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The XX

The XX
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The xx are a Mercury Prize-winning trio formed in 2005 in London, United Kingdom. The band members are Romy Madley Croft (vocals, lead guitar), Oliver Sim (vocals, bass guitar), and Jamie Smith, known as Jamie xx (beats, MPC sampler). Second guitarist and keyboardist Baria Qureshi was unceremoniously dropped from the band mid-tour in 2009. The reasons behind her ouster remain unclear. Bonding over a shared love of dark, emotive 80s guitar sounds and the high-end sheen of American R&B, The xx’s unique sound befits a band whose wide range of influences combine beautiful...

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News: The xx Announce US Tour Dates (23rd May 2012)

News: Listen: The xx Unveil Five Brand New Songs (21st May 2012)

News: Listen: The xx Debut New Track At London Show (16th May 2012)

News: The xx Announce Intimate UK Shows (2nd May 2012)

News: Listen: The xx Get Remixed By Beat Culture (12th March 2012)

News: The xx, Sigur Ros, The Horrors & More For Bestival 2012 (8th February 2012)

News: The xx And Justice Confirmed For Heineken Open’er Festival (17th January 2012)

News: Listen: The xx Preview New Album With ‘Open Eyes’ Demo (25th December 2011)

News: The xx Start Recording New Album (3rd November 2011)

News: Jamie xx And Friendly Fires Take Part In Innovative New Music Project (14th July 2011)

News: Mercury Music Prize Shortlist To Be Unveiled (6th July 2011)

News: Jamie XX Signs Up For Hideout Festival Croatia (22nd March 2011)

News: BRITs 2011 Nominations Revealed (13th January 2011)

News: The xx ‘Pretty Upset’ By Conservatives (7th October 2010)

News: The XX Win Mercury Music Prize 2010 (7th September 2010)

Live Reviews: Latitude Festival
 2010 (21st July 2010)

News: The XX Come Out On Top In Mercury Prize Odds (20th July 2010)

Live Reviews: The XX & Wild Beasts, Roundhouse, London (19th July 2010)

News: The XX Extend US Tour Into October (19th June 2010)

Live Reviews: SXSW 2010: The XX, Central Presbyterian Church, Austin (20th March 2010)

Live Reviews: The XX, Komedia, Brighton (10th March 2010)

News: New Additions For Øya Festival (25th February 2010)

News: The XX Cancel Remaining European Tour Dates (19th February 2010)

News: The XX Confirmed For Matt Groening Curated ATP Weekend (15th January 2010)

News: The XX Announce Biggest Headline Show To Date (1st October 2009)

Album Reviews: The XX - XX (17th August 2009)

Single Reviews: The XX - Crystalised (29th April 2009)

The XX Forthcoming Gigs