€™m a strong believer in karma...once I
went swimming with my friend and he fell into the pool, and of course the lovely
girl I am, I started laughing at him; seconds later I was sinking in the pool, so I pretty much nearly drowned...KARMA!ā€.
Xandriaā€™s sarcastic face brought forth the idea that sheā€™s a bit of a practical joker.
Xandria is the best new artist in the UK, and thrown at her is a platinum record and what is known to be the best album
of this year! ā€œI try to pay the least attention to all the hype about my music as possible,ā€ Xandria shrugs, clearly not
focussed on the fame and the possible stampede of screaming Xandria fans that could possibly climb through the doors
and tear her limb from limb. ā€œIā€™m more unaware of it now than ever, I donā€™t exactly search myself on the internet or
purposely listen to my songs on the radio when I know theyā€™re playing my songs, the only time I hear about the hype is
when I talk to my mum and friends; mostly when I do interviews. Iā€™m pretty astonished people like what I do, I get to do
what i love and do it as a job...what more could I ask for really.ā€
ā€œIā€™m pretty tired -most people I know are tired- tired of having to wait three minutes to hear the chorus to a damn song!
Donā€™t get me wrong, there is so much great music out there believe me, I just feel as though people are getting stuck in
this never ending phase where lyrics donā€™t seem to matter at all; and of course there are those people who go along with
it and pretend theyā€™re enjoying what theyā€™re listening to...theyā€™re just followers,ā€ Xandria coincides. ā€œI prefer to have
straight forward right in the middle music, but I feel like people are doing the exact reverse thing. And of course sheā€™s
right, thatā€™s an issue that has to be put out there.
Playing the guitar and piano, no wonder Xandria has got such an opinion about music; at five Xandriaā€™s mum nudged
her to learn to play instruments, ā€œShe said she wanted me to express myself through music; I was a vocal child, I suppose
I still am.ā€ Xandira admits light-heartedly as she notices the near to rant she nearly gave us when expressing her view on
todayā€™s modernised music scene.
ā€œIā€™m friends with the Vaccines you know; they are so funny. Iā€™m pretty close to Justin, he tends to be as opinionated and
as funny as I am; Iā€™m not trying to sound big headed by calling myself funny by the wayā€ Xandria laughed anxiously
as she thought over what she just said, she continued saying ā€œJustin plays the guitar just like I do, we tend to have a
jam session and get into our music; the room is always silent when we play our music. Somehow everyone seems to be
entranced in our guitar playing. Me and Justin tend to make up random songs that sometimes donā€™t even make senseā€
Xandria giggled to herself. ā€œThe other boys are just so funny, I went with them around Europe because I was their
opening actā€¦they pretty much pranked each other nearly every single day I was with them.ā€
We asked Xandria how long she thought she would be doing music for.
ā€œi donā€™t see myself doing music for the rest of my life, but i certainly enjoy it; itā€™s my life passion and i cant see myself
ever doing anything different with my life. I donā€™t call what I do a job, the fact that I get to do what I love for a very long
time makes everything worthwhile; the pay isnā€™t that bad either.ā€ She laughed sarcastically as she continued, ā€œIā€™d like
to think Iā€™ll be doing and making music for about 25 years. I donā€™t think anyone will want to listen to my music when
Iā€™m like 50, who knows what kind of music will be popular then or what music Iā€™ll be interested in, I guess if I build a
Xandria world tour
Shut up and listen album.
This autumn Xandria will be tour-
ing around the world; you better get
your tickets before they sell out. Go
on the ā€˜name of magazineā€™ website to
order your tickets when they come
out. Donā€™t be a coach potato and get
off your a*s and buy tickets! Xandria
will be touring all major cities such
as London, Paris and NYC.
Xandria talks about who inspires her
when it comes to writing songs.
ā€œI mean I listen to so many people
and so many people inspire me but
I just canā€™t et enough of Michael
Jackson! I know weā€™re in two com-
plete music genres but I just love his
music, itā€™s catchy and I can relate to
some of his songs. Heā€™s the most tal-
ented artist I know. I love to listen to
the arctic monkeys pretty often, they
tend to get me more in the mood
when Iā€™m about to write some lyrics
downā€
Xandria talks about Coldplay
They are musical geniuses!!
