A lot of new genres were being born at the time I started going out to clubs in South London, and I was part of an exciting movement that has now blown up around the world. Jamie xx bearblowclub Change image and share on social
When I hear something new, mostly in rhythms, I often find it interesting to recreate it in a studio in a completely different way. Jamie xx completelyfindhear Change image and share on social
The people that really inspired me are the people I have now managed to become contemporaries with, like Four Tet and Floating Points. I learn so much about music just from hanging around with them. Jamie xx contemporaryfloathang Change image and share on social
I work with talented people. I'm just their tool. Jamie xx peopletalentedtool Change image and share on social
It's not like I force myself to think of sad things, but... it's more that I make music because it makes me happy. Jamie xx forcehappymake Change image and share on social
Floating Points plays a lot of music that I don't know, and I like geeking out and trying to find out what the tracks are. His knowledge of house music is pretty deep, and his selection is just amazing. And I think it's a pleasure to listen to his music because it's so perfectly produced. Jamie xx amazedeepfind share on social
I don't want my music to be of its time; I want it to be timeless. Jamie xx musictimetimeless Change image and share on social
I don't feel like I'm very good at making music. Jamie xx feelgoodmake Change image and share on social
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 electronicaexclusivelyfan share on social
I just like the lineage and the heritage and the fact that British dance music is still progressing. I'm from London; I love London, and I wouldn't know how else to show that love in musical terms. There's something about British stuff that's a bit faster, a bit harder-hitting. Just tough. Jamie xx bitebritishdance share on social
