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Four Tet spins in New York. Johnny Nunez/WireImage hide caption
The xx's new album, I See You, is out now. Laura Coulson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The xx producer Jamie Smith (left) met bandmates Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim when all three were 11 years old. "I was quite happy just to stay us," Smith says. "I think just keeping your closest friends around is the best." Alasdair McLellan/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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The xx. Alexandra Waespi/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Vintage Cafe: The xx
The xx performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Jan. 29, 2013. Gabriella Demczuk/NPR hide caption
The xx's new album, Coexist, comes out Sept. 11. Jamie-James Medina/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The xx's new album, Coexist, comes out Sept. 11. Alexandra Waespi/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Hear 'Coexist' In Its Entirety
The xx (clockwise from upper left), Cate Le Bon, Frank Ocean and Dan Deacon. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
The xx will release Coexist on Sept. 11. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Oliver Sim, Romy Madley Croft and Jamie Smith are The XX. Torre Hallas hide caption
The xx On World Cafe
A trio known for its dark, atmospheric songs, The xx took home one of Britain's most prestigious awards. Aliya Naumoff hide caption
The xx performs at the 2010 Bonnaroo Music Festival. Shantel Mitchell hide caption
Listen Now: The xx In Concert
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The xx performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Shantel Mitchell hide caption
'Shadows on Parade' by Laura Gibson
Oliver Sim (far left) and Romy Madley Croft (left of center) of The xx shift roles without ever seeming hostile, cold or even unsupportive. Owen Richards hide caption