Like the xx? Then Check Out These Five Artists
Aaliyah
This R&B singer was only 15 years old when her debut single 'Back & Forth' reached the Top 5. She died in 2001 at the age of 22 in a plane crash. Her 1998 song 'Are You That Somebody?' is essential listening for anyone who cares about music. The xx covered her excellent 1997 single 'Hot Like Fire.'
James Blake
Like the xx, James Blake comes from London. He also plays a moody, slow-building blend of electro-pop and new-millennium soul like the xx. His self-titled debut album was one of 2011's best, simmering R&B for the computer age.
Purity Ring
This synth-pop duo from Montreal makes dreamy music that feels like a warm blanket comforting your ears on a cold night. Like the xx, Purity Ring are way more soulful than what you typically expect, and get, from indie rockers.
SBTRKT
Warpaint
These four artsy women from Los Angeles play around with your expectations, never settling into one set groove in their music. They can be loud, they can be quiet and, like the xx, their music reveals new layers of depth with each listen.
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