Jamie xx returns with one of his most hotly-anticipated new tracks in recent times. The subject of fervent fan discussion since he debuted it live earlier this summer, ‘Dream Night’ has already become a key live moment in Jamie’s sets, including appearances at his very own LIDO festival in London (where he also played B2Bs with Nia Archives and Skrillex), his iconic main stage slot at Primavera, and several secret appearances at Glastonbury among a host of other summer activity. A hypnotic, slow-burn anthem, it’s set to ignite dancefloors at forthcoming headline shows throughout Europe and North America
Speaking about Dream Night, Jamie xx says:
“Dream Night is a tune I made while touring In Waves this year. I am so lucky to have many wild and beautiful nights playing around the world to wonderful people and this song came about quite naturally, out of all the amazing nights of music and dancing that I get to experience on and off stage. I’m so grateful for it all and I wanted to share that and hopefully create some more dreamy moments with this song. Thank you!”
Jamie xx – Dream Night (Visualiser)
Recently, Jamie celebrated the 10th anniversary of his landmark debut album In Colour. Originally released on 29th May 2015, In Colour quickly established itself as a modern classic – a kaleidoscopic journey through UK dance culture that continues to resonate with fans and critics alike. Featuring iconic tracks such as ‘Loud Places’ (featuring Romy), ‘Gosh,’ (with its epic Romain Gavras-directed music video) and ‘I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)’(featuring Young Thug and Popcaan), In Colour struck a rare balance between underground credibility and crossover appeal. It earned Jamie xx multiple GRAMMY, Brit and Ivor Novello Award nominations alongside a shortlist for the 2016 Mercury Music Prize. A decade later, In Colour endures not only for its production brilliance but also for the emotional depth it brought to the dancefloor – a record that transformed a personal love letter to UK club culture into a global, generation-defining statement.
Meanwhile, Jamie xx’s hotly-anticipated follow-up album In Waves was released on 20th September 2024 via Young, debuting at number 5 in the UK albums chart. It features an incredible list of collaborators including Honey Dijon, John Glacier, Panda Bear, The Avalanches, Robyn, Oona Doherty and his The xx bandmates Oliver Sim and Romy, reunited as a trio on record for the first time since 2017’s I See You album. In a run of rapturous reviews, the album was described by NME as “immaculate”, Clash as “a masterpiece” and Rolling Stone UK as “an album that reaches for – and achieves – pure euphoria”. Arriving nine years on In Colour, the album sees Jamie replicating the emotional crescendos and thrilling volatility of an almost mystical night out. Created over a four year period ushered in by his much-loved 2020 Essential Mix, and peppered with periods of self-reflection, a global pandemic, the blinking reemergence into the strobe light, and a newly discovered love of surfing-as-escapism, it’s an album already matching the heights of its globally-acclaimed predecessor.
PRAISE FOR IN WAVES:
“An immaculate album” – NME ★ ★ ★ ★
“In Waves is an assured, frequently ecstatic record that plays to his strengths: inventive samples, heartfelt vocals and slow-burning, expertly structured song dynamics.”- GQ’s Best Albums of 2024
“For those seeking solace, joy, or pure emotional catharsis, Jamie xx has delivered a masterpiece that will linger long after the last beat fades.” – Clash 9/10
“Jamie xx returns to define another era of British dance music with his superb, eclectic second LP… a record that aims for – and reaches – pure euphoria” – Rolling Stone UK Best Albums of 2024 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“The mood remains vibrant – it’s an album preoccupied with rapture, whether induced by chemicals or repetitive beats – but while In Colour landed like a millennial equivalent of a blockbuster 90s dance album, designed to be enjoyed at home rather than a club, In Waves feels more interested in the latter” – The Guardian ★ ★ ★ ★
“Moments of intense joy and wonder… this record has been well worth the wait” – Evening Standard ★ ★ ★ ★
“Alone again, fabulously” – Mojo ★ ★ ★ ★
“Breathtaking” – Electronic Sound
“The record unfurls with all the grace and flow of a masterful DJ set” – Uncut ★ ★ ★ ★
“An utterly joyous return to the dancefloor” – Classic Pop ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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