{"title":"The xx","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The xx\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe xx formed in London, England in 2005. The band consists of Romy Madley Croft (vocals, guitar), Oliver Sim (vocals, bass), and Jamie xx (Jamie Smith), who handles production and instrumentation, with Baria Qureshi an early member. Their 2009 debut album won the Mercury Prize and established them as a distinctive voice in British indie music. Jamie xx has additionally become an acclaimed solo producer and DJ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe xx are known for minimalist, spacious arrangements that pair hushed, intimate vocals between Madley Croft and Sim with subtle guitar, bass, and electronic production. Their restrained, atmospheric sound, drawing on indie pop, dream pop, and electronic music, has been widely influential on contemporary moody, understated pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exx (2009, Young Turks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoexist (2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI See You (2017)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band's Young Turks releases have appeared in colored-vinyl and anniversary editions, with the Mercury-winning debut a particular collector target. Jamie xx's solo records are also of related interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The xx almost always start with the debut xx (2009). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pop-vinyl-records\"\u003ePop\/Indie-Pop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electronic-vinyl-records\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-xx-coexist-10th-anniv-clear-vinyl","title":"Coexist LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e10th Anniversary Edition! Articulated with a maturity beyond their years, it's hallmarks were restraint and ambiguity. In the age of the over-share, XX was pop with it's privacy settings on max.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540794224823,"sku":"210000076681","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/xx.jpg?v=1781154290"},{"product_id":"the-xx-coexist-vinyl","title":"Coexist LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the evolution of The XX with their sophomore album, Coexist LP. This release encapsulates a transformative journey, showcasing the band's growth through introspective melodies and textured rhythms. Highlights like \"Angels\" and \"Chained\" reveal a deeper emotional resonance, inviting listeners to connect with their sound both intimately and warmly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540842131639,"sku":"210000022950","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/axlr-46080-84804-10082012121828-4338.jpg?v=1781154460"},{"product_id":"the-xx-i-see-you-vinyl","title":"I See You LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe XX's \"I See You LP\" is a striking blend of pop and indie-pop, marking a notable tonal shift for the band with its crisp structures and emotive crescendos. Featuring standout tracks like \"Dangerous\" and \"On Hold,\" this album captures a more outward-looking perspective on love and ambition, showcasing the trio's growth and dynamic interplay as artists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540869230775,"sku":"210000022951","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/aytk-161-120063-11152016084801-1035.jpg?v=1781154552"},{"product_id":"the-xx-xx-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe XX unique make-up is an inadvertent second nature marriage of 2009's urban\/guitar tribes, in one corner fluttering new wave indebted reverberation, in the other, plumes of post-dubstep sub-bass and figuratively, their defining core of rich R\u0026amp;B vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908069535927,"sku":"210000022949","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/63677-10082009113643-2440.jpg?v=1784635089"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/the-xx.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}