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The xx played their first show since 2018 on April 4 in Mexico City, pulling from all three albums and each member's solo work.
The xx played their first show since 2018 on April 4 in Mexico City, pulling from all three albums and each member's solo work.

The xx played their first show in eight years in Mexico City, sending fans into meltdown. Here's what we know about the indie trio's long-awaited comeback.

WMG is acquiring independent distributor Revelator, raising fresh questions about major label expansion into the indie distribution space.

Bumbershoot returns to Seattle Center over Labor Day weekend with Turnstile and Death Cab headlining a stacked, genre-spanning two-day lineup.

Asbury Park's premier beachside festival locks in two massive headliners for 2026. The Strokes and Mumford & Sons will top the Sea.Hear.Now bill.

The Isle of Wight duo christened the SNL UK premiere with two tracks from their acclaimed sophomore album 'Moisturizer.'

Lorde's record deal with Universal has expired after a relationship that started when she was 12. She's now exploring life as an independent artist.

Radiohead have mapped out a global touring plan: 20 shows per continent, one continent per year. No more, no less.
The Oscar and Grammy winner spent a full year composing original music for Netflix's acclaimed anthology series. Season 2 drops April 16.
Violet Grohl's debut LP arrives May 29 via Republic Records. New single '595' was inspired by a vintage phone sex line tee.