Jamie xx is widely known for his fizzy productions and role as a founding member of the xx, which positions him at the intersection of indie rock and electronic music. Like UK peers James Blake and Mount Kimbie, this duality allowed the artist born James Smith to locate a home on the mainstage in the 2010s. If I had not fallen for early Jamie xx singles including "Sleep Sound" and "Far Nearer" as a teenager, it is difficult to determine whether or not I would be as invested in propulsive sounds as I am today.
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Anatomy Of A Gripping Jamie xx DJ Set
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Jamie xx performs the H&M&LONDON musical event to kick off London Fashion Week at Copperbox on September 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for H&M)
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