CBC: "The xx returns to Studio Q to give us a preview and discuss how they've grown as musicians and songwriters with more experience, increased confidence and outside expectations." Read on
npr.org: "Wildly infectious dance beats meet dark, hypnotic rock when Hot Chip and The xx took the stage for a night of live music, webcast on NPR Music Saturday. Hear full concerts by both bands, from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C." Download here
npr.org: "The XX's style stems from a variety of mainstream pop influences, but its approach veers toward striking minimalism. Sparse arrangements are built around chilling synths, pulsing rhythms, '80s-style guitar lines and R&B-influenced bass patterns. Without a live drummer, The XX uses negative space to create an airy atmosphere." Listen here