Theyā€™re the ultimate band; who
doesnā€™t know any of their songs?!!
surel;y if someone didnā€™t know
any of their songs they must have
been living under a rock.
Theyā€™re one of the bands i still
listen to even know...theyā€™re my
childhood. They focus on their
music and that shows through
when you listen to their new
AND old albums.
ā€œTwo
Finger
Saluteā€
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great fan base they would follow me
in what I was doing and follow me
in my journey of music as I discover
myself. I know that while Iā€™m a musi-
cian Iā€™m going to go through a jour-
ney, a musical journey and personal
growth. My fans will go through
this with me and thatā€™s something
Iā€™m willing to share with them and
anyone who wants to go through this
transition with me.
That poshly spoken chap isnā€™t the only
person falling Arse over elbow for
Xandria. Unless youā€™ve been hiber-
nating under a rock, you have heard
of her too. Most certainly via ā€˜Donā€™t
Come Running Backā€™ ā€“ the alternative
rock anthem that has been leaking its
way around the net faster than Kim
Kardashianā€™s bikini selfie, in addition
to her most recent single ā€˜Wreck That
Bassā€™, a fire-raising debut has the na-
tion rocking to its charismatic beat.
If being named the preeminent
innovative upcoming artist of the
century wasnā€™t enough, everything has
suggested that her new single ā€˜Two
Finger Saluteā€™ could be something
not even Lana Del Rey can write up
herself, meanwhile Xandriaā€™s Europe-
an tour (sold out) have emphasised
the impact Xandria is going to have
on the music industry and its fans;
bringing rage, her cocky attitude and
last but not least her slaminā€™ bod that
would put Megan Fox to shame. ā€œIā€™m
surprised the show did so well, feeling
a bit like the Female Justin Bieber
of alternative musicā€ the outgoing
Xandria reminisced while she laughed
sarcastically to herself, ā€œIā€™m kind of
sh*tting myself if Iā€™m going to be
frank, itā€™s a f**king huge crowd, not
forgetting Iā€™m going to be the only one
on stage...but it should be fun. Iā€™m not
one to shy away from a challengeā€.
Raised and brought up by a single
parent, Xandria has been brought up
to stay humble and down to earth, ā€œI
hate it when celebrities talk about be-
ing ā€˜down to earthā€™ when all they do is
flash their cash and pretend like noth-
ingā€™s going on in the world. Iā€™d like
to think that Iā€™ll be able to give back,
even if Iā€™m ā€˜famousā€™ or not; my mum
taught me a maxim that I live by ā€œthe
more you give the more you receiveā€, I
know it sounds cheesyā€ Xandria gig-
gled, letting us see that thereā€™s more
to this ā€˜bad girl bravado she buts on,
on stage, ā€œIā€™m a strong believer in kar-
ma...once I went swimming with my
friend and he fell into the pool, and
of course the lovely girl I am, I started
laughing at him; seconds later I was
sinking in the pool, so I pretty much
nearly drowned...KARMA!ā€. Xandriaā€™s
sarcastic face brought forth the idea
that sheā€™s a bit of a practical joker.
Xandria is the best new artist in the
UK, and thrown at her is a platinum
record and what is known to be the
best album of this year! ā€œI try to pay
the least attention to all the hype
about my music as possible,ā€ Xandria
shrugs, clearly not focussed on the
fame and the possible stampede of
screaming Xandria fans that could
possibly climb through the doors and
tear her limb from limb. ā€œIā€™m more
unaware of it now than ever, I donā€™t
exactly search myself on the internet
or purposely listen to my songs on the
radio when I know theyā€™re playing my
songs, the only time I hear about the
hype is when I talk to my mum and
friends; mostly when I do interviews.
