The xx have revealed details of their third album, and have also dropped a new track, and the band’s fans are incredibly excited.
It’s the indie pop group’s first new track since 2013 and their new album, I See You, will be the first since their 2012 chart-topping record Coexist.
The xx’s new single On Hold debuted on Beats 1, and Romy from the London-based group said she was “really excited, nervous and excited” about hearing it on the radio for the first time.
She said: “I’m probably just going to be in my house, and I’m sure I’ll get shivers. I’ve listened to it a lot of times thinking, ‘how can I change it, how can it be different, is this right, is this good?’
“To finally just hear it and let go of it, and for it just to be in everyone else’s hands, I can’t wait.”
Fans were thrilled to have some new music from the popular group, who have been a chart force since releasing their Mercury Prize-winning debut album – xx – in 2009.
We're so happy to let you know our 3rd album I See You is out Jan 13. Listen to the 1st single 'On Hold' https://t.co/jPt1V2Kye1
— The xx (@The_xx) November 10, 2016
xx The xx pic.twitter.com/rlz43LoJlh
Between Coexist and their forthcoming release, on sale in January next year, they have also released two EPs: The xxmas and Hivern Remixes.
There were instant reviews of On Hold on Twitter.
Just heard the new single from The xx. Wonderful piece of work, very influenced by 'In Colour' but still very much The xx style
— Joe Buckingham (@JoeBuckarooBuck) November 10, 2016
@the_xx On Hold is really good .liked it ❤. #ISeeYou #OnHold #TheXX
— April Moon (@nego0lak) November 10, 2016
av listened to that new tune by the xx aboot 15 times in the last hour what a lil heartbreaker
— kendra (@auntiekenny_) November 10, 2016
Already obsessed with the xx's new song wow
— Sarah Phillips (@_sarahphillips) November 10, 2016
I LOVE THIS NEW SONG FROM THE XX
— nick (@FlNALHOUR) November 10, 2016
the xx's new single is a bit decent.
— nameless wanderer (@EddddddsterT) November 10, 2016
On Hold is such a banger The Xx have been gone too long
— Dylan (@Dylaninthmovies) November 10, 2016
Some were wildly happy and thankful just to see the three-piece group return with new music.
@The_xx i'm so happy you guys have no idea! i've been waiting for this day for too longggggg
— Meteorist™☄️ (@KK_Espada) November 10, 2016
Oh how I missed the xx 😭✨ pic.twitter.com/PRN2f4ubUY
— Evelyn 🍂 (@evvyxo) November 10, 2016
Alright, The XX are releasing their 3rd album in January!
— Daniela with one L (@iamdaniela) November 10, 2016
Yaaaaaay, new @The_xx ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SocpuafG2N
— Lucy May Hunt (@lucyhunt3) November 10, 2016
@The_xx thank u thank u thank u
— Mim Claydon (@mimclaydon) November 10, 2016
thank u the xx for providing a good part of this week
— ty (@loveclubbed) November 10, 2016
i love the new song from the xx im so glad they're making new music again
— laura | bmth 2 days (@nophunintendded) November 10, 2016
The group – made up of Romy, Jamie xx and Oliver Sim – have even “saved 2016″, apparently.
The xx are back and 2016 is (sort of) saved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— amy (@amylfc) November 10, 2016
Only new XX will save us now #NowPlaying On Hold by The xx ♫ https://t.co/jL5Rozbv8e
— joe (@goulcher) November 10, 2016
2017 is already going to be a better year than 2016 because The XX are releasing a new album #buzzing
— jesss🌿 (@_jessfleming) November 10, 2016
The xx will soon be heading off on a world tour, starting in Croatia and performing in countries including Poland, Brazil and Argentina.
