New KROQ Music: The xx “Crystalised”
Originally a 4-piece band from London, The xx began setting out to make music based off their mutual love of “dark, emotive 80s guitar sounds and the high-end sheen of American R&B.” The band has since dropped their second guitarist, leaving the lineup with Romy Madley Croft (vocals, lead guitar), Oliver Sim (vocals, bass guitar), and Jamie Smith (beats, MPC sampler).
They put out their first album, xx, last summer and received great reviews of it, even though it was recorded and produced in a garage. Their single “Crystalised” recently made its way into our music director’s hands, and now you can hear it on rotation on KROQ too!
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Donald
August 11, 2010 11:58 am
alright! you finally found them!
while you’re at it could you start playing She Wants Revenge again?
Juice
August 11, 2010 6:08 pm
Hell Yeah! About time! Just heard their album yesterday and it’s very good.
Ian
August 12, 2010 12:56 pm
this music felt better during winter. Try the Freaks united remix of this song its a litte fast. Another good song : Florence and the Machine-You’ve Got the Love (The XX Remix). another artist and song thats similar is Breakbot -baby im yours
DanTheBikema
August 19, 2010 10:14 am
Just like everybody else, I’m glad you found this band. I’ve heard them back in January and had to order the CD online since no store carried it. You can now find it everywhere.
marissa
August 20, 2010 6:50 pm
ughh theyre gonna get over rated just like every other band KROQ plays! i love the xx and saw them live before they were big.they cant play awesome music like the xx then play bad music like linkin park right after!
Ryan
January 25, 2011 9:47 am
But they’re not Red Hot Chili Peppers! How can you play another band that’s not Red Hot Chili Peppers?? I thought this was the Red Hot Chili Peppers station?!?!?