The xx Carson Daly video, (another set of) Webster Hall pics & an upcoming DJ gig in NYC

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photos by Paul Birman

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the xx

"In a recent interview, the xx talked about expanding their sound. So much has happened to them in the short space of time since they recorded this debut that their next record can't fail to be infused with this experience. All the more reason to cherish this album, then. For this was more than just the sound of 2009, it was a distinctive musical statement of the like we may never get to hear again." [The Guardian]

The xx finished a tour with Friendly Fires at Webster Hall in NYC on December 5th. We already did a post about that show, but then the very talented Paul Birman mentioned he had a set of pictures that could use a home. Those are the pictures in this post.

Five days after the NYC show, The xx made their network television debut on the Carson Daly show. Video from appearance is below.

And I'm not sure what brings them back, but The xx must be hanging around a bit because they have another NYC appearance scheduled for January 2nd.. It's not a live show though, they are just DJing at Le Poisson Rouge at a late night party with VHS or Beta Dee Jays and Finger On The Pulse. Tickets are $5+fee if you buy them in advance or slightly more if you wait for the door.

Tickets are also still on sale for the show that The xx is playing with Hot Chip at Terminal 5 on April 22nd.

All dates with the rest of those pictures and the video below...

the xx

The xx on Carson Daly

The xx - 2010 Tour Dates
Mon 03/22/10 Spanish Moon Baton Rouge LA *
Wed 03/24/10 The Earl Atlanta GA **
Thu 03/25/10 Cats Cradle Carrboro NC *
Sun 03/28/10 Sixth & I Historic Synagogue Washington DC *
Mon 03/29/10 First Unitarian Church Sanctuary Philadelphia PA *
Sat 04/03/10 Le National Montreal QC *
Mon 04/05/10 Wexner Center Columbus OH *
Tue 04/06/10 Buskirk-Chumley Theater Bloomington IN *
Thu 04/08/10 Lincoln Hall Chicago IL *
Fri 04/09/10 Varsity Theater Minneapolis MN *
Mon 04/12/10 The Nightlight Lounge Bellingham WA *
Tue 04/13/10 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver BC *
Wed 04/14/10 Aladdin Theater Portland OR *
Fri 04/16/10 Fox Theater Oakland CA **
Mon 04/19/10 Riviera Theatre Chicago IL **
Tue 04/20/10 INK / Guvernment / Koolhaus Toronto ON **
Thu 04/22/10 Terminal 5 New York NY **
Sat 04/24/10 9:30 Club Washington DC **
* w/ jj
** w/ Hot Chip

Tags: Best of 2009, Carson Daly, Finger on the Pulse, The xx, VHS or Beta

posted at 3:15 PM on December 22, 2009 in music | pictures | tour dates | Comments (28)

Comments (28)

atlanta show got moved to the Variety Playhouse, no longer at the EARL...just an fyi.

Posted by DDDDDDAAAAAVE | December 22, 2009 3:20 PM

WORST BAND EVER.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 3:29 PM

Probably alot of hot beatches at this show.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 3:29 PM

carson daly is still alive?

the xx getting such year end accolades show what a shit year in music this was.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 3:31 PM

BEST BAND EVER
haters: GO BUY OWL CITY, LADY GAGA and OTHER SHIT

Posted by FY | December 22, 2009 3:39 PM

yes, i was there.

Posted by hot beatch | December 22, 2009 3:40 PM

doom and gloom

dude are jj going to come to new york without them!
best news ever if so!

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 3:44 PM

I play in a shitty band, so I'm in no position to judge other shitty bands that are more successful than mine.

Posted by FY | December 22, 2009 3:56 PM

who? they'll let anyone play Carson Daly these days. It is a very sad time for music.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 4:05 PM

I am not sure they are the best band, but there music achieves an intimate, personal quality that I am sure your favorite band is incapable of...

@4:05 I guess it is perspective, seriously, do you want everything to regress to 90's rock? that would be sad. what are you looking for? there is a ton of great music out there these days.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 4:38 PM

The XX > 90's music

Lets hear something new! no more 90's crap like The XX!

Posted by Juan | December 22, 2009 4:43 PM

Glasvegas > The XX

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 4:44 PM

Hey girl on the subway...you saving that seat for me...baby?

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 4:45 PM

^^^ Both bands sound like they are from the 90s and both suck. These are bands that would have been cool if they came out in the 90s, but now they sound stereotypical and boring.

Posted by da troof | December 22, 2009 4:47 PM

unbelievably dull. This is 2009's biggest hype scam.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 6:15 PM

I want to hear what the band of every hipster sounds like who shits on the XX.

Their album is really, really fucking good. Its simple, but its really good.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 6:20 PM

@4:45 i think that's on the bus.

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 6:27 PM

Justice † > XX's XX

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 8:17 PM

The Ex > XX

Posted by Anonymous | December 22, 2009 8:34 PM