X-ray Spex’s members grew up together. The bassist discovered his love of music while listening to his brother's collection of records. The drummer discovered his love of music while listening to his aunt's collection of records. X-ray Spex started playing at Boss, a local bar. The band used to sell their records out of their van at the local record store.

The band has just finished their newest release, and they are thinking of what is next to come. After this last busy year the members of X-ray Spex will spend some time apart to work on individual projects.

Critics have generally praised X-ray Spex for their ability to energize the crowd during live performances. Washington, D.C. music critic Kent Harkenreader has always been impressed with group’s superb vocals. X-ray Spex’s most current release is receiving generally positive reviews from all the critics, including Zach Piper, who first saw the band sing in Washington, D.C..

X-ray Spex was discovered while playing at at Cafeteria, local bar. The band's members all had weird jobs while they waited to be noticed. After the single hit the airwaves and became incredibly popular, X-ray Spex knew they’d made it big and were not willing to be just another one hit wonder.

The group loves playing in Austin because they have never failed to sell out a how in the city. The group has all their tour information, from the tour schedule to the latest X-ray Spex tickets released, on TheSeats.com.