XAVIER PAUL
Producer • Songwriter • Multi-Instrumentalist
featured works
lacquer • 2026
OVERVIEW:
The 9-song debut LP channels urban introspection, adolescent yearning, and generational uncertainty into emotionally-charged alt-rock songs.
a studio album by Xay Lavie
ROLES:
Artist • Songwriter • Producer • Multi-Instrumentalist • Mixing Engineer • Mastering Engineer • Creative Director
the hartmanns • 2026
SYNOPSIS:
After driving a U-Haul down from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles, the wayward son of an eminent tech magnate shows up on the doorstep of his younger sister’s college apartment completely unannounced.
a short film by Ian Cardamone
ROLES:
Composer • Arranger • Sound Designer
performance capstone • 2025
OVERVIEW:
For partial fulfillment of my bachelor’s degree in music performance, I prepared a one-hour program of percussion works at Schoenberg Hall, the pieces ranging from chamber ensemble to drum set, marimba, timpani, and snare drum.
a senior recital by Xavier Paul
ROLES:
Percussionist • Live Performer
ABOUT
Drawing influence from all genres under the sun, Xavier Paul produced and toured with the indie rock band Desert Bloom during his high school years before pursuing a solo project under the name Xay Lavie. His discography has amassed over 4 million streams on Spotify alone, featuring collaborations with local artists like Panda, Waitress, and Lot 3.
BASED IN
Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music ‘26 (MA), UCLA ‘25 (BM)
GENRES
Indie/Alternative, Rock, Pop, R&B, Folk, Singer-Songwriter
INSTRUMENTS
Drums, Percussion, Guitar (Acoustic/Electric), Keys, Vocals