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Fiction

Release date: 15th July 2013

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"Fiction" is an album by The xx, released 15th July 2013.

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Coachella weekend 2 livestream times have been revealed - here's what you can watch, and when

Coachella weekend 2 livestream times have been revealed - here's what you can watch, and when

Want to know which acts you can watch at what time at Coachella weekend 2? Find them all, plus the UK times, here.

16 Apr 2026 • 9:36 am

The xx delivered a fifteen-song set at their Coachella comeback

The xx delivered a fifteen-song set at their Coachella comeback

The band's first festival appearance in eight years spanned all three albums.

13 Apr 2026 • 10:37 am

Jack White has joined the Coachella 2026 bill as organisers confirm weekend one set times

Jack White has joined the Coachella 2026 bill as organisers confirm weekend one set times

The full weekend one schedule is confirmed for the California desert festival, including how to watch online.

7 Apr 2026 • 10:50 am

Charli XCX, the xx, Olivia Dean and Lorde among the Lollapalooza 2026 headliners

Charli XCX, the xx, Olivia Dean and Lorde among the Lollapalooza 2026 headliners

Grant Park festival returns with Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie, John Summit, and Tate McRae also topping the bill.

17 Mar 2026 • 4:00 pm

Way Out West has expanded its 2026 line-up with The xx, Zara Larsson and more

Way Out West has expanded its 2026 line-up with The xx, Zara Larsson and more

Tickets go on sale 10th December.

26 Nov 2025 • 12:00 pm

Primavera Sound Barcelona announces 2026 lineup featuring Addison Rae, The xx, PinkPanthress and more

Primavera Sound Barcelona announces 2026 lineup featuring Addison Rae, The xx, PinkPanthress and more

There's also The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, Doja Cat, Massive Attack, Wet Leg, Jade

25 Sept 2025 • 9:33 am

Jamie xx has reunited with his The xx bandmates for a new single, 'Waited All Night'

Jamie xx has reunited with his The xx bandmates for a new single, 'Waited All Night'

The new track reunites Jamie xx with his The xx bandmates for their first recorded collaboration since 2017.

18 Sept 2024 • 3:27 pm

The xx are back in the studio and 'having a good time', reveals Jamie xx

The xx are back in the studio and 'having a good time', reveals Jamie xx

He also spoke of how their individual solo experiences impact on working together.

16 Jul 2024 • 6:35 pm

Romy's debut album is “very close” to being finished, and should be with us this year

"I’m really excited and it’s been really fun working with the people I’ve worked with on it."

17 Jan 2023 • 4:21 pm

The xx have announced a tenth-anniversary rerelease of their second album, ‘Coexist’

The xx have announced a tenth-anniversary rerelease of their second album, ‘Coexist’

The new rereleases are both set to land on January 13th.

21 Nov 2022 • 3:55 pm

The xx's Oliver Sim has dropped his first-ever solo single, 'Romance With A Memory'

The xx's Oliver Sim has dropped his first-ever solo single, 'Romance With A Memory'

Produced by bandmate Jamie xx, it comes alongside a lyric video starring artists and drag performers Charity Kase, HoSo Terra Toma, Gena Marvin.

10 Mar 2022 • 3:00 pm

The xx's Oliver Sim is dropping his first solo track 'Romance With A Memory' tomorrow

The xx's Oliver Sim is dropping his first solo track 'Romance With A Memory' tomorrow

It arrives on the same day the band's new Apple Radio show Interludes Radio begins.

9 Mar 2022 • 3:42 pm

The xx are launching their own radio series, Interludes Radio

It'll go out on Thursdays, with each member hosting an edition.

8 Mar 2022 • 2:00 pm

The xx share live version of Jamie xx's 'Stranger In A Room', promise "more coming soon"

The xx share live version of Jamie xx's 'Stranger In A Room', promise "more coming soon"

The 2015 track featured The xx’s Oliver Sim on vocals, and originally appeared on Jamie xx's solo album ‘In Colour’.

25 Feb 2022 • 10:14 am

Romy of The xx, Fred Again and HAAi have collaborated on a new single, 'Lights Out'

Romy of The xx, Fred Again and HAAi have collaborated on a new single, 'Lights Out'

It's coming on Thursday, alongside a launch party.

19 Jan 2022 • 10:20 am

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Fiction — other versions

Deluxe editions, anniversary reissues, regional editions and other recordings of this album. Each has its own page with its own pressings and credits.

Fiction EP
Year 2013Tracks 4