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In Waves Due Out September 20 via Young
Aug 29, 2024
By Mark Redfern
Jamie xx is releasing a new album, In Waves, on September 20 via Young. Now he has shared its latest single, “Dafodil,” which features Kelsey Lu, Panda Bear, and John Glacier. More
In Waves Due Out September 20 via Young
Jul 30, 2024
By Marina Malin
Jamie xx has shared a new single, “All You Children,” made in creative collaboration with The Avalanches. “All You Children” is from Jamie xx’s forthcoming sophomore solo album, In Waves, which is due September 20 via Young. More
In Waves Due Out September 20 via Young
Jun 19, 2024
By Marina Malin
Jamie xx has shared a new single “Life,” made in creative collaboration with Robyn. “Life” is from Jamie xx’s forthcoming sophomore solo album, In Waves, which is due September 20 via Young. More
Festival will take place October 4-6 in Arcosanti, Arizona; Lineup also features Jessica Pratt, Floating Points, James Blake, and Thundercat
Jun 12, 2024
By Marina Malin
The FORM feastival returns to Arcosanti, Arizona to celebrate its 10th anniversary this October 4-6. More
Festival Will Take Place October 18 and 19 in Miami; Lineup Also Features DJ Shadow, Jungle, bar italia, and Disclosure
Jun 11, 2024
By Marina Malin
Miami’s III Points festival has announced its 2024 lineup. Highlights include Massive Attack (playing their first U.S. show in years), Jamie xx, Toro y Moi, Justice, Jungle, Disclosure, DJ Shadow, bar italia, and others. More
Hideous Bastard Due Out September 9 via Young
Jul 07, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Oliver Sim of The xx has announced the release of his debut solo album. Produced by bandmate Jamie xx, Hideous Bastard will be out on September 9 via Young. Sim has also shared a video for a new album track, “GMT,” in addition to announcing a set of upcoming tour dates. More
Apr 12, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Jamie xx of The xx has shared a new single titled “Let’s Do It Again.” It is his first release of new music in two years, and it is out now via Young. More
His First Solo Song in Five Years Is Out Now via Young Turks
Apr 15, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Jamie xx of The xx has shared a new song, “Idontknow.” It’s his first solo song under his own name since his 2015-released debut solo full-length, In Colour. More
High As Hope Due Out June 29 via Republic
Jun 19, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Florence + the Machine (aka Florence Welch and backing band) is releasing a new album, High As Hope, on June 29 via Republic. Now she has shared another song from the album, “Big God.” The song was co-written by Jamie xx and features Kamasi Washington on saxophone. More
Plus The Weeknd, Huey Lewis and the News, Father John Misty, Broken Social Scene, Jamie xx, Mac DeMarco, Jessie Ware, Perfume Genius, Lucy Dacus, James Blake, and More
Apr 03, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Outside Lands have announced their 2018 lineup. The festival goes down August 10 - 12 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The headliners are Florence + The Machine, Janet Jackson, and The Weeknd. More
I See You Due Out January 13 via Young Turks
Nov 10, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
The xx have announced a new album, I See You, and shared its first single, “On Hold.” The album is due out January 13 via Young Turks. In what could be viewed as a surprisingly move, “On Hold” prominently samples Hall & Oates’ 1981 classic “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” although Daryl Hall’s vocals are somewhat distorted. More
In Colour Out Now via Young Turks
Jul 01, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Jamie xx of The xx released his debut full-length, In Colour, last year via Young Turks. He previously shared a video for “Gosh” in April 2015, but now there’s a whole new video for the song directed by Romain Gavras. More
Grimes, Wolf Alice, Julia Holter, and others on Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 - 30) in Quincy, Washington
Jan 12, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
The Sasquatch! Music Festival has revealed the lineup for their 2016 festival, their 15th year. Once again it will be going down Memorial Day Weekend (May 27 - 30) at the Gorge Amphitheater in Quincy, Washington. It’s a stacked lineup, including The Cure, M83, Sufjan Stevens, Grimes, Florence and the Machine, Wolf Alice, Julia Holter, Jamie xx, Caribou, Yeasayer, Savages, Kurt Vile, Mac DeMarco, and others.
