It seems as though the last twelve months have been the year for The xx, having formed in 2005 the four piece, which since late 2009 is now a three piece, have undoubtly presented one of the most acclaimed albums of the year. However, truth be told it really is all only beginning for the South London group. Described as Indie Pop their sound is in no way recognizable to the indie scene that has almost suffocated the music genres of London in recent times. Miles from the garage that their debut album 'xx' was recorded; they managed to gain two slots at this years Glastonbury. Having begun the day after Jimi Hendrix died in 1970, Glastonbury 2010 promised and appears to have proved to be everything one had hoped for. You would have been a fool to miss it, and I did. If I could have indeed made the festival for one gig it would undoubtedly have been to catch The xx. If only because I am intrigued to see how their music presents live, whether they can capture the eerie, standoffish of their sound, and how the sleek whispery nature of the album translates in front of a crowd. From the sounds of things they managed all the aloof coolness, admirably. As 'The xx' venture throughout Europe touring, it is also a sign of good times ahead for the group Stateside also, with 11 US gigs billed for the coming months. Worth their sound in gold, The XX.
By Katriona Flynn
