06-25-26 Glastonbury, England – Glastonbury Festival
07-01 Werchter, Blegium – Rock Werchter
07-02 Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France – Festival Beauregard
07-03 Belfort, France – Eurockeennes
07-05 Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
07-06 Rome, Italy – Cavea Auditorium Parco della Musica
07-08 Oeiras, Portugal – Optimus Alive!
07-09 Vigo, Spain – Vigo Transforma Festival
07-10 Trencin, Slovakia – Pohoda Festival
07-13 London, England – Somerset House
07-16 Ferropolis, Germany – Melt! Festival
07-17 Southwold, England – Latitude Festival
07-18 Lyon, France – Les Nuits de Fourviere
08-06 Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
08-13 Gothenburg, Sweden – Way Out West Festival
08-14 Oslo, Norway – Oya Festival
08-15 Helsinki, Sweden – Flow Festival
08-20 Hasselt, Belgium – Pukkelpop
08-21 Luxembourg District, Luxembourg – Den Atelier
08-22 Biddinghuizen, Netherlands – Lowlands
08-26 Cologne, Germany – E-Werk
08-27 Munich, Germany – Tonhalle
09-10 Isle of Wight, England – Bestival
09-22 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium *
09-23 Oakland, CA – Fox Theatre *
09-25 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre *
09-29 Toronto, Ontario – Massey Hall *
10-01 Montreal, Quebec – Place des Arts Maissoneuve *
10-02 New York, NY – United Palace *
10-04 Philadelphia, PA – Merriam Theater *
10-05 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club *
10-06 Atlanta, GA – Taberbacle *
10-08 Austin, TX – Austin City Limits
10-09 Dallas, TX – Granada Theater *

HERE IT: The Afterlife | Yacht (The xx Remix)

Band reunions are par for the course at Coachella and recently regrouped ‘80s rockers Faith No More embraced theirs in good humor, kicking off their “second coming” set with a cover of Peaches and Herb’s “Reunited.” Acknowledging the fact that the young crowd may not have been around during the band’s prime, red suited lead singer Mike Patton cracked, “I know we look like we’re 80 years old, but give us a f***ing break!” Songs included “We Care A Lot,” “Midlife Crisis,” a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Ben,” “Epic” and closer “Just a Man,” which set the scene for a surprise appearance by Danny DeVito.

Dead Weather singer Alison Mosshart is the anti Meg White. Whereas Meg is Jack White’s silent partner in the White Stripes, extroverted Alison is at the forefront of the Dead Weather, moving and gyrating to the band’s blues rock rhythms as if in a trace. With White primarily on drums, the Nashville-based outfit played a couple of covers, “Horehound” singles like “Cut Like a Buffalo,” “Treat Me Like Your Mother,” and lots of material off their upcoming “Sea of Cowards” album – “Blue Blood Blues,” “No Horse” and “Die By Drop.” The set’s highlight was most definitely “Will There Be Enough Water,” with Mossheart and White sharing the microphone in a sexy sexy way.

2 Many DJs. Too. Much. Fun. The Belgian mixmasters killed it during the Sahara Tent’s closing session with fat beats laid over samples of Sparks’ “Beat the Clock,” Flying Lizards’ “Money, (That’s What I Want),” Pink Floyd’s “Money” and dance floor favorite, “Zombie Nation.” The set kicked into super high gear with a remix of MGMT’s “Kids” — MGMT didn’t include the megahit in their earlier live performance – and 2ManyDJs even talked some trash by dedicating a song to those “DJs who play 20 minute songs” without changing the tune. Not the case here as samples of Paul Chambers’ “Yeah Techno” and Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart” came as fast and furiously as the confettti that showered the dance floor at set’s end.

The XX’s eponymous 2009 album was one of the year’s best but the effort’s hushed tones and sweet harmonies did not translate during the trio’s first Coachella appearance. The Brits were no match for the constant hiss of the Outdoor Stage soundsystem or the goings-on around them. During their set — which began with “Intro” and included “Crystalized,” “VCR” and the crowd-pleasing “Shelter” – the band was upstaged by a fire on the main stage, a Jay-Z sighting (watching the band from the side stage) and a girl passing out next to us. The girl recovered after some Gatorade and air, and the XX will likely regain their footing as they play venues more suitable to their sound during upcoming shows in Chicago, New York and Baltimore.

The xx remixed Florence and the Machine’s “You’ve Got the Love”, then The Very Best remixed The xx. The result? If you haven’t heard this track yet, you definitely need to take a listen, and put on repeat. The original “You’ve Got The Love” was released in 1986 by “The Source featuring Candi Station” (via Pitchfork).

GET IT:  HERE

Texas native Matthew Dear has done a fabulous job of remixing The xx’s “VCR”. Kids growing up today will probably never use one, just as they will never know the sound of dial up internet, or the hassle of caring a huge CD book with your Walkman. Matthew Dear’s spin of the track gives it an optimistic twist. Naybe the VCR won’t last, but the beat will make you ask for a rewind.

Get it here.