Jamie xx To Step Out With Solo Shows

Following the announcement of a brief Australian tour in support of a new record, The xx's Jamie xx has today announced solo shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

Real name Jamie Smith, he has ridden the rise of The xx to launch a reputation as one of the UK's hippest producers. Last year he released remixed Gil Scott-Heron'sI'm New Here, in its entirety onWe're New Here.

With the tour slated for July, he'll step out for two solo shows, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne.

Solo dates:

Tuesday 17 July - New Guernica, Melbourne
Thursday 19 July - GoodGod Small Club, Sydney

Tickets on sale 9am Friday 15 June through Moshtix.