In Waves is the upcoming second studio album by English producer Jamie xx, scheduled for release on 20 September 2024 through Young. It was preceded by the singles "Baddy on the Floor" featuring Honey Dijon and "Treat Each Other Right", and will be his first album in nine years, following In Colour (2015). The album will also include collaborations with Jamie xx's xx bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim, Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, Panda Bear, Robyn, the Avalanches, and Oona Doherty.[1] An additional collaboration with Erykah Badu will feature on the deluxe vinyl.[2]
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| Released | 20 September 2024 | |||
| Length | 44:44 | |||
| Label | Young | |||
| Producer | Jamie xx | |||
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Background
editThe album was recorded over a period of four years.[2] In a statement, Jamie xx likened his experiences since releasing his previous album to "waves that we have all experienced together and alone", and said that he wanted to "make something fun, joyful and introspective all at once" as "the best moments on a dance floor are usually that" for him.[3] From 2022 to early 2024, Jamie xx released the standalone singles "Let's Do It Again", "Kill Dem", and "It's So Good", which are included on the deluxe vinyl edition of the album.[2]
Promotion
editThe first single, "Baddy on the Floor", was released in April 2024, while the second single "Treat Each Other Right" was released alongside the album announcement on 4 June.[4] The third single, "Life", was released on 17 June.[5] The album was promoted with a residency at Venue MOT in London called "The Floor", which was held from 16 to 25 May and was described as a series of ten consecutive parties with surprise guests.[3] A show to celebrate the release of the album will be held at the Alexandra Palace in London on 26 September.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wanna" | 2:15 |
| 2. | "Treat Each Other Right" | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Waited All Night" (featuring Romy and Oliver Sim) | 3:28 |
| 4. | "Baddy on the Floor" (featuring Honey Dijon) | 3:42 |
| 5. | "Dafodil" (featuring Kelsey Lu, John Glacier and Panda Bear) | 3:32 |
| 6. | "Still Summer" | 3:25 |
| 7. | "Life" (with Robyn) | 3:22 |
| 8. | "The Feeling I Get from You" | 3:42 |
| 9. | "Breather" | 6:16 |
| 10. | "All You Children" (featuring the Avalanches) | 4:14 |
| 11. | "Every Single Weekend (Interlude)" | 1:11 |
| 12. | "Falling Together" (featuring Oona Doherty) | 5:37 |
| Total length: | 44:44 | |
References
edit- ^ Torres, Eric (4 June 2024). "Jamie xx Finally Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Treat Each Other Right": Watch". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d Fu, Eddie (4 June 2024). "Jamie xx Announces New Album In Waves, Unveils "Treat Each Other Right": Stream". Consequence. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ a b Dwyer, Riccardo (4 June 2024). "Jamie XX announces sophomore album In Waves". Hot Press. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Dunworth, Liberty (4 June 2024). "Jamie xx announces first new album in nine years In Waves along with UK headline show". NME. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Gregory, Allie (17 June 2024). "Jamie xx Drops Robyn Collaboration "Life"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 27 June 2024.