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The xx, 'Together' [Listen]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:21:26 +0000

The xx have contributed an original song to the soundtrack for the forthcoming film 'The Great Gatsby,' alongside the likes of Beyonce and Florence + the Machine. The xx's track, which they wrote for the film, is called 'Together' (listen below), and it clocks in at five-and-a-half minutes.

'Great Gatsby' Soundtrack Features Lana Del Rey, the xx, Florence + the Machine + More

Joe Robinson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:10:12 +0000

New, original songs from Lana Del Rey, the xx and Florence + the Machine highlight the just-announced complete tracklisting for the forthcoming 'Great Gatsby' soundtrack, Pitchfork reports. The previously announced Beyoncé and André 3000 cover of Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' will also appear on the disc, as will tunes from Gotye, British electronica trio Nero, downtempo singer Sia and Jack White, who covers U2's 'Love Is Blind.' The soundtrack, drops May 7 in digital format.

Jamie xx Working With Unidentified Pop Stars on Possible EP

Joe Robinson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:59:06 +0000

Is Jamie xx of the xx working with Drake on a new album? Lady Gaga? Maybe Madonna?!

Sasquatch! 2013 Features Postal Service, Mumford and Sons, the xx + More

Gina Vespa — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:05:57 +0000

The dates for Sasquatch! 2013 were announced last fall, and now there’s a killer lineup to accompany it. The festival – set to take place at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash., on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27 – boasts appearances by the Postal Service, Mumford and Sons, the xx and many more.

News Bits: Depeche Mode Ready New Single, the xx Extend Tour + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:10:23 +0000

‘Heaven’ isn’t too far away for Depeche Mode fans. [Slicing Up Eyeballs] The xx aren’t done with North America just yet. [Pitchfork] Stones Roses are a couple of songs into their new record, Suede’s frontman reveals. [NME] It’s a good year for fuzz. The Black Angels have a new record coming out. Rejoice! [Brooklyn Vegan] [...]

The xx, 'Last Christmas' [Listen]

Joe Robinson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:15:34 +0000

Last week, Florence + the Machine's cover of Wham's 'Last Christmas' landed on our tally of the all-time 10 Best Christmas Songs, and now the xx have recorded a version. Here, in the hands of these minimalist masters, the '80s classic gets a decidedly dark and spare reworking.

Like the xx? Then Check Out These Five Artists

Michael Gallucci — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:00:36 +0000

Every weekend we like to take one of our favorite new groups and find five other artists we think you might like too. Sometimes their connections aren't so obvious; other times that connection just might be based on a shared love of some obscure band from the past. This week, the London-based indie-pop trio the [...]

News Bits: Sandy Causes Cat Power, the xx and Others to Cancel East Coast Shows + More

Joe Robinson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:59:47 +0000

Sorry, East Coast rock fans. That killjoy Hurricane Sandy has forced more bands to postpone concerts. [Pitchfork] If you like the Walkmen, Father John Misty and live music, you’re in luck. [Jambase] Primal Scream are getting the led out on their new album. [NME] Speaking of Zeppelin, Jimmy Page is reportedly working on remasters of [...]

The xx, 'Chained' – New Video

Joe Robinson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:11:53 +0000

“Spending two days underwater wasn’t quite as easy as we thought,” the xx say of their Young Replicant-directed video for ‘Chained,’ the second single off their sophomore album, ‘Coexist.’ “We love how it turned out, hope you enjoy too.” And we do enjoy it — and totally understand how it maybe wasn’t so easy to [...]

The xx Track 'Coexist' Album Streams With Unique Website

Joe Robinson — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:06:03 +0000

It started with just one fan, and since then, it's spread to many corners of the world. On Sept. 3, the xx gave one lucky listener a stream of their new album, 'Coexist,' a full eight days before today's (Sept. 11) official release date. They then instructed that fan to go ahead and share the album stream with friends and fellow fans, have those people pass it along to more, and so on and so forth. Pretty soon, 'Coexist' existed pretty much all around the globe.

