The Avalanches & Jamie xx: “Every Single Weekend” Is the Soundtrack to Your Summer

There are few living musicians as influential and wholly original as The Avalanches. Whether they’re digging through crates or masterminding their own kaleidoscopic soundscapes, Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi have spent decades proving that sampling is an art form of its own. Now, they’ve teamed up with British electronic visionary Jamie xx for “Every Single Weekend” and honestly? It’s the kind of track that makes you want to cancel your plans and just dance.

A Long-Awaited Expansion

If you’ve been spinning Jamie xx’s 2024 album In Waves on repeat, you might recognize the DNA of this track. It started as a fleeting, dreamy interlude on that record, but The Avalanches have taken those few seconds of magic and blown them out into a full-blown anthem.

It feels like the natural next step in their creative relationship. Ever since they linked up for “Wherever You Go” back in 2020 and more recently on “All You Children,” there’s been a clear, effortless chemistry between them. This isn’t just two artists trading files; it’s a genuine meeting of the minds between masters of the loop.

Forget the 9-5

The vibe? Pure, unadulterated release. In their own words, the track is all about ditching the weekly grind and reclaiming your time.

Musically, it’s vintage Avalanches—propulsive, warm, and bubbling with energy. You get that signature bouncy bass line and those lush, chopped-up vocal hooks that feel like they’re being pulled out of a hazy memory. It’s the perfect antidote to the monotony of the work week, designed to be played loud, preferably with the windows down.

The Visual Trip

As usual, the music comes with a side of surrealism. The music video, helmed by Jonathan Zawada, is a strange, wonderful trip through consumer culture. It’s got that biting, slightly satirical edge that The Avalanches have always excelled at—it’s polished, it’s weird, and it keeps you watching long after the first listen.

What’s on the Horizon?

Between this and the release of “Together” (their recent collab with Nikki Nair, Jessy Lanza, and Prentiss), the band has been incredibly active lately. They’re keeping their cards close to their chest, but the frequency of these releases definitely feels like we’re building toward something bigger.

Whether they’re gearing up for a new album or just enjoying a streak of creative energy, it’s a great time to be a fan.