Congratulations to The XX (and everyone at Young Turks and XL) for the Mercury Prize win last night. The prize, awarded to the UK + Ireland group with the best album of the preceding year, was awarded to one of our favorite groups, one who we heavily believe in. The XX have inverted music and created something extra new. To celebrate such a deserved win, below are some highlights of the band on TheFADER.com throughout the band's existence, starting with a very old interview with them on Scott Wright's Dollars to Pounds blog. Again, congratulations and, if you're not, get familiar!
Dollars to Pounds: The XX
Premiere: The XX, "Basic Space" MP3
Video: The XX, "Basic Space" + Full Album Stream
Florence and the Machine, "You've Got the Love (The XX Remix)" MP3
The XX, "Islands (Falty DL Remix)" MP3
Shakira Covers The XX
Jamie XX's Mix for Collette
Interview with Romy at Bonnaroo
