L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — If you haven't already secured a ticket to the xx's sold-out victory lap at the Hollywood Palladium tonight, put the "Islands" video on loop and get comfortable, because they're going to be gone for a quite a while. This show... more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Mirror — Mercury Prize success boosted album sales for The xx, but failed to propel them to the top of the chart. more info