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The xx to record 'completely different' new album in Iceland

Details have emerged about The xx's new album, revealing that it sounds 'completely different' to previous efforts and will be recorded in …

June 10, 2014
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The xx confirm their third album is being recorded in Texas - The xx have confirmed that they have begun recording their third studio album in Texas.Jamie xx …
The xx confirm their third album is being recorded in Texas

The xx have confirmed that they have begun recording their third studio album in Texas.Jamie xx discussed the band's new album during his BBC 6 Music …

May 4, 2014
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The xx best selling vinyl album of 2012 - 'Coexist' by The xx was the biggest selling vinyl album of 2012 in the UK but David Bowie's 40-year …
The xx best selling vinyl album of 2012

'Coexist' by The xx was the biggest selling vinyl album of 2012 in the UK but David Bowie's 40-year old classic 'The Rise and Fall Of Ziggy Stardust' …

January 6, 2013
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The xx confirmed for the Eden Sessions - The xx have been confirmed to headline an Eden Session on Tuesday July 2, 2013.They join comedian …
The xx confirmed for the Eden Sessions

The xx have been confirmed to headline an Eden Session on Tuesday July 2, 2013.They join comedian Eddie Izzard, who plays on Monday June 3, on next …

December 18, 2012
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The xx announce mini festivals - Hot off the back of their recent number one album Coexist, Mercury Music Prize winning band The xx …
The xx announce mini festivals

Hot off the back of their recent number one album Coexist, Mercury Music Prize winning band The xx are delighted to present Night + Day - their …

December 11, 2012
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The xx announce ‘Chained’ video - The xx have just announced their brand new video 'Chained.' "Here is our new video for Chained! …
The xx announce ‘Chained’ video

The xx have just announced their brand new video 'Chained.' "Here is our new video for Chained! Directed by Young Replicant, who were a pleasure to …

October 16, 2012
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The xx announce European headline tour - Fresh from the release of their UK number 1 album 'Coexist' (Young Turks), The xx are pleased to …
The xx announce European headline tour

Fresh from the release of their UK number 1 album 'Coexist' (Young Turks), The xx are pleased to announce a European headline tour for November & …

September 18, 2012
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The xx 'dream' of writing for Beyonce - The xx "dream" of writing a song for their pop hero Beyonce, and were star struck when they met her …
The xx 'dream' of writing for Beyonce

The xx "dream" of writing a song for their pop hero Beyonce, and were star struck when they met her earlier this year.The xx "dream" of writing …

August 29, 2012
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The xx reveal new track 'Chained' - The xx have unveiled a second track from their forthcoming new album Coexist. Fans can hear …
The xx reveal new track 'Chained'

The xx have unveiled a second track from their forthcoming new album Coexist. Fans can hear 'Chained' right now at: www.thexx.info/chained Coexist …

August 8, 2012
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The xx reveal new song ‘Angels’ - Brit indie darlings The xx are in Australia and deliver the first taste of their new Coexist album …
The xx reveal new song ‘Angels’

Brit indie darlings The xx are in Australia and deliver the first taste of their new Coexist album, 'Angels'.Jamie xx is in Melbourne tonight playing …

July 17, 2012
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The xx announce new album 'Coexist' - The xx have announced details of the new second record 'Coexist' will be released on September …
The xx announce new album 'Coexist'

The xx have announced details of the new second record 'Coexist' will be released on September 10th. They announce: After a long time on the road, we …

June 2, 2012
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The xx announce intimate London shows - The xx are set to make their live return with three intimate London shows later this month. …
The xx announce intimate London shows

The xx are set to make their live return with three intimate London shows later this month. The shows will act as a warm up for a summer of European …

May 3, 2012
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The xx and Sigur Ros join Bestival's expanding line-up - More bands join Bestival like The xx, Sigur Rós, Northern Ireland's finest Two Door Cinema …
The xx and Sigur Ros join Bestival's expanding line-up

More bands join Bestival like The xx, Sigur Rós, Northern Ireland's finest Two Door Cinema Club, Bestival veterans and firm crowd favourites …

February 9, 2012
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The xx, Two Door Cinema Club, The Horrors For Bestival Festival 2012 - Tickets - The xx, The Horrors and Two Door Cinema Club are among the acts added to the line-up for this …
The xx, Two Door Cinema Club, The Horrors For Bestival Festival 2012 - Tickets