Iā€™m pretty astonished people like what
I do, I get to do what i love and do it
as a job...what more could I ask for
really.ā€
ā€œIā€™m pretty tired -most people I know
are tired- tired of having to wait three
minutes to hear the chorus to a damn
song! Donā€™t get me wrong, there is so
much great music out there believe
me, I just feel as though people are
getting stuck in this never ending
phase where lyrics donā€™t seem to
matter at all; and of course there are
those people who go along with it and
pretend theyā€™re enjoying what theyā€™re
listening to...theyā€™re just followers,ā€
Xandria coincides. ā€œI prefer to have
straight forward right in the middle
music, but I feel like people are doing
the exact reverse thing. And of course
sheā€™s right, thatā€™s an issue that has to
be put out there.
Playing the guitar and piano, no won-
der Xandria has got such an opinion
about music; at five Xandriaā€™s mum
nudged her to learn to play instru-
ments, ā€œShe said she wanted me to
express myself through music; I was
a vocal child, I suppose I still am.ā€
Xandira admits light-heartedly as she
notices the near to rant she nearly
gave us when expressing her view on
todayā€™s modernised music scene.
ā€œIā€™m friends with the Vaccines you
know; they are so funny. Iā€™m pretty
close to Justin, he tends to be as opin-
ionated and as funny as I am; Iā€™m not
trying to sound big headed by calling
myself funny by the wayā€ Xandria
laughed anxiously as she thought
over what she just said, she continued
saying ā€œJustin plays the guitar just like
I do, we tend to have a jam session
and get into our music; the room is
always silent when we play our music.
Somehow everyone seems to be
entranced in our guitar playing.
Me and Justin tend to make up
random songs that sometimes
donā€™t even make senseā€ Xandria
giggled to herself. ā€œThe other
boys are just so funny, I went
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ā€œDonā€™t waste your
time or time
will waste you.ā€

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  • 1. BOutsidethebox Outside The box Exclusive interview with Justin from the Vaccines ā€œI created Skrillexā€ meet the man behind the monster Pete Doherty destroys the O2 - special live report Noel Gallagher ā€œIā€™m powerful just like Godā€ Bored? Skint? How to start a re- cord label in 2 months In the studio kaiser chiefs, radio head, muse, oasis XandriaFirst Major Interview February 2014 Ā£3.90 $6.36 ā‚¬4.67 issue 293 www.outsidethebox.com The Nationā€™s Biggest Music Magazie
  • 2. www.outsidethebox.com COutsidethebox M@oUtsidethebox BOutsidethebox Arctic Monkeys 11 The Killers 56 Friendly Fires 23 Paramore 12 Muse 24 Mumford and Sons 36 Mistyā€™s big adventure 34 Young Knives 37 Youthmovies 29 School of seven bells 15 Klaxons 35 Nirvana 16 Letā€™s tea party 21 Little joy 44 Guns Nā€™ Roses 38 Foals 27 Death vessel 14 Florence & The Machine 30 AC/DC 47 Kodaline 54 Capital Cities 38 The Chevin 51 Coldplay 64 The Courteeners 19 Crystel Fighters 66 Dinner and a suit 41 Fall Out Boy 53 Iron & Wine 45 Goo Goo Dolls 16 Open Season 50 Half Moon Run 31 Hunter Hunted 67 Imagine Dragons 22 Jet 59 Josh Weller 46 The Kooks 52 Lana Del Rey 48 Lifehouse 69 Linkin Park 18 M83 55 Madeon 32 Band Index Reviews Regulars News Features Why their new album is worth the wait 71 MGMT The supergroup expand its membership 17 OASIS Backstage with Noel in London 49 GLASVEGAS 43 Muse Theyā€™re dreaming of a black christmas 13 The Killers For those about to read...we salute you Are they ready for rockā€™s premier league 20 Cage The Elephant 72 Overrated bands Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day, U2! Hey, itā€™s not our call... 25 Bombay Bicicle Club Outside The box 43 Review From the moment Goo Goo Dolls made the courageous decision to walk out to Pink Floyd at the Rockefel- ler Center last Thursday night, there was a feeling that it would be all down- hill from there. And regrettable, it was. The best songs of the month 70 access all areas Inside Josh Weller (quite literally), in the studio Foals, Muse and The Killers. 57 out of the box 50 67 out of the box quiz 75 Final Demand Nirvana take a punishment. Ke$ha takes to the glittery Vegas stage. would you exoect any different? 77 33 37 40 5829 28 60 The perils of chatting bollocks to jeournalists
