Founded: 2005
Location: United Kingdom
The xx are an English indie rock band from Wandsworth, London, formed in 2005. The band consists of Romy Madley Croft (guitar, vocals), Oliver Sim (bass guitar, vocals), Jamie Smith, also known as Jamie xx (beats, MPC, record production), and formerly Baria Qureshi (keyboard, guitar). They are known for their distinct and minimalist sound that blends indie rock, indie electronic, indie pop, dream pop and electro-rock and the dual vocalist setup of both Madley Croft and Sim. Their music employs soft, echoed guitar, prominent bass, light electronic beats and ambient soundscape backgrounds.
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It comes as The xx member’s first new music in over a year.
It's the album four update fans have been waiting for.
"The atmosphere during a cover of Jamie xx's 'Loud Places' was utterly sublime; with the high carrying through to 'On Hold'."
Label appeals for support.
"It's been over five years since we've played in Brisbane. We fucked this one up a few weeks ago, hopefully we don't for you."
For after you're finished sobbing at Riverstage.
Keep it under your hat.
"The xx create so much more than just music. It's sonic art and they're technically perfect, let's face it."
There's still time!
A one-off while in the country with The Xx