The XX, 'Coexist' – Album Review

Drake Baer — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:20:21 +0000

It’s as good as you hoped it would be. That’s the long story short on ‘Coexist,’ the xx‘s restrained and sensuous sophomore album. As wonderful as the album is, though, you need to be patient with it. Wade into ‘Angels,’ wherein will-o’-the-wisp guitarist-vocalist Romy Madley-Croft whispers of dreams and romance and possibility, twisting the l [...]

The xx Would Love to Write a Song for Beyonce

Jeff Giles — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:00:39 +0000

Jamie Smith of the xx has been busy in the studio with Alicia Keys, and if bassist Oliver Sim gets his wish, the band will continue working with R&B acts -- in fact, he has one particular artist in mind.

The xx's Oliver Sim Worried Mother With Depressing 'Coexist' Lyrics

Joe Robinson — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:43:37 +0000

The xx‘s Oliver Sim has gone on the record to reassure his fans — and especially his own mother — that he’s fine and perfectly happy, despite all the gloomy lyrics that found their way on to the band’s forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Coexist.’ “My mum reads the lyrics and asks if she should be worried,” Sim [...]

Alicia Keys Collaborating with Jamie XX on New Album 'Girl on Fire'

Jeff Giles — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:00:09 +0000

The press release announcing Alicia Keys‘ new album ‘Girl on Fire’ hinted at a new sound for the Grammy-winning artist — one she’s exploring via a collaboration with producer and recording artist Jamie Smith of the xx. As Exclaim.ca notes, Smith has built quite a side career for himself apart from the band, producing tracks [...]

The xx Record in a Tokyo Hotel Room + More

Joe Robinson — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:39:33 +0000

– The xx recently were “so inspired” by the view from their room on the 33rd floor of a Tokyo hotel that singer Romy Madley Croft filmed a gorgeously minimalist performance of ‘Angels,’ the first single from the band’s forthcoming ‘Coexist’ album. It’s definitely worth watching (video below). [Spin] – The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Let’s Spend the Night Together’ and [...]

The xx, 'Coexist' – Most Anticipated Fall 2012 Albums

Joe Robinson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:27:38 +0000

The xx took the indie world by storm in 2009 with their self-titled debut album, earning near-universal acclaim and landing near the top of numerous year-end lists. Their much-anticipated follow-up, ‘Coexist (out Sept. 11), is expected to bring more of a dance-heavy vibe to their indie pop blueprint. [button href="http://diffuser.fm/mumford-and-sons-babel-most-anticipated-albums" title="Next: Sons of a Gun" align="center"]

The xx, 'Angels' – Song Review

Drake Baer — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:30:09 +0000

It was worth the wait. With breath bated, palpated hearts and pimples goosed, we have yearned for the xx to give us new music. They have. And ‘Angels’ is everything that we hoped for. The too-short 3:22 begins with their trademark slow burn of distant guitars, soon joined by Romy Madley-Croft’s whispered poetics: “Light reflects [...]

The xx Reveal 'Coexist' Album Cover, Track Listing

Joe Robinson — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:30:03 +0000

You may already know that indie rockers the xx will release their new album 'Coexist' on Sept. 11 through Young Turks, and you may have even heard a few snippets of songs bound for the disc. But have you been wondering what the album cover will look like, what the track listing will be or what the platter's first single will be titled? Look no further!

The xx to Release New Album 'Coexist' in Fall 2012

Dave Kim — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:40:48 +0000

Indie rock band the xx have revealed plans to release a new album this fall. ‘Coexist’ will be available to fans starting September 11 through Young Turks. As Billboard reports, ‘Coexist’ was recorded over the last six months inside the band’s London studio. Jamie Smith, better known by his stage name Jamie xx, produced the [...]

The xx Announce New Summer 2012 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:13:29 +0000

Following up on their earlier announcement of a summer European tour, the xx have added a brief series of North American dates to their itinerary that will find the band crossing the U.S. from late July through early August.