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    The xx are a London quartet, featuring the dual lead vocals of Romy
    Madley Croft and Oliver Sim (who also play lead guitar and bass guitar
    respectively), Baria Qureshi (keyboards and guitar) and Jamie Smith
    (beats, MPC sampler).

    Bonding over a shared love of dark, emotive 80s guitar sounds and the
    high-end sheen of American R&B, The xx’s unique sound befits a band
    whose wide range of influences include everything from Aaliyah to
    Cocorosie, Rhianna to The Cure, Missy Elliott to The Chromatics
    and Mariah Carey to The Pixies.

    These influences combine via beautiful, hushed vocal duets and a brilliantly
    inventive use of samples and low-end frequencies to produce the stark,
    sweet melancholic pop of this debut single. Available on 7” vinyl only,
    limited to 500 copies and exclusively available to independent
    retailers, ‘Crystalised’ also features a cover of band favourite Aaliyah’s
    ‘Hot Like Fire’ on the B side that further expands The xx’s hauntingly
    soulful sound. Both tracks are pr

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    the XX

    Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in London around the talents of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi, and Jamie Smith, when the bandmembers were still in high school. Captivating and cool, the group cites influences that run the gamut from R&B (Aaliyah and Rihanna) to classic alternative rock (the Cure and the Pixies). Built around the duel vocals of liten gård and Sim, the group's signature brand of moody, soulful indie rock first appeared on the public radar in early 2009 with the single "Crystalised," which created a huge buzz among critics and fans alike. The xx released their self-titled debut LP in July of that year in the U.K.; it was released in the U.S. the following month. Late that year, Qureshi was no longer part of the group; the rest of the xx released a statement via NME saying this was due to "personal differences."

    During 2010, the live dates continued, including spots at several high-profile summer festivals, and in September, th

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    Intro (The xx song)

    2009 promotional single by The xx

    "Intro" is the opening song of English indie pop group The xx's debut studio album, xx (2009). It was composed as an instrumental by the group and produced by one of its members, Jamie xx. The song has been positively received, as well as earning comparisons to the works of Casiokids and Interpol. It has been analysed by The Daily Telegraph to have been a "TV favourite", getting play in several television adverts, events, and shows. The track has reached number 129 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as charting in France, Spain and the United States.

    Production

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    "Intro"'s production was handled by Jamie xx, who was also mixer. The recording and mixing was held between December 2008 and May 2009 at XL Studios, a studio by XL Recordings located in London, England. Rodaidh McDonald engineered the track and was also the mixer. Romy Madley Croft and Baria Qureshi played guitar, the latter being a keyboardist for the

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