  • 3. www.outsidethebox.com COutsidethebox M@oUtsidethebox BOutsidethebox X Y oung Xandria played her first sold out show in The Mayflower pub in London four nights ago. How was it? ā€œAn old French man came up to me,ā€ the cordial Xandria recollects, ā€œand said heā€™d seen the Vaccines had perform a few days before I came along and said it was going to happen for you too!ā€ That poshly spoken chap isnā€™t the only person falling Arse over elbow for Xandria. Unless youā€™ve been hibernating under a rock, you have heard of her too. Most certainly via ā€˜Donā€™t Come Running Backā€™ ā€“ the alternative rock anthem that has been leaking its way around the net faster than Kim Kardashianā€™s bikini selfie, in addition to her most recent single ā€˜Wreck That Bassā€™, a fire-raising debut has the nation rocking to its charismatic beat. If being named the preeminent innovative upcoming artist of the century wasnā€™t enough, everything has suggested that her new single ā€˜Two Finger Saluteā€™ could be something not even Lana Del Rey can write up herself, meanwhile Xan- driaā€™s European tour (sold out) have emphasised the impact Xandria is going to have on the music industry and its fans; bringing rage, her cocky attitude and last but not least her slaminā€™ bod that would put Megan Fox to shame. ā€œIā€™m surprised the show did so well, feeling a bit like the Female Justin Bieber of alternative musicā€ the outgoing Xandria reminisced while she laughed sarcastically to herself, ā€œIā€™m kind of sh*tting myself if Iā€™m going to be frank, itā€™s a f**king huge crowd, not for- getting Iā€™m going to be the only one on stage...but it should be fun. Iā€™m not one to shy away from a challengeā€. Raised and brought up by a single parent, Xandria has been brought up to stay humble and down to earth, ā€œI hate it when celebrities talk about being ā€˜down to earthā€™ when all they do is flash their cash and pretend like nothingā€™s going on in the world. Iā€™d like to think that Iā€™ll be able to give back, even if Iā€™m ā€˜famousā€™ or not; my mum taught me a maxim that I live by ā€œthe more you give the more you receiveā€, I know it sounds cheesyā€ Xandria giggled, letting us see that thereā€™s more to this ā€˜bad girl bravado she buts on, on stage, ā€œIā€™m a strong believer in karma...once I went swimming with my friend and he fell into the pool, and of course the lovely girl I am, I started laughing at him; seconds later I was sinking in the pool, so I pretty much nearly drowned...KARMA!ā€. Xandriaā€™s sarcastic face brought forth the idea that sheā€™s a bit of a practical joker. Xandria is the best new artist in the UK, and thrown at her is a platinum record and what is known to be the best album of this year! ā€œI try to pay the least attention to all the hype about my music as possible,ā€ Xandria shrugs, clearly not focussed on the fame and the possible stampede of screaming Xandria fans that could possibly climb through the doors and tear her limb from limb. ā€œIā€™m more unaware of it now than ever, I donā€™t exactly search myself on the internet or purposely listen to my songs on the radio when I know theyā€™re playing my songs, the only time I hear about the hype is when I talk to my mum and friends; mostly when I do interviews. Iā€™m pretty astonished people like what I do, I get to do what i love and do it as a job...what more could I ask for really.ā€ ā€œIā€™m pretty tired -most people I know are tired- tired of having to wait three minutes to hear the chorus to a damn song! Donā€™t get me wrong, there is so much great music out there believe me, I just feel as though people are getting stuck in this never ending phase where lyrics donā€™t seem to matter at all; and of course there are those people who go along with it and pretend theyā€™re enjoying what theyā€™re listening to...theyā€™re just followers,ā€ Xandria coincides. ā€œI prefer to have straight forward right in the middle music, but I feel like people are doing the exact reverse thing. And of course sheā€™s right, thatā€™s an issue that has to be put out there. Playing the guitar and piano, no wonder Xandria has got such an opinion about music; at five Xandriaā€™s mum nudged her to learn to play instruments, ā€œShe said she wanted me to express myself through music; I was a vocal child, I suppose I still am.