The xx Reunite for Spellbinding Coachella Performance After Eight-Year Hiatus
English indie rock trio the xx made a highly anticipated return to the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, marking their first festival performance together in eight years. The band, consisting of Jamie Smith (Jamie xx), Oliver Sim, and Romy Madley Croft, delivered a hypnotic and atmospheric set on the main stage. Although the members have pursued successful solo careers and maintained collaborative ties, this reunion signifies a new chapter for the group. Dressed in their signature all-black attire, they opened with their 2009 debut single 'Crystalised,' seamlessly blending their intimate, haunted indie sound with Jamie xx’s renowned electronic production. The performance evolved from pensive, grayscale tones into vibrant, club-infused rhythms as sunset turned to night, captivating the audience with tracks like 'VCR' and remixes of 'On Hold.' Critics praised the set for its shapeshifting nature and virtuosic vibe management, transforming their traditionally anti-crowd music into a propulsive festival experience. This event kicks off a planned festival run, demonstrating the enduring influence and chemical synergy of the childhood friends despite their long hiatus from joint performances.
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The xx Reunite for Spellbinding Coachella Performance After Eight-Year Hiatus
English indie rock trio the xx made a highly anticipated return to the stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, marking their first festival performance together in eight years. The band, consisting of Jamie Smith (Jamie xx), Oliver Sim, and Romy Madley Croft, delivered a hypnotic and atmospheric set on the main stage. Although the members have pursued successful solo careers and maintained collaborative ties, this reunion signifies a new chapter for the group. Dressed in their signature all-black attire, they opened with their 2009 debut single 'Crystalised,' seamlessly blending their intimate, haunted indie sound with Jamie xx’s renowned electronic production. The performance evolved from pensive, grayscale tones into vibrant, club-infused rhythms as sunset turned to night, captivating the audience with tracks like 'VCR' and remixes of 'On Hold.' Critics praised the set for its shapeshifting nature and virtuosic vibe management, transforming their traditionally anti-crowd music into a propulsive festival experience. This event kicks off a planned festival run, demonstrating the enduring influence and chemical synergy of the childhood friends despite their long hiatus from joint performances.
The Guardian