Oliver Sim discusses returning to the studio with The xx
At the AIM Awards, Oliver Sim teased The xx were back in studio, saying it felt like a return to his original home after their last album in 2017.
faroutmagazine.co.ukHere’s what I can share about Oliver Sim and The xx up to now.
- The xx solo projects have seen Oliver Sim release material since 2022, including his debut solo album Hideous Bastard, and there were extended periods of live activity and touring discussions around that time. These items show ongoing solo work alongside The xx members’ other projects.
- In addition to solo work, Oliver Sim and his bandmates have publicly indicated that there will be more music from The xx, suggesting continued activity as part of the group in the future.
- Individual tour plans around Oliver Sim’s solo material were announced and subsequently canceled or postponed in 2022 due to timing and logistical reasons, illustrating the spacing between solo releases and live shows.
- Coverage from music outlets throughout 2022–2024 tracked Oliver Sim’s release of singles, lyric videos, and interviews about his creative process, identity themes, and the interplay between his solo work and The xx.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest, up-to-date summaries and assemble a brief timeline or a current-status snapshot, including any recent band activity or new releases, with citations. I can also provide a concise list of reliable sources and direct links.