ā€ Xandira admits light-heartedly as she notices the near to rant she nearly gave us when expressing her view on todayā€™s modernised music scene. ā€œIā€™m friends with the Vaccines you know; they are so funny. Iā€™m pretty close to Justin, he tends to be as opinionated and as funny as I am; Iā€™m not trying to sound big headed by calling myself funny by the wayā€ Xandria laughed anxiously as she thought over what she just said, she continued saying ā€œJustin plays the guitar just like I do, we tend to have a jam session and get into our music; the room is always silent when we play our music. Somehow everyone seems to be entranced in our guitar playing. Me and Justin tend to make up random songs that sometimes donā€™t even make senseā€ Xandria giggled to herself. ā€œThe other boys are just so funny, I went with them around Europe because I was their opening actā€¦they pretty much pranked each other nearly every single day I was with them.ā€ We asked Xandria how long she thought she would be doing music for. ā€œi donā€™t see myself doing music for the rest of my life, but i certainly enjoy it; itā€™s my life passion and i cant see myself ever doing anything different with my life. I donā€™t call what I do a job, the fact that I get to do what I love for a very long time makes everything worthwhile; the pay isnā€™t that bad either.ā€ She laughed sarcastically as she continued, ā€œIā€™d like to think Iā€™ll be doing and making music for about 25 years. I donā€™t think anyone will want to listen to my music when Iā€™m like 50, who knows what kind of music will be popular then or what music Iā€™ll be interested in, I guess if I build a Xandria world tour Shut up and listen album. This autumn Xandria will be tour- ing around the world; you better get your tickets before they sell out. Go on the ā€˜name of magazineā€™ website to order your tickets when they come out. Donā€™t be a coach potato and get off your a*s and buy tickets! Xandria will be touring all major cities such as London, Paris and NYC. Xandria talks about who inspires her when it comes to writing songs. ā€œI mean I listen to so many people and so many people inspire me but I just canā€™t et enough of Michael Jackson! I know weā€™re in two com- plete music genres but I just love his music, itā€™s catchy and I can relate to some of his songs. Heā€™s the most tal- ented artist I know. I love to listen to the arctic monkeys pretty often, they tend to get me more in the mood when Iā€™m about to write some lyrics downā€ Xandria talks about Coldplay They are musical geniuses!! Theyā€™re the ultimate band; who doesnā€™t know any of their songs?!! surel;y if someone didnā€™t know any of their songs they must have been living under a rock. Theyā€™re one of the bands i still listen to even know...theyā€™re my childhood. They focus on their music and that shows through when you listen to their new AND old albums. ā€œTwo Finger Saluteā€
  • 4. www.outsidethebox.com COutsidethebox M@oUtsidethebox BOutsidethebox great fan base they would follow me in what I was doing and follow me in my journey of music as I discover myself. I know that while Iā€™m a musi- cian Iā€™m going to go through a jour- ney, a musical journey and personal growth. My fans will go through this with me and thatā€™s something Iā€™m willing to share with them and anyone who wants to go through this transition with me. That poshly spoken chap isnā€™t the only person falling Arse over elbow for Xandria. Unless youā€™ve been hiber- nating under a rock, you have heard of her too. Most certainly via ā€˜Donā€™t Come Running Backā€™ ā€“ the alternative rock anthem that has been leaking its way around the net faster than Kim Kardashianā€™s bikini selfie, in addition to her most recent single ā€˜Wreck That Bassā€™, a fire-raising debut has the na- tion rocking to its charismatic beat. If being named the preeminent innovative upcoming artist of the century wasnā€™t enough, everything has suggested that her new single ā€˜Two Finger Saluteā€™ could be something not even Lana Del Rey can write up