Name: The X and Y
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About The X and Y

The X & Y are an energetic, electro-pop duo from the South West of England.

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Gloucester

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The X & Y are an electro-pop, groovecore funtime duo from the South West of England. Using keyboard, guitar, live percussion, synth, samplers, vocoder, groovebox and loopers, Alex Bayross (Alex & the Altar) and Carey Andrews (Lord Irving) combine male and female vocals to fulfill the axes of music: rhythm and melody - The X & the Y! Carey brings her training in classical singing and piano to inform the rich tapestry of harmony and melody while Alex uses The Altar to produce energetic tracks live on the spot. Packed with nostalgia tunes, dance music, singalongs, requests, originals, obscure meme music, soundtracks and theme tunes, it can get a bit weird in the right room. Classic 70s, cheesy 80s, bangin 90s, naughty 00s right up to current hits, dancing is compulsory and a good time MUST be had by all.

The X and Y

5 out of 5

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The X and Y's Reviews

5 out of 5

On Saturday we had LORD IRVING in to play with their trip, and we loved it! Carey had awesome vocals and a fun vibe and the drummer and bassist were both super cool. They played loads of nostalgic songs you haven't heard in years but still love and funked them up a bit too, thoroughly enjoyed. Will book again!

5 out of 5

We hired LORD IRVING to do a pop punk set at our venue on Saturday and they rocked the joint! Had people up on their feet singing and dancing, great energy and cool choice of songs.

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The X and Y's Song list

Glory box

Spectrum

I'm outta love

Here comes the rain again

Suddenly I see

Sweet escape

Shackles

The sound

Islands

Cry me a river

If I ain't got you

Babylon

America

Dreams

Dream a little dream of me

Bang bang

Somebody to love

One more time

Scarlett

That don't impress me much

Accidentally in love

My love and my touch

Rather be

Ain't got far to go

Symphonies

Rockabye

Lalala rockabye

212

Came here for love

A little party never killed nobody

Somebody to love

Born this way

Edge of glory

Waiting all night for you to tell me what you want

Nobody to love

One (I wanna know your name)

I don't care

Please don't stop the music

Bounce

Cooler than me

Lean on

Castles in the sky

True colours

Life is gonna change

I'm outta love

Teardrops

Just can't get enough

Aiko aiko

Praise you dreams

Wicked game you've got the love bad habits

Invaders must die

Video killed the radio star

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Genres:

Covers, Pop, Acoustic, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Soul, Motown, Tribute, Top 40, Vintage, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Jazz fusion, Swing, Jazz, Blues, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Indie, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Classic rock

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Types:

Party band, Function band, Festival band, Cover band, Acoustic band, Original artist, Pop band, Soul & Motown band, Wedding band, Vintage band, Folk-rock band, Disco & Funk band, Pop duo, Pop trio, Rock duo

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Charity event, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party

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