Universal Music Publishing Extends Deal With The xx

The xx (Laura Coulson/UMPG)

UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP have renewed their worldwide publishing deal with THE XX. 

THE XX has been signed to UMPG for a decade, a time during which they rose to tremendous success. The renewal comes 10 years since THE XX’s release of their MERCURY AWARD-winning self-titled debut album.

From the start, THE XX’s music has been highly sought after for syncs; "Crystalised" soundtracked "Gossip Girl"; "VCR" was featured in THE 2010 film "Chatroom"; "Chained," one of the singles from "Coexist," was featured in "House of Cards"; and "Dangerous," from "I See You," appeared in FIFA 2018. The band wrote "Together" for BAZ LUHRMANN's 2013 adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," and the soundtrack holds the record for the largest digital sales in a week for a soundtrack. 

UMPG VP International A&R/Director of A&R MARK GALE commented, “We originally signed THE XX purely on the basis of a set of songs we heard and loved. It’s been extraordinary to see the artist and individuals that they’ve evolved into. They are constantly looking forward and challenging themselves creatively. It’s a huge privilege and compliment that after 10 years they continue to trust all of us at UMPG with their songs.”

JAMIE XX has also seen huge success with his solo venture, releasing his debut album "In Colour" in 2015, which was nominated for the 2015 MERCURY PRIZE MASTERCARD BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR at the  2016 BRIT AWARDS and BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM at the 58th GRAMMY AWARDS. JAMIE has also achieved notable sync placements in an O2 ad with "Loud Places" and a PLAYSTATION ad with "GOSH." In 2018, ROMY MADLEY CROFT co-wrote "Electricity" by SILK CITY featuring DUA LIPA, which won BEST DANCE RECORDING at the 61st GRAMMY AWARDS..

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