The XX

Members

Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Jamie xx

Genre

Indie pop, indie rock, dream pop, electronic

Formed

2005

Hometown

London, England

Top Tracks

'Intro', 'Crystalised', 'Islands', 'Angels', 'On Hold'

Top Albums

'xx', 'Coexist', 'I See You'

Records Sold

More than 3 million

Fun Facts

The xx met while studying at the Elliott School in London, whose former students also include Adele, Amy Winehouse, Burial and Hot Chip members. Their debut album, 'xx', won the Mercury Prize in 2010, making the band one of the UK's most acclaimed new acts. Jamie xx has enjoyed a highly successful solo career alongside the band, earning acclaim for albums including 'In Colour' and his work as a producer and DJ.

Related Artists

Jamie xx, London Grammar, Daughter, James Blake, The Japanese House

The xx are an English indie pop band formed in London in 2005. Consisting of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie xx, the group became one of the defining alternative acts of the late 2000s with their minimalist sound, intimate songwriting and understated production.

Their Mercury Prize-winning debut album, ‘xx’, introduced a distinctive blend of indie pop, dream pop and electronic music, producing acclaimed tracks such as ‘Crystalised’ and ‘Islands’. The band expanded their sonic palette on subsequent albums, ‘Coexist’ and ‘I See You’, incorporating more electronic and dance influences while maintaining their signature atmospheric style.

Widely praised for their emotional restraint and innovative production, the xx have had a lasting influence on contemporary indie and alternative music.