The xx Record in a Tokyo Hotel Room + More

– 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 Bob Seger‘s ‘Night Moves’ are among the songs that landed on Ultimate Classic Rock’s 10 Best Night Songs list, but to be honest we’re drawing a blank trying to come up too many indie and alt-rock titles. Can you name any? [Ultimate Classic Rock]

– Despite being from Belgium, Selah Sue doesn’t think she’ll ever sing in her native language. ”Flemish, believe me, doesn’t sound so beautiful [when sung],” explains the rising international star in a new get-to-know-her piece. “Maybe [I'll sing] French one day, but I’m better in English. I grew up with that.” [Spinner]

– Tune into ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ on Thursday to catch the Smashing Pumpkins perform the tune ‘The Celestials,’ a cut from their “album within an album” known as ‘Oceania.’ Maybe if we get really lucky, Billy Corgan will sit down on the couch for a chat with Jay as well. [RTTNews]

– New York City politico cabaret troupe the Citizens Band will be donating a portion of proceeds from their forthcoming debut album, ‘Grab a Root and Growl,’ to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. The sprawling lineup includes fiery-haired model-singer Karen Elson, who is also known as Jack White‘s ex-wife. [Death + Taxes]

Watch the xx Play ‘Angels’ in a Tokyo Hotel Room