Pick a collection. Choose a show. Press play. Your position saves automatically.
Is it free?
Yes. No ads.
Why can't I hear anything?
Make sure your phone isn't on silent mode and the volume is up. The app streams audio, so you need an internet connection.
What are the collections?
Each collection is on loan from a different collector and focused on a different era of the Dead's touring history. Cornell and Company covers 1977, Six Hundred Four covers 1974, Young Bettys spans Betty Cantor-Jackson's earliest recordings from 1969–1973, and New Animal follows the band's rebirth with Brent Mydland in 1979–1980. Collections rotate every three months.
What are the J-cards?
J-cards are the paper inserts that go inside cassette tape cases — the ones with the setlist and show info. Every J-card has been photographed and is available in the app. Each collection has its own style.
What does "XLIIs" mean?
XLII is the Type II high-bias cassette tape that tapers used to record and trade live shows. The name is a nod to those tapes and the culture of collecting and sharing them.
Does it work in the car?
Yes. Pick a show on your phone and the audio plays through your car's speakers via CarPlay or Bluetooth. Lock your phone and it keeps playing. Background audio works like any music app.
Where does the music come from?
From the collectors' tapes. Each recording is sourced from the collection it belongs to.
Wouldn't you like to know.
Have a feature request? Found a bug? Email hello@xliis.app.
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