The xx, "On Hold"

It’s okay to still be in shock.

At some point this weekend you will be able to consider the fact that nearly half the voters in the United States of America chose Donald Trump to be their president with some degree of acceptance on your part. I am not saying you’ll be happy about it, and I’m not saying you’ll be able to understand or forgive. What I’m saying is that come this weekend the fact that Donald Trump is your next president is something you’ll be able to acknowledge without debilitating disbelief or outright denial. Probably later in the day on Saturday, around sunset. If you are still stunned and afflicted with nausea and finding it impossible to confront the inarguable truth of the matter right now, that is fine. Normal, even. You’re not alone. It’s going to take a little more time, and it should. Give it a couple of days. In the meantime, here’s some new music from The xx, whose new album will come out in January, just in time for the inauguration of Donald John Trump as president of the United States of America. You know, like Lincoln or Roosevelt. Oh my God how the fuck did this happen? I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE IT. Anyway, enjoy.