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Jamie xx has orchestrated a mini-reunion of the xx, tapping bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim for his latest single, “Waited All Night.”

The track marks the first time all three musicians have appeared on the same record since the xx’s 2017 album, See You. The single’s official release comes after the trio performed the track live during Jamie’s set at Glastonbury earlier this summer.

In a statement, Jamie thanked his “two best friends and musical siblings” for joining him on the giddy two-step gem. “It’s wonderful to have the gang back together,...

Jamie xx has recruited Robyn for “Life,” the latest single off the upcoming album In Waves, the long-awaited follow-up to his 2015 LP In Colour. The electropop song, out Monday, is made to bring you to the dancefloor and is inspired by the club energy of Ibiza.

“I just want to see how ‘Life’ gets people dancing this summer. I can’t wait for that,” Robyn said in a statement. “Jamie is such a brilliant creator, I’m excited to be part of his album.”

Ahead of the song’s release,...

Jamie xx has announced his new album, In Waves, out September 20th via Young. In anticipation, he’s released the latest single, “Treat Each Other Right,” and its accompanying music video.

Recorded over four years, Jamie xx’s sophomore album features appearances from Robyn, The Avalanches, Panda Bear, Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, Oona Doherty, and fellow The xx members Romy and Oliver Sim. In addition, DJ/producer Honey Dijon contributed to the previously released single “Baddy on the Floor.”

In Waves will be available as a deluxe LP featuring a bonus 12-inch that includes previously released singles “It’s So Good,” “Let’S Do It Again” and “Kill Dem” alongside the new Erykah Badu collab “F U” and “Do Something.” Pre-orders for all formats are ongoing.

“It’s been a while… and a lot has happened in that time,” Jamie xx shared in a statement. “Ups and downs, growing up, figuring...

Jamie xx has released the one-take visual for his latest club track, “Idontknow.” The video stars Belfast dancer and choreographer Oona Doherty, who also co-directed the clip with Luca Truffarelli.

Filmed in Belfast in March 2020 — the night before Northern Ireland went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic — the visual sees Doherty performing an anxious dance through the dark city streets. Midway through the clip, she looks down at her phone and has a spiraling response to what she sees on the screen. The video ends with Doherty encountering a friend and embracing.

Jamie xx has returned to liven up your self-isolation with “Idontknow,” the xx musician’s first solo music since the release of his acclaimed 2015 LP In Colour.

The percussion-heavy track builds steadily over five minutes, eventually settling around a series of hypnotic vocal samples. In addition to the track’s digital release on Wednesday, a 12-inch single will be released in the U.K. May 1st and in the U.S. on May 15th. The single is available to preorder now via Beggars, which listed independent record stores that will...