The XX

[kingcrawler]

I agree this album seems to be getting more attention than Coexist but I don't see that doing anything to push them up the lineups. I certainly don't see them headlining Glastonbury anyway, R&L would perhaps be more likely but if they were to headline there you'd think they'd have been booked to sub either on the last tour or this one. I think they'll end up just being similar to an act to Elbow or the Chemical Brothers now in playing quite a prominent slot every few years without headlining.

[ghostdancer1]

they were announced to headline 55k capacity Electric Picnic in Ireland this morning. they were a weak-ish sub there after the 2nd album.

[dentalplan]

12 minutes ago, ghostdancer1 said:

they were announced to headline 55k capacity Electric Picnic in Ireland this morning. they were a weak-ish sub there after the 2nd album.

Before the second album was out, wasn't it? Same with Bestival which they're now headlining as well. I just figured them staking their claim as a big band on that album must be what got them the slots for this year, considering the ICU album trail only started in November.

But yeah, festival season coverage is what'll plant it on one side or the other.

Edited March 23, 2017 by dentalplan

[SwedgeAntilles]

I'm probably basing my prediction less on their suitability for headlining and more on the dearth of British acts who are headline-worthy. 

[Alex DeLarge]

This year was their first arena tour right? I think the time off has benefited them because people who couldn't see them in 2012 have had almost five years to wait, as well as the fact they've influenced Drake, James Blake, London Grammar etc. and the popularity of Jamie's solo stuff.

[Chawk]

I just uploaded their 2013 sets,if anyone's interested. Starts with the one on BBC Introducing and then The Other. Not the best quality but better than nothing,I guess.

 

[annax]

Remind me why The XX are now being listed as Friday, Pyramid on the efests lineup page..?

[Mezhyp1]

18 minutes ago, annax said:

Remind me why The XX are now being listed as Friday, Pyramid on the efests lineup page..?

Because they're playing on the Pyramid Stage before Radiohead 

[annax]

Just now, Mezhyp1 said:

Because they're playing on the Pyramid Stage before Radiohead 

I get that...but where was this info from?

[defrio29]

4 minutes ago, annax said:

I get that...but where was this info from?

 

[stuartbert two hats]

I'm really enjoying the new album.  A shame they don't seem to be playing Replica.  Unlike the Radiohead thread there's no guessing about what songs they'll play.  Just look at their recent setlists - all almost identical.

[annax]

31 minutes ago, defrio29 said:

 

Thank you!

[FloorFiller]

24 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

I'm really enjoying the new album.  A shame they don't seem to be playing Replica.  Unlike the Radiohead thread there's no guessing about what songs they'll play.  Just look at their recent setlists - all almost identical.

Yeah with them subbing Radiohead at Coachella I think we can safely say that's almost exactly what they'll play at Glastonbury too. 

Seeing them at Primavera so could well end up giving them a miss at Glastonbury, or maybe just turn up for the last few songs to get that sweet sweet Radiohead spot.

[gmb1992]

I don't know if this has been mentioned but has anyone else noticed on Spotify it's got them as playing Worthy Farm at 8pm on Wednesday 21st June? 

[TiZuff]

1 hour ago, gmb1992 said:

I don't know if this has been mentioned but has anyone else noticed on Spotify it's got them as playing Worthy Farm at 8pm on Wednesday 21st June? 

a Williams green slot on Wednesday would be rather dangerous. I doubt that would happen??

[Mezhyp1]

5 minutes ago, TiZuff said:

a Williams green slot on Wednesday would be rather dangerous. I doubt that would happen??

That's just a default from spotify 

[dentalplan]

I don't get all the negativity. This is gonna be great.