Tastes Like Caramel » the xx http://www.tlc-blog.com Transatlantic Pop Culture Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:21:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tastes Like Caramel http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/76afe05799af3400c00aabc287f8f9e8.png?s=48 http://www.tlc-blog.com New The Xx Music Video: Islands http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/04/new-the-xx-music-video-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-the-xx-music-video-islands http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/04/new-the-xx-music-video-islands/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:58:16 +0000 anthoNYC http://www.tlc-blog.com/?p=5051 The Xx premiered a brand new glossy music video for Islands today, complete with interpretive choreography. Simple yet effective…I like it! Check out the video below! mp3: Wait What – Dead Wrong Intro (The Notorious B.I.G vs. The Xx) [alt]]]> The Xx premiered a brand new glossy music video for Islands today, complete with interpretive choreography. Simple yet effective…I like it! Check out the video below!

mp3: Wait What – Dead Wrong Intro (The Notorious B.I.G vs. The Xx) [alt]


]]> http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/04/new-the-xx-music-video-islands/feed/ 1 Tasty Tunes: Goldfrapp, The Xx, Pin Me Down, Christina Aguilera http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/01/tasty-tunes-goldfrapp-the-xx-pin-me-down-christina-aguilera/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tasty-tunes-goldfrapp-the-xx-pin-me-down-christina-aguilera http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/01/tasty-tunes-goldfrapp-the-xx-pin-me-down-christina-aguilera/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:35:36 +0000 anthoNYC http://www.tlc-blog.com/?p=4881 #2: Happy Friday! It’s been quite a hectic week of shows and continuing the move the site over to our own server (http://tlc-blog.com) but the great music doesn’t stop pouring in. Check out a few of my favorites from over … Continue reading →]]> #2: Happy Friday! It’s been quite a hectic week of shows and continuing the move the site over to our own server (http://tlc-blog.com) but the great music doesn’t stop pouring in. Check out a few of my favorites from over the course of the week below.

Bloc Party’s Russell Lissack and female vocalist Melina Mepris make up the electro-pop outfit Pin Me Down.

Finally a decent remix of the The Xx, this time by none other than Matthew Dear.

The gorgeous photo to your right is a brand new Goldfrapp press photo for Head First, complimentary to Believer the second track to make it’s way onto the internet.

Stream: Goldfrapp – Believer

Last Friday the entertainment world joined forces for the Hope for Haiti telethon, raising an impressive $61 million. One of the most moving performances came from Christina Aguilera who debuted a brand new song Lift Me Up, co-written with Sia from Xtina’s upcoming album Bionic – scheduled for an April release. You can purchase the exclusive 20-track iTunes charity album for just $7.99 HERE.

]]> http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/01/tasty-tunes-goldfrapp-the-xx-pin-me-down-christina-aguilera/feed/ 2 Romy's (The Xx) DJ Set at Le Poisson Rouge http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/01/romys-the-xx-dj-set-at-le-poisson-rouge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romys-the-xx-dj-set-at-le-poisson-rouge http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/01/romys-the-xx-dj-set-at-le-poisson-rouge/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:18:51 +0000 anthoNYC http://tasteslikecaramel.wordpress.com/?p=4730 Last night The Xx’s female vocalist Romy Madley Croft spun records for her headlining 2AM DJ set at the West Village’s Le Poisson Rouge. Finger on the Pulse and VHS or Beta packed the dance floor with their pounding DJ … Continue reading →]]> Last night The Xx’s female vocalist Romy Madley Croft spun records for her headlining 2AM DJ set at the West Village’s Le Poisson Rouge. Finger on the Pulse and VHS or Beta packed the dance floor with their pounding DJ sets before handing the decks off to Romy.

Quite different from what you’d expect to hear on an album by The Xx, Romy’s solo set consisted of hip hop and pop classics from the likes of Aaliyah, Adina Howard and beyond. It was a great way to kick off the first Saturday of 2010.

MP3: Adina Howard – Freak Like Me or zShare

]]> http://www.tlc-blog.com/2010/01/romys-the-xx-dj-set-at-le-poisson-rouge/feed/ 0 Hot Chip Announces North American Tour Dates with The Xx http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/11/hot-chip-announces-north-american-tour-dates-with-the-xx/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-chip-announces-north-american-tour-dates-with-the-xx http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/11/hot-chip-announces-north-american-tour-dates-with-the-xx/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:52:05 +0000 anthoNYC http://tasteslikecaramel.wordpress.com/?p=3927 The wait is officially over! With a brand new studio album One Life Stand out on February 9th 2010, Hot Chip are coming back to US + Canada for a short 5-city tour. They’re bringing along one of the hardest … Continue reading →]]> The wait is officially over! With a brand new studio album One Life Stand out on February 9th 2010, Hot Chip are coming back to US + Canada for a short 5-city tour. They’re bringing along one of the hardest working bands The Xx (now a trio), don’t miss out on this highly anticipated tour! Check out the dates + tracklisting for the new album below.

