The xx have snagged the prestigious British music award called the Mercury Prize for their prolific self-titled debut album at the Grosvenor House hotel in London tonight.

The south London trio’s ethereal, sensual distinct sound has impressed critics and new fans all around the world in just one year since the albums release. Thus, the Mecury Prize, a $31,000 prize (which also means a huge boost in sales) limited to 1 musical act each year has been rightfully awarded to them.

It was an almost unanimous decision welcomed with open arms by top players in the music industry. The members (Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith) stepped onto the stage to graciously thank the wildly excited audience for the money which they said will go towards building their first studio (their first album had been made in a converted basement the size of a bathroom).

Previous top musical acts to win this award include the Klaxons, Arctic Monkeys and Elbow. Catch the xx at the Hollywood Palladium September 22^nd!