The xx are a Mercury Prize-winning trio formed in 2005 in London, England. The band members are Romy Madley Croft (vocals, lead guitar), Oliver Sim (vocals, bass guitar), and Jamie Smith (Jamie xx) (beats, MPC sampler).
Does anyone else think that Oliver Slim resembles Tom Riddle/ Draco Malfoy in demeanor?
Either way, his attempt at being dark and mysterious actually looks rather evil... or maybe constipated?
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, hushed vocal duets and a brilliantly inventive use of samples and low-end frequencies to produce stark, sweet, melancholic pop.
Claudia and I on our way to Vigo Transforma! The first time that I saw The xx was at Coachella 2010 (April 16–18, 2010). This was the 11th installment of the festival which drew a reported 75,000 people. Personally, I felt that The xx was far too impersonal for a +15,000 crowd. I was not swept away by any means.
The second time, the experience was COMPLETELY different. Although Vigo Transforma (July 09–10, 2010) was still a festival setting, it was much more quaint. Right off of the coast of Spain's provence, Galicia. It was actually the first year that the festival had been held. It was only two stages, only one band playing at a time. Perfect size!
07/9/10 | Vigo Transforma | Vigo, Spain
The xx
[originals]
Islands-The xx
Shelter-The xx
The xx
[remixes and mashups]
A Juicy Intro (Ha! Yes Mash-Up)-The XX vs Notorious B.I.G.
Islands Is the Limit-The XX vs Notorious B.I.G.
It's All About the Crystalizabeths-The XX vs Notorious B.I.G.
Outro (The Xx vs. Dr. Dre)-Dynamix
The XX Gon' Give It To Ya (DMX vs The XX)-The Hood Internet
You've Got the Love (Theophilus London Remix)-Florence + the Machine
You've Got the Love (The XX remix)-Florence + the Machine
