EXTC bring their alt-rock hits to Conduit Credit: Courtesy photo
In the 1980s and 1990s, musically, XTC had it all — hooks and memorable choruses for miles, pop smarts on par with Elvis Costello, lyrics with a barely hidden bite and snarl posing as sing-alongs, an urgent attack and the plaintive voice of frontman Andy Partridge.

One thing they didn’t have was a desire to tour — particularly frontman Andy Partridge. Well, nearly 20 years after the initial lineup splintered, XTC drummer Terry Chambers — with the full blessing of Partridge, crucially — leads power-trio EXTC from his drummer’s stool, playing the still-immaculate XTC catalog to fans whose patience is finally being rewarded.

So many fingers are crossed in hopes we’ll hear “Making Plans for Nigel,” “Dear God” and “King For a Day” reverberate through Conduit.

7 p.m. Friday, May 23, Conduit, $20.

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This article appears in May 14-20, 2025.