Earlier this month, Cigarettes After Sex dropped their much-awaited album X’s, earning rave reviews. They kicked off the release week with a killer performance of “Tejano Blue” on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor stage. Just this week, they shared another stunning live rendition of “Cry” from the same stage.
X’s didn’t just make waves on stage – it hit #32 on the US Billboard chart and #12 on the UK chart, and cracked the top 10 in album sales, landing at #6. They’ve been featured in the New York Times, were the digital cover story for FLOOD, and got a glowing review in GQ. Frontman Greg Gonzalez also graced the digital cover of Music Connection and the August print edition. X’s is sitting pretty at #2 on the Current Alternative Albums chart, and just last week, they were announced as headliners for the Desert Daze Festival.
With X’s, Cigarettes After Sex has finally claimed their spot as a top indie band and a major global act, reshaping what success looks like for artists today.
Since dropping their first single of the year, “Tejano Blue,” and announcing X’s and the global tour, they’ve racked up over 80M streams on all singles from this record. Just two weeks post-release, X’s has already surpassed 100M streams across all platforms. They're now the #221 most-streamed artist globally on Spotify, with over 25M monthly listeners.
The upcoming tour kicks off later this month, hitting iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, The Forum, and the O2 Arena. The tour's already a hit, with sellouts in London, Warsaw, Sydney, Athens, Brussels, Lyon, Cape Town, Paris, Amsterdam, and Singapore. In the US, San Diego, Orlando, Oakland, New York City, and both LA shows have sold out. Over 560k tickets have been sold worldwide, and due to high demand, extra shows have been added in LA, London, Athens, Warsaw, Cape Town, Melbourne, and Sydney. Catch them live this Fall. Tickets are on sale now.
What People Are Saying About Cigarettes After Sex
“Cigarettes After Sex has quietly become one of the world's biggest cult bands.” - The New York Times, Ben Sisario
“Greg Gonzalez, the brain behind Cigarettes After Sex, crafts decadent, moody, sex-and-drugs vibes set to plush, slow-motion retro-rock that David Lynch might dig. In ‘Dark Vacay,’ he’s popping pills, sipping ‘Château Lafite Rothschild,’ and listening to a suicide hotline message. He’s calm, almost smug, as he invites someone to ‘Feel it all around you/Crash and fall.’” - The New York Times, Jon Pareles
“With X’s, Gonzalez delivers his most polished songwriting yet, swapping some DIY vibes for lush production and a focus on unity.” - UPROXX
“X’s is an album that captures that bittersweet feeling. Critics might call it one-dimensional, but Cigarettes After Sex gives us soothing consistency in a crazy world. Their dreamy pop walks the line between grief and desire on the shore of memory.” - The Line of Best Fit
“X’s blends Cigarettes After Sex's dreamy pop with ‘90s warmth and ‘70s dance floor vibes. Gonzalez pulls listeners into the moment, making pink lemonade and a failing relationship feel equally real. You’ll feel both joy and pain on X’s.” - Grammy.com
“Cigarettes After Sex makes sensuous, shoegazey indie-pop – perfect for bedroom playlists – but they’re actually a stadium band. Their streaming numbers rival Taylor Swift and Drake... Fans will be happy to know their latest album, X’s, is their best yet.” - Independent
CIGARETTES AFTER SEX TOUR DATES
North American Dates