US Tour Dates (All on sale 11/23):
April 16th – Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
April 19th – Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL
April 20th – Koolhaus, Toronto, ON
April 22 – Terminal 5, New York, NY
April 24th – 9:30 Club, Washington, DC

One Life Stand Tracklisting:
1. Thieves In The Night
2. Hand Me Down Your Love
3. I Feel Better
4. One Life Stand
5. Brothers
6. Slush
7. Alley Cats
8. We Have Love
9. Keep Quiet
10. Take It In

MP3: Hot Chip – One Pure Thought or zShare

]]> http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/11/hot-chip-announces-north-american-tour-dates-with-the-xx/feed/ 0 CMJ: The Xx Secret Show at The Delancey http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/10/the-xx-secret-show-cmj-2009/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-xx-secret-show-cmj-2009 http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/10/the-xx-secret-show-cmj-2009/#comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:54:08 +0000 anthoNYC http://tasteslikecaramel.wordpress.com/?p=3608 Last week Jess and I were discussing how The Xx makes the most out of their time in New York. Back in August the band played about 6 shows in a week (See: TLC Spotlight: The xx Take on NYC) and … Continue reading →]]>

The Xx at The Delancey 10.22.09

Last week Jess and I were discussing how The Xx makes the most out of their time in New York. Back in August the band played about 6 shows in a week (See: TLC Spotlight: The xx Take on NYC) and last week played about twice as many shows in New York during CMJ including Thursday night’s 1AM “secret show” at The Delancey.

Yesterday news outlets may have jumped the gun in reporting that guitarist Baria Quereshi has quit the band, taking into account the latest development that the band is taking a break due to exhaustion.

Whatever the real story may be, we adore The Xx and hope they get it together and maybe slow down on the touring side of things. We’ve seen this time and time again. Hype brings on too much pressure and the best way to stay afloat in my opinion is to let the dust settle before stepping back out into the spotlight.

More pictures from the show HERE.

MP3: The Xx – Intro or zShare

]]> http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/10/the-xx-secret-show-cmj-2009/feed/ 0 TLC Spotlight: The xx Take on NYC http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/08/tlc-spotlight-the-xx-take-on-nyc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tlc-spotlight-the-xx-take-on-nyc http://www.tlc-blog.com/2009/08/tlc-spotlight-the-xx-take-on-nyc/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:14:49 +0000 anthoNYC http://tasteslikecaramel.wordpress.com/?p=2703 The xx are a South London-based quartet comprised of lead singers Oliver Sim (bass) and Romy Madley Croft (lead guitar), Jamie Smith (drum machine, sampler) and Baria Qureshi (guitar and keyboard.)  The xx have described their influences as “everything from … Continue reading →]]>

The xx Photographed at The South Street Seaport, 8.14.09 by Anthony Cuellar

The xx are a South London-based quartet comprised of lead singers Oliver Sim (bass) and Romy Madley Croft (lead guitar), Jamie Smith (drum machine, sampler) and Baria Qureshi (guitar and keyboard.)  The xx have described their influences as “everything from Aaliyah to Cocorosie, Rhianna to The Cure, Missy Elliott to The Chromatics and Mariah Carey to The Pixies.”

Thanks to Radio 1 we’ve had The xx on our radar and have been anticipating their stateside debut, beginning on August 7th with a string of 6 gigs throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. We were in Chicago for Lollapalooza but were lucky enough to catch their opening slot for Friendly Fires at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on the 12th and again at the South Street Seaport supporting School of Seven Bells on Friday August 15th.


Reminiscent of some of our favorite ‘serious’ current bands (Glasvegas, White Lies) The xx have left an imprint on the left brain, appealing to my logical, analytical and literal side.

Onstage, The xx stand in a wall-like formation with Romy and Oliver’s harmonized vocals weaving in and out of beats and keys provided by Jamie and Baria. It truly is a team effort with each band member being crucial in creating the intricately worked layers that make their sound so fresh. With their dark post-punk aesthetic, The xx’s unexpected hushed lyrics delivered over minimalistic strums, keys and thumps are a subtle and pleasant surprise listen.

Keep your eyes and ears open for The xx whose self-titled debut album is out now in the UK and will be available in the US on October 20th. You may also hear a stream of the album right now on NME.

MP3: The xx – Hot Like Fire (Aaliyah Cover) or zShare
MP3: The xx – Teardrops (Womack & Womack Cover) or zShare

Music Hall of Williamsburg

South Street Seaport

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