Nialler9 — Niamh Walsh, Niall Cooke, Shawn Brennan and Seán Walsh make up the new Dublin band Silent Interlude who namecheck Daughter, London Grammar and The xx as inspirations. The band’s debut five-track EP Fate or Faith is out this week and has some of th... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher photo: Jamie xx at NYU in 2014 (more by Mimi Hong) The xx's Jamie xx has been making quality music outside of his main band for a few years now (his 2011 single Far Nearer" is especially... more info

Stereogum — After cranking out occasional solo tracks for a few years, the xx’s production mastermind Jamie xx announced plans to release his first solo album In Colour earlier this week. And today, he’s shared the new song “Loud Places,” a collaboration... more info

Core News — “Jamie xx returns to 6 Music for the third show in his 6 Mix residency, reflecting the most exciting music emerging from clubs across the world. Since his last 6 Mix back in the summer, Jamie has been busy touring, both with The xx and as a DJ. Asi... more info

Stereogum — The xx played the Guggenheim last night as part of a Dior-sponsored pre-party for the museum’s International Gala that takes place this weekend. Some famous guests were in attendance, including Marion Cotillard, Greta Gerwig, A$AP Rocky, and Karlie... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jenny Lewis at ACL 2014 (more by Tim Griffin) You can browse our full NYC show calendar for all of tonight's shows, but here are some highlights... Jenny Lewis, Girlpool @ Terminal 5 Jenny Lewis is on the road supporting... more info

The Independent — Jamie xx has revealed he is in the mixing stages of his debut album, while a host of fresh songs have been written for a new xx album. more info

Stereogum — The xx are the only band I’ve ever seen that can make a festival crowd sing along with a wordless song. That song is “Intro,” the first track from their self-titled first album, and it’s about as iconic a side-one/track-one as this century ha... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jamie xx w/ The xx in 2013 (more by Amanda Hatfield) The annual NYU Mystery Concert takes place this Wednesday (9/3) at the Skirball Center, and the lineup is secret no more. It includes Jamie xx, Ghostface Killah and Ratking.... more info

XLR8R — Ahead of the release of her sophomore album Tough Love, UK vocalist Jessie Ware has posted up a new bonus track, co-written by Romy from The xx. read more more info