The xx
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The xx are an English indie rock band from Wandsworth, London, formed in 2005. The band consists of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Jamie Smith, also known as Jamie xx, and formerly Baria Qureshi. They are known for their distinct and minimalist sound that blends indie rock, indie electronic, indie pop, dream pop and electro-rock and the dual vocalist setup of both Madley Croft and Sim. Their music employs soft, echoed guitar, prominent bass, light electronic beats and ambient soundscape backgrounds.
The xx performing at Ilosaarirock Festival in Joensuu, Finland, in 2012. From left to right: Romy Madley Croft, Jamie xx, and Oliver Sim.
The original line-up performing in October 2009
After Qureshi's departure, the xx toured as a trio (pictured in December 2009).
Romy Madley Croft
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Romy Madley Croft, who releases solo music as Romy, is an English musician. She is a member of the xx, and she released a solo album, Mid Air, in 2023, which peaked at No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart. She was nominated for the Brit Award for British Dance Act at the 2024 Brit Awards.
Madley Croft in 2012