JAMIE XX IN CONCERT:
Jamie xx has made a name for himself as one of the most talented British DJs and producers in the game, renowned for his work with indie pop band The xx and his genre-defying solo releases. At his live DJ sets Jamie spins a potent blend of electronica, future garage, post-dubstep, and countless other subgenres, treating fans to his acclaimed remixes and never-before-heard versions of tracks that make each set a truly unique experience. Taking the stage beneath a flurry of state-of-the-art visuals, Jamie always blows minds with his seamless transitions, epic builds, and euphoric drops. Whether he’s spinning his beloved remix of Florence and the Machine’s “You Got the Love” or breaking out tracks from his 2015 album In Colour, Jamie xx always treats ticket buyers to an unforgettable night of cutting-edge sounds and nonstop dancing.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Jamie xx, aka Jamie Smith, got his start in the mid ’00s with acclaimed British indie pop outfit The xx, which was formed in 2005 by a group of his classmates at London’s Elliot School. The band's 2009 debut album was a critical and commercial sensation, earning the prestigious Mercury Prize and establishing Jamie as a sought-after producer virtually overnight. After garnering praise with several remixes released to promote the band, Jamie made his solo debut in 2011 with the album We’re New Here, which remixed Gil Scott-Heron’s acclaimed 2010 album I’m New Here. The album peaked at No. 4 on the UK Indie Chart, earning massive critical acclaim and drawing Jamie out for high-profile DJ sets around the world. After several years of extensive touring, Jamie returned to the studio to record 2015’s In Colour, a highly anticipated album that has fans eager to catch his upcoming sets on the road.
