I think they were deserved winners of the Mercury last week, as their album was the one of the list that was the most 'forward thinking' and genre mashing. Which if you ask me is what the Mercury should be about.
When I interviewed the trio at the event they were humble, surprised and very sweet. Below is a DJ mix by Jamie from the band that I posted a while back. It's full of great dubstep, two-step and brooding beats. I realy need to see him DJ live soon.
01 Jamie XX mix for Colette 10 by abeano
Showing posts with label the xx. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the xx. Show all posts
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
Friday, 23 July 2010
Mercury
Firstly- how did Dizzee's weakest album (Tongue N Cheek) get a nomination? I've supported the rapper since day one (either on my bedroom stereo or with actual interviews, articles etc). But really the T-N-C is so poor.
Also why aren't M.I.A and Hot Chip latest discs on the list?
Anyway on a more positive note I hope Corinne bailey Rae's incredible album The Sea wins. Or failing that the favourites The XX.
Just finally I stand by my love for Speech Debelle's album which won last year. Just a shame she turned out to be a bit of a knob, dropping her label and talking sh** in interviews.
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