January 13, 2017 — I See You, the long awaited third album from The xx, is out today on Young Turks.

The album is receiving early critical acclaim:

“The songs on I See You no longer insist on the austere minimalism of the band’s first two albums. The sonic palette has vastly expanded; there are a few solid dance beats, some plush echoes of the Beach Boys, some resonant and ghostly synthesizer tones, even a sample of Hall & Oates in ‘On Hold.’ The frailty and tension of the xx’s past catalog remain…But there are also new glimmers of confidence.”

“The xx have never been so unguarded, either emotionally or in their musical ambitions.
The result is as haunting as ever.”

“I See You…sounds like an attempt to incorporate everyone’s talents into a new version of their sound, one true to their roots but richer and more varied.”

Best New Music, 8.4/10

“On its ambitious new album, the xx has created a vital, magnetic blend of
electronica, balladry and pop.”

 “The music’s dynamics make you feel closely involved in what they’re singing about—the highs as well as the lows. I See You presents a band wiling to be seen.”

“The boldest work yet from a band famous for subtlety—the sound of
The xx hitting the caps-lock key.”

“It feels like this wonderfully languid band may have just received a shot of adrenaline.”

“A cohesive mix of devastating vulnerability and quiet strength built on the British trio’s blend of floating synths and delicate guitars.”

I See You marks a new era for the London trio of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, both sonically and in terms of process. The album was recorded between March 2014 and August 2016 in New York, Marfa, Reykjavik, Los Angeles and London, and produced by Jamie Smith and Rodaidh McDonald.

The xx will tour North America this spring, with headline dates kicking off April 15 in San Francisco, and further shows in Seattle, Chicago, Austin, Philadelphia, New York and more as well as festival slots at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees and others soon to be announced.

Due to popular demand, additional shows have been added in San Francisco, Austin and Toronto. Tickets for all dates are on sale today at 10 a.m. local time; visit thexx.info/tour for more information.

The North American dates will follow a historic European tour, including a record-setting, seven night run at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, marking the longest ever run of sold out shows at the legendary venue, performing to 35,000 people over seven hometown performances.

To celebrate the release of I See You, The xx will appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” next Tuesday, January 17.

I See You is the follow up to The xx’s two previous albums—xx and Coexist—which have sold over 3 million copies between them, winning a host of accolades along the way. Watch the video for debut single “On Hold,” recorded in Marfa and directed by Alasdair McLellan, HERE.

February 8                  Hovet – Stockholm, Sweden

February 10                Forum – Copenhagen, Denmark

February 12                Sporthalle – Hamburg, Germany

February 13                Heineken Music Hall – Amsterdam, Netherlands – SOLD OUT

February 14                Zénith – Paris, France – SOLD OUT

February 15                Zénith – Paris, France – SOLD OUT

February 17                Zénith – Strasbourg, France

February 18                St. Jakobshalle – Basel, Switzerland

February 20                Mediolanum Forum – Milan, Italy

February 21                Halle Tony Garnier – Lyon, France

February 23                Marx Halle – Vienna, Austria

February 24                Zenith – Munich, Germany

February 25                Arena – Berlin, Germany – SOLD OUT

February 26                Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany – SOLD OUT

February 28                Mitsubishi Electric Halle – Düsseldorf, Germany

March 1                      Forest National – Brussels, Belgium – SOLD OUT

March 2                      Forest National – Brussels, Belgium – SOLD OUT

March 4                      Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham, UK

March 5                      O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, UK – SOLD OUT

March 6                      O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, UK – SOLD OUT

March 8                      O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 9                      O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 10                    O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 11                    O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 13                    O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 14                    O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 15                    O2 Academy Brixton – London, UK – SOLD OUT

March 17                    Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff, UK

March 23-25               Festival Estereo Picnic – Bogota, Columbia

March 25                    Lollapalooza – Sao Paulo, Brazil

March 31                    Lollapalooza – Buenos Aires, Argentina

April 1                          Lollapalooza – Santiago, Chile

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