The xx - Sunset (Jamie xx Edit)

I'M BACK! I can't explain why I haven't been posting but WHO CARES - not only am I back, I'm back with an absolute banger by Jamie xx.

This guy can do no wrong! Here's another excellent example of Jamie xx's never-ending genious. For me, this is better than the original so hurry up and listen!

The xx - Reconsider (Jamie xx Remix)

Jamie xx, the mastermind behind the xx, has just put out this amazing remix of their track "Reconsider". He performed a Boiler Room mix recently and played it as his opening track, check them both out below.

Four Tet - Lion (Jamie xx remix)

Jamie xx is one of my favourite producers right now, producing some of the best music I've heard in ages. Four Tet is isn't far behind the genious of Jamie xx in my opinion, so this remix was bound to be something special. Check it out.

Jamie xx - 'Touch Me'

Young Turks label guest-hosted the midday show on Australia's 94.5 FBi Radio this week, featuring a brand new track from Jamie xx called "Touch Me". You can find the track 49 minutes into the Sound Cloud stream below. The steel drums make this sound a lot like his amazing "Far Nearer" track which I personally prefer, but this is still a great listen - really loving those steel drums.

Meet Jamie xx

I love pretty much everything I've heard from Jamie xx, so it was really interesting to see this short video documentary about him and his work up till now. I'm REALLY looking forward to hearing the second album from for The xx, which is also mentioned in the video. If you're interested to find out about Jamie xx's inspirations and background, check out the video - it's a good watch.

Jamie Smith, better known as Jamie xx, is one third of The xx and a prolific remixer and producer whose work spans a diverse range of musical styles.

He’s had some high profile collaborations that have brought The xx’s signature industrial sounds, hollow bass whisperings and clapping beats to a wide range of performers, from the Grammy-nominated pop of Adele, to the indie gloom of Radiohead, the orchestral sounds of Florence + the Machine and the introspective musings of Gil Scott-Heron‘s last studio album I’m New Here—remixing each into electronically-haunted melodies layered atop laid back, clubby percussions. (Stream the remix collaboration We’re New Here here.)

With a new album from The xx on the way, Smith reflects on his teenage years raving at Mass in Brixton, why it’s best not to over analyse why you like a certain track and the myriad musical influences that informed his own unique audio style, ranging from jazz, soul, hip-hop, drum n’ bass, disco and electronic music. He also talks about the importance of live performance and his ambition to develop an electronic instrument that leaves room for the human.

While The xx’s new material was informed by their partying, when it comes to making the beats, Smith likes to keep it simple using Logic, Space Echo, preamps, and the occasional CASIO to give the band their emotive, electronically-soaked sound. Watch the video profile below to hear more about the humble music mastermind’s creative process.

Radiohead - 'Bloom' (Jamiexx Rework Part 3)

Check out this awesome Radiohead edit by Jamie xx. When I hit play I really wasn't expecting to hear a deep house remix, something completely different to his usual style, but still equally as enjoyable as his previous work. For some reason this track didn't make it onto the upcoming Radiohead remixes compilation, TKOL RMX 1234567, but even so, it's totally worthy of a listen. I've also included a stream of the remixes compilation at the bottom, for anyone that's not heard it already.