Allie X (real name Alexandra Ashley Hughes) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and visual artist known for her synth-pop music and dramatic live performances.
Allie X’s debut album, CollXtion I, was released in 2015. The album was a critical and commercial success, launching the hit singles “Catch” and “Paper Planes”. In 2017, she released her second album, CollXtion II.
The album was more successful than her debut, featuring the hit singles “Not in Love” and “Supernatural”.
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- Full name: Alexandra Ashley Hughes
- Stage name: Allie X
- Date of Birth: July 31, 1985
- Age: 38
- Birthplace: Oakville, Ontario
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter and visual artist
- Siblings: 1
- Height: 1.58 m
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $1 million
early life
Alexandra Ashley Hughes also known as Allie X is a Canadian singer-songwriter born on July 31, 1985. She was born in Oakville, Ontario and grew up in Toronto. She began her career in Toronto’s underground club scene and in 2006 she self-released a 10-track demo album, Waiting for the Prize.
In 2013, she moved to Los Angeles to become a full-time songwriter. She joined Prescription Songs and began writing songs for other artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Troye Sivan, and Grimes.
Her debut single, “Catch,” was released in 2014. The song received critical and commercial acclaim and helped launch her solo career. In 2015, she released the EP CollXtion I, and in 2017, she released the LP CollXtion II.
Allie X is recognized for her unique musical style, which blends elements of pop, electronica, and synth-pop. She is also praised for her songwriting, which often touches on themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
In 2018, her third EP “Super Sunset” was released. This EP was different from her previous works and added more dance and disco elements.
Her fourth album, Cape God, was released in 2020. Her return to Canada inspired the album, which explores themes of home, family, and nostalgia.
educate
After attending Etobicoke School of the Arts, she studied classical piano and voice at Interlochen School of the Arts in Michigan. In 2007, she graduated from Sheridan College with a degree in Musical Theatre Performance.
Profession
She began her career as an indie pop singer in Toronto in the mid-2000s, performing with local bands and writing and recording several self-released albums.
In 2013, she moved to Los Angeles and began working with producers such as Cirkut and Billboard. Her debut single, “Catch,” was released in 2014 to critical acclaim. Her debut EP, CollXtion I, was released in 2015.
Her debut studio album, CollXtion II, was released in 2017. The album received both commercial and critical acclaim and included the hits “Scars” and “Paper Hearts”.
Her third EP, Super Sunset, was released in 2018. The EP was more experimental than her earlier music and received mixed reviews.
Her second studio album, Cape God, was released in 2020. The album was a critical and commercial success, appreciated for its personal lyrics and beautiful production.
Allie X is known for her unique music that blends elements of pop, electronica and synth-pop, as well as her extravagant music videos and live performances.
Critics have praised her songwriting, production, and vocal abilities. Her artistic aesthetic, which has been described as a mix of “pop art and cyberpunk,” has also been recognized.
Awards and nominations
Allie X has been nominated for several awards including:
Berlin Video Awards 2015
- Best Art Direction (Catch) (Nominated)
2017 APRA Music Awards
- Popular Work of the Year Award “Youth” (nominated)
2017 Prism Awards Ceremony
- Best Music Video Award: “Catch” (nominated)
- Best Director: Catch (nominated)
2017 UBCP/ACTRA Awards
Best Performance by a Female in a Music Video or Short Film: Catch (nominated)
She has not won any awards yet.
Social Media
- Twitter: @alliex
- Instagram: @alliex
- YouTube: Allie X
- Facebook: Allie X
- Spotify: Allie X
- Apple Music: Allie X
Personal life
Allie X’s parents are both British. Her father is a doctor and her mother is a stay-at-home mom. Allie X has an older brother. She is unmarried and has no children.
Discography
Studio album
- Collins
- Collision and collision
- Cloaked God
Extended repertoire
- catch
- Collins
- Super Sunset
- Purgatory
singles
- catch
- Paper Love
- I know the place
- Angry
- Los Angeles is good
- Girl of the Year
- Old habits die hard
- I’m not very good
- Super Sunset
- Love me like that
- Key Points
- Clear
- Paper thin
- Love me now
- Chemicals
- mechanism
- Fresh laundry
net worth
According to sources, Allie X’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Her net worth comes from her music career, where she has released three studio albums, two EPs, and numerous singles.
She has also toured a lot and collaborated with other artists, including Charli XCX and Grimes.