herself, meanwhile Xandriaā€™s Europe- an tour (sold out) have emphasised the impact Xandria is going to have on the music industry and its fans; bringing rage, her cocky attitude and last but not least her slaminā€™ bod that would put Megan Fox to shame. ā€œIā€™m surprised the show did so well, feeling a bit like the Female Justin Bieber of alternative musicā€ the outgoing Xandria reminisced while she laughed sarcastically to herself, ā€œIā€™m kind of sh*tting myself if Iā€™m going to be frank, itā€™s a f**king huge crowd, not forgetting Iā€™m going to be the only one on stage...but it should be fun. Iā€™m not one to shy away from a challengeā€. Raised and brought up by a single parent, Xandria has been brought up to stay humble and down to earth, ā€œI hate it when celebrities talk about be- ing ā€˜down to earthā€™ when all they do is flash their cash and pretend like noth- ingā€™s going on in the world. Iā€™d like to think that Iā€™ll be able to give back, even if Iā€™m ā€˜famousā€™ or not; my mum taught me a maxim that I live by ā€œthe more you give the more you receiveā€, I know it sounds cheesyā€ Xandria gig- gled, letting us see that thereā€™s more to this ā€˜bad girl bravado she buts on, on stage, ā€œIā€™m a strong believer in kar- ma...once I went swimming with my friend and he fell into the pool, and of course the lovely girl I am, I started laughing at him; seconds later I was sinking in the pool, so I pretty much nearly drowned...KARMA!ā€. Xandriaā€™s sarcastic face brought forth the idea that sheā€™s a bit of a practical joker. Xandria is the best new artist in the UK, and thrown at her is a platinum record and what is known to be the best album of this year! ā€œI try to pay the least attention to all the hype about my music as possible,ā€ Xandria shrugs, clearly not focussed on the fame and the possible stampede of screaming Xandria fans that could possibly climb through the doors and tear her limb from limb. ā€œIā€™m more unaware of it now than ever, I donā€™t exactly search myself on the internet or purposely listen to my songs on the radio when I know theyā€™re playing my songs, the only time I hear about the hype is when I talk to my mum and friends; mostly when I do interviews. Iā€™m pretty astonished people like what I do, I get to do what i love and do it as a job...what more could I ask for really.ā€ ā€œIā€™m pretty tired -most people I know are tired- tired of having to wait three minutes to hear the chorus to a damn song! Donā€™t get me wrong, there is so much great music out there believe me, I just feel as though people are getting stuck in this never ending phase where lyrics donā€™t seem to matter at all; and of course there are those people who go along with it and pretend theyā€™re enjoying what theyā€™re listening to...theyā€™re just followers,ā€ Xandria coincides. ā€œI prefer to have straight forward right in the middle music, but I feel like people are doing the exact reverse thing. And of course sheā€™s right, thatā€™s an issue that has to be put out there. Playing the guitar and piano, no won- der Xandria has got such an opinion about music; at five Xandriaā€™s mum nudged her to learn to play instru- ments, ā€œShe said she wanted me to express myself through music; I was a vocal child, I suppose I still am.ā€ Xandira admits light-heartedly as she notices the near to rant she nearly gave us when expressing her view on todayā€™s modernised music scene. ā€œIā€™m friends with the Vaccines you know; they are so funny. Iā€™m pretty close to Justin, he tends to be as opin- ionated and as funny as I am; Iā€™m not trying to sound big headed by calling myself funny by the wayā€ Xandria laughed anxiously as she thought over what she just said, she continued saying ā€œJustin plays the guitar just like I do, we tend to have a jam session and get into our music; the room is always silent when we play our music. Somehow everyone seems to be entranced in our guitar playing. Me and Justin tend to make up random songs that sometimes donā€™t even make senseā€ Xandria giggled to herself. ā€œThe other boys are just so funny, I went
  • 5. www.outsidethebox.com COutsidethebox M@oUtsidethebox BOutsidethebox ā€œDonā€™t waste your time or time will waste you.ā€