Tonight at the Uptown: The xx
A brooding, British band that wears all black and stands more or less motionless in the dark while playing ambient music is basically the opposite of what I’m looking for in a live show. The xx’s textured, minimalist songs – in which you can hear a bit of Portishead’s watery trip-hop, the indie-rock R&B of the Weeknd, and some classy-smooth Sade tones – is, for me, better experienced alone and on headphones. But: Different strokes for different folks, y’all.
Tuesday, June 4, at the Uptown Theater.
