The xx’s Oliver Sim cancels autumn tour
The xx's singer and bassist, Oliver Sim, has decided to cancel his upcoming tour in support of the upcoming solo debut, 'Hideous Bastard'.
faroutmagazine.co.ukHere’s a quick update on Oliver Sim and The xx, based on the latest publicly reported items:
- Oliver Sim has been active as a solo artist with his debut album Hideous Bastard released in 2022, and there have been multiple reports noting that more music from The xx is expected in the future as the trio continues to work separately and together.[5][6]
- In 2022–2023, Sim and the other band members discussed ongoing collaboration and future projects, including the possibility of new music from The xx despite their individual solo ventures.[1][5]
- There have been occasional tour cancellations tied to Sim’s solo work, with updates indicating shifts in live scheduling while he pursued solo material, and later statements suggesting continued studio activity with The xx.[2][3][9]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise, up-to-date highlights (e.g., recent statements from band members, any new releases, or upcoming tour plans) and summarize them with sources. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- The xx comeback discussions and Solo vs band activity referenced in MusicTimes article.[1]
- Oliver Sim solo tour cancellation and album context reported by Far Out Magazine and Exclaim!.[3][2]
- Exclaim! and Line of Best Fit coverage noting ongoing music from The xx.[3][5]
- Rolling Stone coverage of Sim’s solo debut and related articles.[6]
- Additional coverage indicating ongoing collaboration and future The xx material.[9]