The xx, who will be in the vicinity of Maryland shortly, has a video out for their second single, “Chained.” The song is strong and the video features the watery imagery that we were accustomed to in “Basic Space,” among other songs.
The melancholy color scheme, punctuated with a bit of rainbow-y clouds make it perfect for an overcast day, like today.
[...] The xx, known for being the marvelously minimalistic musicians who just put out a new album, have released an app for both iPhones and Androids. They are trying to capitalize on the fact that their market is intelligent-phone savvy. That you’d want to make the special effort to download the app, which is just a fancy version of their website, is another story. The xx’s official app allows you to immerse yourself in their new album Coexist. Watch exclusive HD videos for every song on the new album whilst reading the lyrics, play with an interactive version of the Coexist artwork, and receive messages direct from the band. Download for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. -via the website [...]