The xx (pronounced "the ex ex") are a three-piece band from London, England, United Kingdom, formed in 2005. They met while studying at Elliott School, notable for alumni including Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. Despite starting as a four-piece outfit, The xx became a trio when their second guitarist and keyboardist Baria Qureshi left the group in late 2009. In September 2010 they won the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.

Top Songs:
1	Shelter
2	Crystalised
3	Islands
4	Infinity
5	Basic Space
6	Night Time
7	VCR
8	Heart Skipped A Beat
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10	Fantasy
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Plan B, Tinie Tempah, The xx Scoop Ivor Novello Awards 2011 Nominations

Plan B and Tinie Tempah are among the nominees for this year's Ivor Novello Awards. The rapper-turned-singer joins Everything Everything with two nods, including a nomination each for Best Album.   Read more 

Drake Set To Work With Florence And The Machine And The xx

Drake has revealed that he has been in the studio working on tracks with Florence And The Machine and Jamie from The xx. The rapper, who currently features on Rihanna's number one track 'What's My Name', says he enjoys working with UK acts.  Read more 

Eminem, The XX, Take That To Perform At Brit Awards 2011

Eminem and The XX are set to perform at the Brit Awards 2011, it has been reported. The Mercury prize winners will join the rapper at the prestigious award ceremony on February 15, The Sun reports.  Read more 

The xx's Jamie Smith Records Album With Gil Scott-Heron

The xx’s Jamie Smith is set to release a remix album of songs by Gil Scott-Heron. The musician and producer has re-worked 13 tracks from the singer’s critically acclaimed latest effort, ‘I’m New Here’.  Read more 

The xx To Turn On Christmas Lights In Putney

The xx are set to turn on the Christmas lights in Putney in London next month. The Mercury Prize-winning band, who formed after meeting at the borough’s local Elliot School, will join locals at the event on December 3.  Read more 

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