After listening to “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)”, the Young Thug, Popcaan and Jamie xx collaboration, (and general blessing of a song) on repeat for 10 days straight, everyone in my near surroundings is probably very pleased that Jamie xx’s new album has dropped, allowing me to finally move on. Jamie, who’s received notoriety consistently in the United Kingdom for years, is apparently looking to crossover to the American mainstream—and I’m happy to say I’m a convert. Listen (and watch) for yourself; stream the album below, and watch him perform “Loud Places” with Romy and Warpaint’s Stella Mozgaw.
Watch him perform his song “Loud Places” with Romy and Warpaint’s Stella Mozgaw below: