The XX

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Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in London in 2008 around the talents of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi, and Jamie Smith, when the bandmembers were still in high school. Captivating and cool, the group cites influences that run the gamut from R&B (Aaliyah and Rihanna) to classic alternative rock (the Cure and the Pixies). Built around the duel vocals of Croft and Sim, the group's signature brand of moody, soulful indie rock first appeared on the public radar in early 2009 with the single "Crystalised," which created a huge buzz among critics and fans alike. The xx released their self-titled debut LP in July of that year in the U.K.; it was released in the U.S. the following month. Late that year, Qureshi was no longer part of the group; the rest of the xx released a statement via NME saying this was due to "personal differences." During 2010, the live dates only continued, including spots at several high-profile summer festivals, and in September, their album won Britain's coveted Mercury Prize. Meanwhile, Smith worked with Gil Scott-Heron on the remix album We're New Here (in turn spawning the Drake song "Take Care," which sampled the pair's "I'll Take Care of U"). In mid-2012, a pair of singles, "Angels" and "Chained," heralded the release of the group's second album Coexist that September. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

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    • Heart Skipped A Beat
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    The XX Went 'Delirious' Shooting New 'Fiction' Video
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    June 19, 2013
    'It was definitely dreamlike,' Oliver Sim says of filming the XX's new 'Fiction' clip.
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    The XX Went 'Delirious' Shooting New 'Fiction' Video
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    June 19, 2013
    'It was definitely dreamlike,' Oliver Sim says of filming the XX's new 'Fiction' clip.
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    The 5 Best Mashups Of Madonna's "Like A Virgin" And "Vogue"
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    June 19, 2013
    Last night, Madonna hosted the New York premiere of her new film,  Madonna: The MDNA Tour , which is the singer's 10th live video album . ...
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    Chrissy Teigen Recaps Model Employee Episode Six: If You Can't Take The Heat, Get The Heck Out Of The Kitchen
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    June 14, 2013
    Despite the amount of icing and pastels, all was not sunshine and rainbows on Model Employee this week. Another model was sent home, which means i...
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    Solving Your Bonnaroo Scheduling Conflicts
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    June 13, 2013
    It doesn’t matter if you’re out in the massive camping fields of Manchester, Tennessee this weekend or sitting on your bed with an iPad and a livestr...
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    Shakira Covers The XX
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    We were hoping for a Hot Chip cover, but we'll take this: Shakira covered The xx's "Islands ... Shakira Covers The XX
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    Listen Up: The XX Covered by Gorillaz, Shakira, OMD and More
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    Late last week, Gorillaz (watch above) joined a list of artists who have covered songs from the xx's 2009 debut that includes Shakira, Taylor Momsen, ...
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    The XX Announce New Album, 'Coexist' | Billboard.com
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    Wash. (Showbox At The Market) July 28: Toronto, Ont. (Phoenix Concert Theatre) July 29: Montreal, QC (Metropolis Theatre) July 31: Boston, Mass. (Wilb...
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    The xx To Collaborate With BCC Philharmonic Orchestra
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    Philharmonic Orchestra for a free performance, playing new arrangements from both The xx's debut self-titled album and their forthcoming Coexist. The ...
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    QA: Jamie XX on DJing, the XX's Next Steps and His Surreal First Coachella
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    unknown act? I don't think there should be. Sometimes, I might get a little bit stuck thinking it has to be a certain way. I wanted the Radiohead one ...
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    Q&A;: Jamie XX on DJing, the XX's Next Steps and His Surreal First Coachella
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    Related ContentView Photo Q&A;: Jamie XX on DJing, the XX's Next Steps and His Surreal First Coachella Jamie Smith of the xx has a special way of wind...
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    ‘The Great Gatsby’ Soundtrack: Hear The xx’s “Together”
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    at home on the film's star-studded soundtrack. "Together" uses the group's spare foundation to dial into the yearning romance and slight sense of doom...
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    Listen to the xx's Contribution to the Great Gatsby Soundtrack, "Together"
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    The xx have recorded a new song for the Jay Z-curated, ultra-packed soundtrack for the upcoming film adaptation of The Great Gatsby. It's called "Toge...
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    The XX Joins 'The Great Gatsby' Soundtrack With 'Together' (Stream | Prefix
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    Beautiful" and even Andre 3000 & Beyonce do a cover of Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black." Now The xx includes their original track "Together." The slow ...
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    Governors Ball - Day 3 (Bloc Party, The Xx, Foals, The Vaccines, e | Prefix
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    Tweet Photo gallery of Governors Ball, Day 3 at Randall's Island in New York City (June 9, 2013)Previous · Sponsored Content Governors Ball - Day 3 (...
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Tour Dates

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  • Jun 22 Saturday
    Hatfield, UK Hatfield House
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  • Jun 23 Sunday
    Isleworth, UK Osterley Park and House
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Glastonbury, UK Worthy Farm
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Dublin, Ireland The O2
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  • Jun 28 Friday
    Évreux, France Hippodrome De Navarre
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  • Jul 2 Tuesday
    Cornwall, UK Eden Project
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  • Jul 19 Friday
    Salacgriva, Latvia zvejnieku parks
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  • Jul 23 Tuesday
    Moscow, Russian Federation Crocus City Hall
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  • Jul 26 Friday
    Ansan, Korea, Republic Of Unknown venue
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  • Jul 26 Friday
    Niigata, Japan Naeba Ski Resort
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  • Jul 31 Wednesday
    Hong Kong, China Star Hall, KITEC
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  • Aug 2 Friday
    Singapore, Singapore The Star Performing Arts Centre
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  • Aug 3 Saturday
    Taipei, Taiwan Unknown venue
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  • Aug 7 Wednesday
    Istanbul, Turkey Park Orman
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  • Aug 15 Thursday
    Kiewit-Hasselt, Belgium Unknown venue
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  • Aug 16 Friday
    Trondheim, Norway Marinen
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  • Aug 29 Thursday
    Zürich, Switzerland Unknown venue
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  • Aug 30 Friday
    Villafranca di Verona, Italy Castello Scaligero
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  • Sep 20 Friday
    Charlottesville, VA, US nTelos Wireless Pavilion
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  • Sep 21 Saturday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Stage AE
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  • Sep 23 Monday
    New York, NY, US Radio City Music Hall
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  • Sep 24 Tuesday
    New York, NY, US Radio City Music Hall
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  • Sep 26 Thursday
    Chicago, IL, US The Aragon Ballroom
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  • Sep 29 Sunday
    Los Angeles, CA, US Hollywood Bowl
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  • Oct 12 Saturday
    Mexico City, Mexico Curva 4 Del Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
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Discography

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  • Coexist (2012)
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    Coexist (2012)
    Young Turks
  • X (2012)
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    X (2012)
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  • xx (2009)
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