Title: The xx – xx
Year/Genre: 2009, Indie
Condition: New

Cultural Facts:

1. The xx began as school friends in South London, emerging from a small circle of bands linked to the indie and fashion scenes around the city.

2. Much of the album was recorded at the XL in-house studio during late-night sessions, with the group working quietly in the off-hours of a larger commercial space.

3. The stark “X” artwork became a widely recognized symbol, turning up on posters, fashion pieces, and bedroom walls far beyond typical indie record culture.