The xx’s debut album was one of last year’s best, making them one of the most talked-about bands at SXSW. Since blowing up, they’ve toured constantly one of the founding members has already quit due to burnout.
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When we caught them live in Toronto in December, we were impressed with how well the tunes translated live, especially given the band’s youth and limited technical ability. In the few months since, the London trio’s already more confident and relaxed onstage, and their fan base has exploded far beyond the hipster set.
Pulling off understated minimalist music at a busy festival is tough, but they made quite an impact despite their introverted tendencies.
