Next week, the English indie rock act the xx issues its anticipated third album, I See You. In the wake of its release, the group has just announced it will embark on an extensive North American tour.

The dates will follow a “historic European tour” that included a record-setting, seven-night run at the O2 Academy Brixton in London, marking the longest ever run of sold out shows at the venue.

The group will perform on May 3 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica.

Fan presale tickets will be available beginning at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13. For more information, visit thexx.info.

This article appears in Jan 4-10, 2017.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.