The xx land Artist of the Day honors — and Coachella is hyped
Redditors on r/Coachella picked The xx as today’s Artist of the Day — and the reaction is loud: “WE’RE SO BACK,” reads the top comment. The trio from London bring their trademark hushed intimacy and the crowd is already calling this a must-not-miss Friday set.
Why The xx still matter
Since bursting out in 2009 with sparse, breathy bedroom ballads, The xx have kept a minimalist approach that became their signature. Between Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim’s whispery harmonies and Jamie xx’s evolving beats, the band lives in the space between intimacy and the dance floor. As Romy put it in a recent interview with Apple Music, “We weren’t overthinking it… we just wanted it to be exactly what was playable live.”
What to expect at Coachella
Expect quiet-loud dynamics: slow-burning, atmospheric moments built around delicate vocals, then sudden grooves that pull you in. Fans in the thread are also speculating about surprise Jamie xx DJ sets at late-night stages like the Do LaB or Quasar — not confirmed, but plausible given Jamie’s solo work and festival after-hours history.
Hot songs to queue before Friday
Live preview
Want a taste of their live vibe? Check the Lollapalooza Brazil 2017 set for a Moody, minimalist-to-hypnotic run: Lollapalooza Brazil 2017.
Community heat
The thread is full of reunion energy — longtime fans calling this “the #1 act” and others reminiscing about standout past sets. If the buzz is any indicator, The xx’s Friday slot will draw both diehards and newer listeners looking for a chill, cinematic moment on the fields.
Bottom line: Save the time and arrive early — whether you want the hushed intimacy or the late-night Jamie xx possibility, this one’s shaping up to be a Coachella weekend highlight.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1nilnos/coachella_2026_artist_of_the_day_the_xx/