Members of ‘The xx’ have unveiled details of a second album titled ‘Coexist’
Their forthcoming album has been revealed and ‘The xx’ have titled it ‘Coexist’. It is a follow-up to their self-titled debut album which won a Mercury prize. Recently the band played a trio of intimate shows in London. They will finally release their 2nd album on the 10th of September. A few tracks were previewed at their most recent gigs. They have a mammoth touring stretch throughout the summer.
- The band talks about their latest album: “We’re so excited to share with you the news that our second record ‘Coexist’ will be released on September 10th”. They acknowledge the long creative process: “After a long time on the road, we took a break, created our own studio and wrote these new songs that we’re so looking forward to playing to you”. ‘The xx’ then invite their fans to their summer tours.
Jamie Smith produced their album. The band is attempting to compete with their world-beating debut in 2009. They recorded their latest album between November last year and May this year at their London studio. US audiences can get their hands on the album on the 11th of September 2011. It is going to be a tough competitor out there with all the alternative bands arriving on the music scene.
Where can you catch ‘The xx’?
Apart from the promotion of their latest album, the band is planning to play a full schedule in the summer. The list is so extensive that some experts are worried about exhaustion. Here are some of the tour dates for ‘The xx’:
June
8 – Turin, Italy – Traffic Festival
9 – Porto, Portugal – Optimus Primavera Sound
15 – Aarhus, Denmark – Northside Festival
16 – Hultsfred, Sweden – Hultsfred Festival
22 – Schussed, Germany – Hurricane Festival
23 – Neuhausen, Germany – Southside Festival
27 – Haervic, Norway – Hove Festival
29 – Arras, France – Main Square Festival
30 – Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter
July
4 – Tokyo, Japan – Liquid Room
7 – Gdynia, Poland – Heineken Open’er Festival
14 – Joensuu, Finland – Ilosaarirock Festival
23 – Los Angeles, CA, The Fonda
25 – Seattle, WA, Showbox
28 – Toronto, ON, Phoenix Concert Theater
29 – Montreal, QC, Metropolis
31 – Boston, MA, Wilbur Theatre
August
2 – New York, NY, Terminal 5
9 – Sibinek, Croatia – Terraneo Festival
10 – Budapest, Hungary – Sziget Festival
11 – St Pere, France – La Route du Rock
18 – St Polten, Austria – FM4 Frequency Festival
19 – Biddinghuizen, Netherlands – Lowlands Festival
31 – Laois, Ireland – Electric Picnic
September
7 – Isle of Wight, England – Bestival