The xx, The Horrors and Two Door Cinema Club are among the acts added to the line-up for this summer's Bestival. The event, which takes place from …

February 8, 2012
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The xx to play Heineken Open’er Festival 2012 - Over two years ago, a modest white X on a black background foreshadowed one of the most interesting …
The xx to play Heineken Open’er Festival 2012

Over two years ago, a modest white X on a black background foreshadowed one of the most interesting albums of the decade. The debut album by The xx …

December 16, 2011
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The xx To Make Live Return At Primavera Sound Festival 2012 - Tickets - The xx will make their live comeback at next year's Primavera Sound festival, it has been …
The xx To Make Live Return At Primavera Sound Festival 2012 - Tickets

The xx will make their live comeback at next year's Primavera Sound festival, it has been confirmed. The London trio will debut tracks from their …

December 1, 2011
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The xx Start Work On New Album - The xx have revealed that they have started work on their second studio album. The London band, who …
The xx Start Work On New Album

The xx have revealed that they have started work on their second studio album. The London band, who won the Mercury Prize for their self-titled debut …

November 3, 2011
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The xx submit handwritten lyrics for new publication 'The Tourist' - Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft get busy for limited edition publication …
The xx submit handwritten lyrics for new publication 'The Tourist'

Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft get busy for limited edition publication …

December 20, 2010
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The xx to switch on Christmas lights in west London

Trio set to illuminate Putney next month …

November 24, 2010
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The xx recreate album installation with new iPhone app - Audio-sculpture app is onsale now …
The xx recreate album installation with new iPhone app

Audio-sculpture app is onsale now …

October 15, 2010
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The xx Slam Conservative Party Over Conference Song - The xx have criticised the the Conservative Party after they used on of the band's songs at their …
The xx Slam Conservative Party Over Conference Song

The xx have criticised the the Conservative Party after they used on of the band's songs at their party conference. In a statement, the Mercury …

October 7, 2010
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The XX: 'We didn't give the Conservative Party permission to use our music' - Mercury Prize-winning group and their record label also admit they 'don't approve of the party …
The XX: 'We didn't give the Conservative Party permission to use our music'

Mercury Prize-winning group and their record label also admit they 'don't approve of the party either' …

October 7, 2010
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The xx sales up by over 500% in one hour on Amazon.co.uk - The newly crowned Mercury Music Prize winning debut album from The xx – benefited from an immediate …
The xx sales up by over 500% in one hour on Amazon.co.uk

The newly crowned Mercury Music Prize winning debut album from The xx – benefited from an immediate sales uplift of over 500% on Amazon.co.uk …

September 8, 2010
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The xx win Mercury Prize 2010 - The xx were yesterday crowned winners of this years coveted coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010 …
The xx win Mercury Prize 2010

The xx were yesterday crowned winners of this years coveted coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010 winners for their self-titled debut album.The …

September 7, 2010
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The XX to close Red Bull Music Academy - After five weeks of some of the most unique musical events London has ever seen, the Red Bull Music …
The XX to close Red Bull Music Academy

After five weeks of some of the most unique musical events London has ever seen, the Red Bull Music Academy brings its residency here to a climactic …

March 11, 2010
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The XX and La Roux added to Øya Festival 2010 - Two of the UK's biggest breaking acts of the last year, The XX and La Roux, have just confirmed …
The XX and La Roux added to Øya Festival 2010

Two of the UK's biggest breaking acts of the last year, The XX and La Roux, have just confirmed they will play Øya Festival this August. They join …

February 26, 2010
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The xx and Fever Ray confirm Bestival - Winners of a truck load of coveted accolades The xx have just confirmed their Bestival appearance …
The xx and Fever Ray confirm Bestival

Winners of a truck load of coveted accolades The xx have just confirmed their Bestival appearance along with an exclusive Fever Ray performance.And …

February 15, 2010
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The xx win Xfm New Music Award - Global Radio's XFM has announced that The xx has won its highly prestigious XFM New Music Award for …
The xx win Xfm New Music Award

Global Radio's XFM has announced that The xx has won its highly prestigious XFM New Music Award for their debut album xx.Thousands of XFM listeners …

February 2, 2010