31 AUG 2024 / CA / Montreal, QC / Centre Bell
01 SEP 2024 / CA / Toronto, ON / Scotiabank Arena SOLD OUT
03 SEP 2024 / US / Philadelphia, PA / Wells Fargo Center
04 SEP 2024 / US / Boston, MA / TD Garden
06 SEP 2024 / US / New York, NY / Madison Square Garden SOLD OUT
10 SEP 2024 / US / Columbia, MD / Merriweather Post Pavilion
11 SEP 2024 / US / Raleigh, NC / PNC Arena
13 SEP 2024 / US / Orlando, FL / Kia Center SOLD OUT
14 SEP 2024 / US / Atlanta, GA / State Farm Arena
17 SEP 2024 / US / San Antonio, TX / Frost Bank Center
18 SEP 2024 / US / Houston, TX / Toyota Center
20 SEP 2024 / US / Austin, TX / Moody Center
21 SEP 2024 / US / Dallas, TX / Dickies Arena
23 SEP 2024 / US / Chicago, IL / United Center
24 SEP 2024 / US / St Paul, MN / Xcel Energy Center
27 SEP 2024 / CA / Vancouver, BC / Rogers Arena
28 SEP 2024 / US / Seattle, WA / Climate Pledge Arena
30 SEP 2024 / US / Portland, OR / Moda Center
02 OCT 2024 / US / Greenwood Village, CO / Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
03 OCT 2024 / US / Salt Lake City, UT / Delta Center
05 OCT 2024 / US / Oakland, CA / Oakland Arena SOLD OUT
07 OCT 2024 / US / San Diego, CA / Viejas Arena SOLD OUT
08 OCT 2024 / US / Phoenix, AZ / Desert Diamond Arena
10 - 13 OCT 2024 / US / Lake Perris, CA / Desert Daze Festival
11 OCT 2024 / US / Los Angeles, CA / KIA Forum SOLD OUT
12 OCT 2024 / US / Los Angeles, CA / KIA Forum SOLD OUT
15 OCT 2024 / MX / Mexico City / Palacio de los Deportes
EU/UK Dates
25 OCT 2024 / GR / Athens / OAKA Indoor Arena SOLD OUT
26 OCT 2024 / GR / Athens / OAKA Indoor Arena
28 OCT 2024 / NL / Amsterdam / Ziggo Dome SOLD OUT
29 OCT 2024 / BE / Brussels / Forest National SOLD OUT
01 NOV 2024 / IT / Milan / Forum
03 NOV 2024 / AT / Vienna / Wiener Stadthalle
05 NOV 2024 / PL / Warsaw / COS Torwar SOLD OUT
06 NOV 2024 / PL / Warsaw / COS Torwar SOLD OUT
07 NOV 2024 / DE / Berlin / Uber Arena
09 NOV 2024 / CH / Basel / St Jakobshalle
10 NOV 2024 / DE / Cologne / Lanxess Arena
12 NOV 2024 / UK / London / The O2 Arena SOLD OUT
13 NOV 2024 / UK / London / The O2 Arena
16 NOV 2024 / FR / Paris / Accor Arena SOLD OUT
17 NOV 2024 / FR / Lyon / Halle Tony Garnier SOLD OUT
20 NOV 2024 / ES / Madrid / WiZink Center
21 NOV 2024 / PT / Lisbon / Altice Arena SOLD OUT
Asia Dates
9 JAN 2025 / HK / Hong Kong / Asia World-Expo, Hall 5
11 JAN 2025 / MY / Kuala Lumpur / Sunway Lagoon
14 JAN 2025 / PH / Manila / MOA Arena
17 JAN 2025 / ID / Jakarta / Beach City International
21 JAN 2025 / TH / Bangkok / Impact Exhibition Hall 5
24 JAN 2025 / IND / Gurugram / Backyard Sports Club SOLD OUT
25 JAN 2025 / IND / Mumbai / MMRDA R2 Grounds SOLD OUT
28 JAN 2025 / IND / Bengaluru / Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru SOLD OUT
31 JAN 2025 / UAE / Dubai / Coca-Cola Arena
3 FEB 2025 / SIN / Singapore / Indoor Stadium SOLD OUT
South Africa Dates
4 MAR 2025 / ZA / Cape Town / Grand Arena at Grand West
5 MAR 2025 / ZA / Cape Town / Grand Arena at Grand West SOLD OUT
7 MAR 2025 / ZA / Pretoria / Sunbet Arena
AU/NZ Dates
11 MAR 2025 / AU / Melbourne / Rod Laver Arena
12 MAR 2025 / AU / Melbourne / Rod Laver Arena SOLD OUT
14 MAR 2025 / AU / Sydney / ICC Sydney Theatre SOLD OUT
15 MAR 2025 / AU / Sydney / ICC Sydney Theatre SOLD OUT
17 MAR 2025 / AU / Brisbane / Brisbane Entertainment Centre
19 MAR 2025 / NZ / Auckland / Spark Arena
X's - TRACKLISTING
X's
Tejano Blue
Silver Sable
Hideaway
Holding you, Holding me
Dark Vacay
Baby Blue Movie
Hot
Dreams From Bunker Hill
Ambien Slide
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