How many The xx releases are on Riffiter?

21 releases are catalogued, spanning 2009 to 2022.

When was The xx formed?

The xx formed in 2008, in London, England.

What genre is The xx?

The xx is catalogued under Pop.

What is the most recent The xx release on Riffiter?

Stranger in a Room (Live 2016), released in 2022.

Artist

The xx

The xx is a pop artist from London, England formed in 2008. 21 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Pop · London, England · Best pop albums

21
Releases: 2009–2022
Active years: 2008
Formed

Discography

4

Singles & EPs

17

About

The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2008. The group released their debut album, xx in August 2009. The album ranked highly on many best of 2009 lists, placing number one on the list compiled by The Guardian and second for NME. In 2010, the band won the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album. The band met while studying at Elliott School, the same school that produced Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. The group, however, have downplayed the influence of the school on their career: "A teacher from Elliott who had never even taught us said how great we were. It's a bit annoying. We were left alone, more than anything - although I'm sure that helped us in its own way." Oliver Sim and Romy Madley-Croft started the band as a duo when they were 15. Guitarist Baria Qureshi joined once they began performing in 2005, with Jamie Smith joining a year after. The group's debut album, xx, was met with sweeping critical praise, achieving a rating of "universal acclaim" on Metacritic. The album also ranked well on "best of the year" lists, placing ninth on the Rolling Stone list and second for NME. In the 2009 NME The Future 50 list, The xx were positioned at number six, and i…

The xx in brief

How many The xx releases are on Riffiter?: 21 releases are catalogued, spanning 2009 to 2022.
When was The xx formed?: The xx formed in 2008, in London, England.
What genre is The xx?: The xx is catalogued under Pop.
What is the most recent The xx release on Riffiter?: Stranger in a Room (Live 2016), released in 2022.