A selection of interviews, features, reviews, and press coverage of Xander Naylor’s work.
Rolling Stone, India
Xander Naylor Fuses Avant Jazz, Post Rock and Hindustani Classical Music on New LP ‘Continuum’
NOVEMBER 03, 2020Rolling Stone India describes Xander Naylor’s Continuum as a seamless blend of instrumental post-rock, jazz, and Hindustani classical music, marked by “ridiculous guitar work, snazzy horn sections” and dynamic shifts that create Naylor’s signature sound.Seven Days
Vermont's Independent Voice
Back in the Saddle: Musician Xander Naylor Rides Again
MAY 13, 2026After a serious bike accident left him with multiple fractures and months of recovery, Xander Naylor returned to music with a renewed perspective. Seven Days traces his journey back to the guitar, exploring the healing power of music and his distinctive synthesis of Indian and jazz traditions.
Modern Jazz Today
Xander Naylor: Viewing Music as One of the World’s Greatest Treasures
JULY 14, 2021Xander Naylor’s music brings together jazz, Hindustani classical music, improvisation, and experimental sound, exploring the spaces where Eastern and Western musical traditions converge. In this in-depth interview, Naylor discusses his creative process, his years studying Hindustani music, and the ideas behind Continuum, describing his approach as a search for “overlaps in musical structures” while preserving the unique character of each tradition.The Music and Myth
The possibilities of varied expression – guitarist and composer Xander Naylor presents ‘Continuum’
OCTOBER 21, 2021In this wide-ranging interview, Xander Naylor discusses the making of Continuum, his years studying Hindustani classical music, and his approach to blending avant-jazz, post-rock, and Indian musical traditions. He also reflects on spirituality, technology, improvisation, and his desire to create music that can reach beyond the avant-garde and connect with a wider audience.Secret Eclectic
Blending Cultures through Music | Interview with Xander Naylor
OCTOBER 09, 2020In this interview, Xander Naylor discusses his genre-blending approach to music, drawing from North Indian classical music, jazz, improvisation, and experimental sound design. He shares insights into his practice and creative process, including the unexpected inspiration behind “Lunar Acropolis,” and reflects on improvisation, his influences, and the value of experimentation in music.