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 ...

Fifteen seconds into the cooing, almost haunting harmonies of "Crystalised", one of The XX's break through tracks you sense a sort of inherit cool that has been lacking from the indie pop scene. ...