Stereogum — Barcelona-based DJ dude John Talabot dabbles in house and the naturally occurring sunbleached sounds of the domestic scene he’s taken root in, a combo making him a natural ally of Delorean’s. Last I saw him, he DJd before and after that band’s ... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — It's been over a year since the xx released their hugely successful debut full-length, and the group's sparse tunes are still getting the remix treatment. This time around, it's Barcelona house alchemist John Talabot, taking on the ultra low-key albu... more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — The xx :: Shelter (John Talabot Feel it Too remix) more info

NME — While The XX benefit from Mercury nomination sales bounce more info

Discobelle.net — British producer Jamie Jones gives us bootleg house retake of the track “Crystalised” from fellow countrymen in electropop outfit The XX. The XX – Crystalised (Jamie Jones remix) (direct link) more info

MTV.co.uk News — Mercury-nominated band The XX have revealed that they might begin work on their second album this year. The UK garage-loving band said that they could start to pen some new stuff as early as... more info

Gigwise — Oliver Sim reveals... more info

NME - Radar — There's always one omission from the Mercury shortlist that has the NME team collectively scratching our heads in disbelief. Last year, we couldn't fathom how Metronomy's 'Night's Out' wasn't deemed an absolutely ideal candidate. Wow, that one still ... more info

The Telegraph — Neil McCormick on the mysterious Mercury favourites, the xx, who are taking the music world by stealth not storm. more info

The Newsroom — Dizzee Rascal, The xx, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Paul Weller amongst nominees for UK's Mercury Prize. more info