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The xx win the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize

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Altsounds — The xx were announced last night, Tuesday, 7 September as the winners of the 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for Album of the Year. The announcement was made by musician and broadcaster Jools Holland at the Awards Show at London's Grosvenor Hous... more info

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The Drums guitarist quits during North American tour

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Guardian Music — Band are 'devastated' after Adam Kessler leaves, although tour continues with a stand-in guitaristThe Drums, one of 2010's fastest-rising indie bands, have lost one of their guitarists. In the midst of a North American tour, the quartet have announce... more info

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Warpaint Caught in the Undertow [mp3]

5645 days ago

MVSW — WARPAINT ~ “Undertow”(mp3 download) It’s been a busy year for the LA based ladies of Warpaint. They are releasing their debut album, The Fool, October 26th on Rough Trade, and are heading out on tour with The xx. Warpaint and The xx are playi... more info

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The Xx - The Xx Not Ready For Second Album

5647 days ago

ContactMusic — The xx have "no plans" to record a second album.The British trio - who won the coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize for their self-titled debut album last week (07.09.10)... more info

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The xx refuse to commit to following up their Mercury Prize-winning album

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NME — Band say they will be creative, but 'there's no plan for a new album' more info

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The xx Reflect On Their Win

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BBC 6 Music — The band admit they were nervous about their performance on the night more info

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Brandon Flowers holds off The xx and Hurts to stay top of NME Chart

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NME — The Killers man survivors chart battle with the Mercury Prize winners more info

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Bestival | Pop review

5650 days ago

Guardian Music — Robin Hill Adventure Park, Isle of WightBestival's fancy-dress tradition ensures some surprising sights, but few as unexpected as that of someone crowdsurfing to the xx. The trio seem pleasantly startled by the size and mania of the Big Top crowd tha... more info