X Is For The xx

*Originally released November 5th 2014*

Doug and Steve examine the career of British band The xx on this episode! The two also take the time to dive into free music distribution, minimalist music about complicated relationships, and Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby soundtrack.

Music featured this week:
Together - The Great Gatsby [soundtrack]
Angels - Coexist
Crystalised - xx
​Chained - Coexist

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8:14 - If I didn't post the theme to the 90's X-Men cartoon here, I'd never forgive myself

11:02 - It's since been rebranded as "R U Talkin' R.E.M. RE: ME?", but definitely worth a listen!

12:19 - And we did with our episode Follow Up Fun and Concerts Too

30:05 - Steve wasn't a fan, but feel free to make your own judgments and check out this soundtrack from "The Great Gatsby"

34:34 - Well this is awkward. Steve has lately taken a keen interest in experimenting in the kitchen, and has started posting a lot of his creations to his own Instagram account. In fairness, they are usually delicious

40:47 - Here's the scene from "The Phantom Tollbooth" where Chroma and Milo conduct the sky

Doug's Recommendations:
Islands - xx
Chained - Coexist

Steve's Recommendations:
Sunset - Coexist
Intro - xx


The xx's Official Website

The xx's YouTube Channel

The xx's Instagram
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