TAG: The XX

Mar20

SXSW Day Three Picks: The xx and Holly Miranda (Video)

The xx closed out their maiden SXSW voyage by performing in the final slot at the XL Recordings showcase at the Central Presbyterian Church. In the air hung an atmosphere of  intimacy and reverence. The boisterous and booze-laden concert settings of the festival were left at the door and the band performed a well-sounding set–the acoustics and the bass were very intense, similar to the calculated concentration that Romy Madley and Oliver Sim exude. True to form, they kept it cool and barely hinted at smiling until leaving the stage.

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Mar19

The xx “Islands” on Fallon (Video)

We’ll admit, it’s kinda a slow news Friday for those who aren’t running around Austin for SXSW. Fortunately, we’re just getting around to watching this clips of The xx performing “Islands” on Jimmy Fallon. Watching this band live is really a lesson on drum pad-subtlety (not something you usually get when folks are rocking the MPC). We’re also reminded that we never had a Shamrock shake this year. Anyone know if McDonalds is still serving?

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Mar09

The xx “Islands” Remixed by CHLLNGR (MP3)

CHLLNGR is a focused narrative of futuristic sounds and bass heavy rhythms orchestrated and composed by Steve Borth, a multi-instrumentalist, producer and performer about to sign with Green Owl. After picking up from California and heading to Copenhagen, CHLLNGR has fine-tuned a unique approach to dub and dub-step, which he demonstrates here on his debut release: a remix of The xx’s “Islands.”

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The xx “Islands (CHLLNGR Remix)”

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Mar04

NPR Launches 6 1/2 Hour SXSW Playlist (MP3)

For those preparing to make the journey down to Austin this month for the annual South By Southwest music festival, Nation Public Radio has taken the time assemble 100 songs out of the 1000 acts playing this year. It’s a great way to discover some new talent whether or not you’re heading down to Texas.

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Feb16

Massive Attack Headlines Sasquatch! Festival, Lineup Announced

My Morning Jacket, Pavement, LCD Soundsystem, Kid Cudi and others slated to perform 

This Memorial Day the annual Sasquatch! Festival will takeover the Gorge in Quincy, Washington with Massive Attack, My Morning Jacket and Pavement headlining. As per usual, the lineup sticks with the indie-rock vibe. Expect dirtier-than-usual hipsters but there’s not much better than catching the scene’s fresh darlings (Local Natives) alongside the established (Broken Social Scene) and the fan favorites (Vampire Weekend, The xx) in that woodsy setting. Full lineup and info after the jump.

2010 Sasquatch! Festival Line-Up:
My Morning Jacket
Massive Attack
Pavement
Ween
Vampire Weekend
MGMT
Band of Horses
The National
LCD Soundsystem
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Feb09

Bonnaroo 2010 Line-up Announced! Classic Videos From Roos Past (Video)

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AC Superfly have announced the partial line-up for Bonnaroo 2010, and as a blizzard approaches NYC, I’m going through my camping gear. I’ll be posting amazing new Bonnaroo highlights over the next coming weeks, and here are some classic moments at the Roo from Phoenix, The Flaming Lips, Led Zep’s John Paul Jones + Ben Harper + ?uestlove, The Mars Volta, David Byrne, !!!, The Disco Biscuits and Lily Allen.

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