English indie-pop band The xx came together in Wandsworth, London in 2005. The band consists of Oliver Sim, Romy Madley-Croft and Jamie Smith. Sim and Croft had started the band as a duo when they were 15 years old. They started performing in 2005 with guitarist Baria Qureshi. A year later, Qureshi left the band and Smith took her place.
The xx got a lot of attention and positive reviews with their 2009 debut album, xx. The xx sound is very intimate, mellow, dark and inspirational. Croft’s sultry voice emerged a new sound in the indie music world. The chemistry of Croft’s and Sim’s vocals is phenomenally mixed with Smith’s crisp beats.
The xx are currently on tour; you can check out their website for the dates.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down The xx’s top ten singles that include “Together” to “Infinity.” Did your favorite The xx song not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.