My parents’ record collection was the music I was hearing as long as I can remember, and I would play Otis Redding over and over again. Jamie xx Read Quote
People always think the xx are, like, moody and all dressed in black. We do all dress in black, but we’re actually quite fun people – and we’ve come out of our shells a lot since the first album. Jamie xx Read Quote
All music is escapism for me, but I like the way that, on a good night, that sense of escapism can be shared. Jamie xx Read Quote
Before the first xx record, I pretty much exclusively listened to electronica. Now, I listen to anything. I think the most inspiring thing is just learning more about more and more different kinds of music and becoming a fan of so many different types and so many different genres. Jamie xx Read Quote
I play vinyl and CDs. Playing vinyl is the best sound quality you can get playing music loudly, so that’s the main reason I do that. Jamie xx Read Quote
I always just experiment with different sounds and styles until I find something that evokes the feeling I’m going for. I’m not trying to think too much about what anyone else is doing. Jamie xx Read Quote
When I buy lots of records, I stop making music – it’s detrimental to the creative side. When I’m DJing a lot, it’s just basically partying every day. Jamie xx Read Quote
I’m always getting sent new stuff, so I have to incorporate digital equipment into my sets, but I try to play vinyl as much as possible. It’s just the best-sounding format still. And I’ve been using vinyl since I started deejaying, for over 15 years, so it also just feels the most natural for me. Jamie xx Read Quote
I begged and begged, and my uncle gave me his old turntables. It was one hi-fi and one old Stereo Lab turntable and a rusty mixer. I was really chuffed. I kept that for five years – that’s where I learned to mix. Jamie xx Read Quote
I think Young Thug has such a weird style I love, especially the things he does with his voice. It just sounds different. Jamie xx Read Quote
