One of this year’s biggest South
By Southwest buzz bands, British indie pop act the xx scored huge acclaim with
its maiden release, 2009’s xx propelled by the singles “Crystalised,”
“Islands,” “Basic Space” and “VCR,” as well as the AT&T commercial
featuring Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno and the song, “Intro.” The xx’s
shoegazey soul, informed by the Cure, Pixies, Aaliyah and New Order, harks back
to the house/trip-hop of Portishead.
The combination of singer/bassist Oliver Sim’s and singer/guitarist Romy Madley Croft’s sleepy vocals and the band’s minimalist instrumentation has a hypnotic effect accurately characterized as “dream pop.” They got together at London’s Elliott School, the same place that produced fellow hypno-pop rockers Hot Chip; originally a foursome rounded out by beatmaker Jamie Smith and keyboardist Baria Qureshi, they’ve decided to carry on as a trio following Qureshi’s departure.
The combination of singer/bassist Oliver Sim’s and singer/guitarist Romy Madley Croft’s sleepy vocals and the band’s minimalist instrumentation has a hypnotic effect accurately characterized as “dream pop.” They got together at London’s Elliott School, the same place that produced fellow hypno-pop rockers Hot Chip; originally a foursome rounded out by beatmaker Jamie Smith and keyboardist Baria Qureshi, they’ve decided to carry on as a trio following Qureshi’s departure.
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The XX is my favorite band especially when they spend time to make soundtrack on KKTNY they have a great combination from the famous episode of Kourtney and Kim Take New York Season 2 Episod 4 and that is perfect moment I hope they will make a encore on it.
artirank , about 1 month agoWholly shit. You're driving from Florida to Lolla?? That's some musical dedication. Kudos.
Ashley Meadows , about 1 year agoahh the drive from florida is going to be so worth seeing them, the show should definitely be later in the day!
Sally Munoz , about 1 year agoThis is why I am driving 6 hours to see them, they are soo good!!!
Jeremiah Ronald Carl Raatz , about 1 year agoIf these guys aren't scheduled to play after sunset, it is a crime against nature.
meansoup , about 1 year agothese guys are great its gonna be a sick ass show
Petroster , about 1 year agosuch a great vibe is felt while listening to these guys
musichippiemanic , about 1 year agoYYYAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
modernlove01 , about 1 year agotheyre very new and cool as shit. def will check em out
musichippiemanic , about 1 year agoSo legit!
Mark Talsma , about 1 year agoI just saw these guys two days ago. They were amazing. I definitely recommend seeing them here if you haven't seen them yet.
Robert Rutledge , about 1 year ago:) :)
kelmarnel , about 1 year agoAwesome!
baptistapablo , about 1 year agoim so ready!
Derrick Pemberton , about 1 year agoYesssssssssss
Christa Timbers , about 1 year agogonna be great
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