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The official music video for "Chained" by The xx, taken from the album Coexist on Young. Uploaded by The xx, the artist's official channel.

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The xx — Chained

I watched you breathe in

And I wished you'd stop

Only for long enough

Long enough

It's hard to say

Separate or combine

I ask you one last time

Did I hold you too tight?

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Produced byJamie xx

Written byOliver Sim, Romy, Jamie xx

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