Plus Florence and the Machine, The Weeknd, Father John Misty, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, Björk, and More
Dec 07, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
This morning nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards were announced, with the ceremony to go down on February 15, 2016. Kendrick Lamar is nominated 11 times. Other nominees include Mark Ronson, Tame Impala, Wolf Alice, Courtney Barnett, Florence and the Machine, The Weeknd, Caribou, Jamie xx, Alabama Shakes, Death Cab for Cutie, The Dead Weather, and more. More
Aphex Twin, Gaz Coombes, and Others Also Nominated
Oct 16, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Since 1992 the Mercury Prize has been awarded to the best British album of the year, meaning an album created by a citizen of the U.K. and Ireland. It’s become one of the biggest honors a British musician can receive and can also boost an album’s sales in the U.K., especially if it wins. Now this year’s nominees have been announced. More
In Colour Out Now via Young Turks
Sep 28, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Jamie xx of The xx released his debut full-length, In Colour, back in June via Young Turks. Now he’s shared a video for “I Know There’s Going to Be Good Times,” a song featuring Young Thug and Popcaan. Rollo Jackson directed the clip, which features Jamie xx fairly briefly, with Young Thug and Popcann performing the song in New York and Jamaica. More
Paired with Visuals via iTunes
May 27, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Next week on June 2 The xx‘s Jamie xx, aka Jamie Smith, will release his debut solo LP In Colour. More
Takes Part in London's Soundcapes: Listening to Paintings
May 01, 2015
By Katie LaBranche
Jamie xx is set to release his first solo album In Colour on June 1. In the meantime, he has agreed to participate in the British National Gallery’s Soundscapes: Listening to Paintings series in London, where artists are invited to pick a piece from the museum’s collection and create music inspired by it. More
In Colour out June 2; Worldwide Tour Dates Announced
Apr 27, 2015
By Katie LaBranche
Jamie xx has released the music video for his latest single, “Gosh,” from his forthcoming solo debut album In Colour due out June 2 via Young Turks. More
Mar 27, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
On the heels of sharing two new tracks from his forthcoming solo debut In Colour, The xx‘s Jamie xx, aka Jamie Smith, has provided the full details of the LP. More
Off Upcoming Solo Debut In Colour
Mar 26, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Earlier this week announcing the release of his debut solo album In Colour, The xx‘s Jamie xx, aka Jamie Smith, has shared “Gosh” and “Loud Places,” two new tracks from the forthcoming LP. More
Mar 24, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
After delivering a double A-side single “Girl”/“Sleep Sound” last year The xx‘s Jamie xx has announced his intention to release his debut solo album this summer. More
New Solo Album Coming Soon
Jun 23, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Recently releasing a new double A-side single “Gilr”/“Sleep Sound,” The xx‘s Jamie xx has shared yet another new track called “All Under One Roof Raving.” More
Apr 22, 2014
By Laura Studarus
So James Blake already leaked Jamie xx’s new track “Girl.” But just in case you missed his BBC Radio 1 residency DJ set, here’s the official version. More
Debuted on James Blake's BBC Radio 1 Show
Apr 18, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Back in March during his monthly BBC Radio 1 residency, James Blake played a track called “Bloke” by an artist he attributed as Simon Tallywhacker. More
“Girl”/“Sleep Sound” single is out May 5 on Young Turks.
Apr 10, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Jamie xx’s new video for forthcoming single “Sleep Sound” (due out May 5 on Young Turks) features people at the Manchester Deaf Center feeling the vibrations of the track and dancing along. More
“Girl/Sleep Sound” is Out May 5 Via Young Turks
Mar 27, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Here’s a new track from Jamie xx. More
Off Young Turks Radio Takeover
Feb 04, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Sydney radio station FBi 94.5 was invaded by the roster of the Young Turks label. More
Release Will Feature Four Tet, Among Others
Aug 01, 2013
By Scott Dransfield
Ever-restless producer and member of The xx, Jamie xx, has teased details of current and future projects, including a “solo” mixtape. The release reportedly will include contributions/collaborations with Four Tet and possibly The xx, as Jamie says he has his bandmates working with him. More
Last DJ set Takes Place in London This Saturday
Jun 20, 2013
By Laura Studarus
As part of The xx’s exxtra circular actives, Jamie xx has taken to DJing in a series of mini-festivals called Night + Day thought Europe. More
Free Download on iTunes UK
Jan 03, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Jamie xx took his hand to “Sunset” a track from The xx‘s sophomore album Coexist. More
Featuring SBTRKT and Others
Dec 07, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
When he’s not busying himself with his breakthrough band The xx or making high-profile remixes, Jamie Smith (a.k.a. Jamie xx) apparently likes to put together some stellar mixtapes. More
Another Remix by Jamie xx
Jan 20, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
On Radiohead‘s remix album TKOL RMX 1234567 released last year, UK producer Jamie xx contributed his own unique take on The King of Limbs track “Bloom.” More
Full Remix Album Out October 11
Sep 23, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Today Radiohead announced the final round of remixes from latest album, The King of Limbs. We have the stream. More
Reviews
Sep 20, 2024
By Carlo Thomas
For Jamie xx, In Waves is something of a homecoming. More
Aug 05, 2024
By Erin Dickson
This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival was held in Chicago’s Union Park last month, and showcased a diverse range of artists from various genres. Under the Radar photographer Erin Dickson was on hand to capture the highlights. More
May 29, 2015
By Will Moss
While what made The xx so special was the trifecta of vocalist, bassist, and producer, it was the latter, Jamie Smith, who was always destined to take his skills elsewhere. More