Artist profile
The XX
The xx is a British electronic duo known for their minimalist approach to dance and electronic music, characterized by sparse production, breathy vocals, and intricate layering. Their work spans indie electronic, house, and experimental dance across multiple studio albums and collaborations with producers across electronic music.
Sound profile
The XX is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive — mostly instrumental artist.
Key & BPM profile
Most tracks sit between 85–161 BPM with a median of 120 · predominantly minor keys (61% minor) · most common key: 11A (F♯ Minor) with 3 tracks.
Tracks in catalog
18 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Angels The XX | 9211BA Major | |
 You've Got The Love - Jamie xx Rework The XX, Florence + The Machine | 1618BC Major | |
 On Hold - Jamie xx Remix The XX | 1285AC Minor | |
Sunset The XX | 12011AF♯ Minor | |
 Waited All Night feat. The xx The XX, Jamie xx, Romy, Oliver Sim | 1369AE Minor | |
 Reconsider - Jamie XX Edit The XX | 1216AG Minor | |
Sunset - Jamie XX Edit The XX | 12011AF♯ Minor | |
 Missing (Round Remix) The XX | 11810AB Minor | |
 Waited All Night feat. Romy feat. Oliver Sim feat. The xx - Nia Archives Remix The XX, Jamie xx, Romy, Oliver Sim, Nia Archives | 8511AF♯ Minor | |
Swept Away (New Jackson Remix) The XX | 11610BD Major | |
A Violent Noise (Four Tet Remix) The XX | 1265AC Minor | |
 VCR - Four Tet Remix The XX | 1208BC Major | |
 Chained (John Talabot and Pional Blinded Remix) The XX | 1178AA Minor | |
Fiction (Marc Piñol Remix) The XX | 1187BF Major | |
 Angels (Four Tet Remix) The XX | 9211BA Major | |
 Tides - Dixon Remix The XX | 1228AA Minor | |
Reunion - Ame Remix The XX | 1221BB Major | |
Fiction - Marcus Worgull Remix The XX | 1186AG Minor |
Sound profile evolution
How The XX’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.
Across The XX's catalog, groove has thinned; production has brightened; warmth has lifted.
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with The XX’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around The XX and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does The XX play at?
The XX's tracks in our catalog range from 85 to 161 BPM, with a median of 120 BPM. Across 18 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.
What key are The XX's tracks in?
The XX's tracks are mostly in minor keys (61% minor across 18 tracks). The most common single key is 11A (F♯ Minor) with 3 tracks.
What artists mix well with The XX?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, The XX pairs well with Oliver Sim, alt-J, Lykke Li. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was The XX most active?
Our catalog has The XX releases spanning 2010 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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