The xx are an English indie pop band from Wandsworth, London, formed in 2005. The band consists of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Jamie Smith, also known as Jamie xx, and formerly Baria Qureshi. They are known for their distinct and minimalist sound that blends indie pop, indie electronic, indie rock, dream pop and electro-rock and the dual vocalist setup of both Croft and Sim. Their music employs soft, echoed guitar, prominent bass, light electronic beats and ambient soundscape backgrounds. The band was formed when Croft and Sim met during their time at Elliott School, with Baria Qureshi joining the same year and Smith a year later. After posting demos on their Myspace page, they drew the attention of the Beggars Group-owned label Young. Working with producer Rodaidh McDonald, the band released their debut album, xx, in August 2009.
Origin | Wandsworth, London, England, United Kingdom |
Genres | Indie pop, indie electronic, R&B, indie rock, dream pop, electro-rock |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Young, XL |
Members | Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Jamie xx |
Past members | Baria Qureshi |
About The XX
Their second album Coexist and their third album I See You, made it to the Top 5 in 10 countries. They have played at top festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza. Baria Qureshi left the group in 2009.
Achievement of The XX
Their first tour The xx Tour went on from 2009 to 2010.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The XX
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