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Q | Season 6 | Sep 20, 2012 | 14:29

Romy, Oliver and Jamie of The xx in Studio Q

Romy, Oliver and Jamie of U.K. band, The xx, won the Mercury Prize with their debut album "xx" in 2010 - when they were still in their teens. Now with their sophomore record, "Coexist" in tow, they make their return to Studio Q to talk about their decision to continue making music together, and the ways they've grown as musicians and songwriters, with more experience, increased confidence, and outside expectations.

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