It’s hard to think of many better bands to play just before Radiohead than The xx.
Smart but accessible, able to weave a vibe, deliver on expectation and not be overwhelmed by the occasion, obviously the three piece are more than just a palette cleanser, but in their position, most other acts would simply fold.
Indeed, at one point this could have been too much for The xx. Not anymore, though. With third album ‘I See You’ under their belt they’re a more confident band than ever before. Not in a showy way – it’s that quiet steel of a group of people who know they’ve got things right.
You can watch their full Glastonbury Pyramid Stage set here, for the next month, thanks to the BBC.
The xx played:
Intro
Crystalised
Say Something Loving
Islands
Dangerous
I Dare You
Performance
Infinity
VCR
Fiction
Shelter
Loud Places (Jamie xx cover)
On Hold
Angels