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Artists like Jamie xx — and the music that made them

Electronic · 2005-present
Genre-blending electronic producer crafting intimate club euphoria
Jamie xx is the solo project of Jamie Smith, producer and member of The xx, who transforms minimalist indie sensibilities into lush, sample-heavy electronic music. His work bridges the gap between underground club culture and mainstream accessibility, creating deeply emotional dance music that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.
Essential tracks
Gosh
I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)
Loud Places
Did you know
He secretly produced four tracks on Drake's 'Take Care' album including the hit 'Take Care'
His debut solo album 'In Colour' was largely made using his laptop while touring with The xx
He samples steel pan drums extensively, inspired by his Trinidadian heritage through his father
“Melancholic house beats wrapped in intimate samples and UK club energy.”
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Trace Jamie xx's roots back through history
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Jamie xx
2005-present
Burial
2006-present
cited
Aphex Twin
1991-present
cited
The xx
2005-present
cited
UK Garage Scene
1990s-2000s
movement
Daft Punk
1993-2021
sonic
Massive Attack
1988-present
sonic
Brian Eno
1970s-present
sonic
Kraftwerk
1970-present
movement
Joy Division
1976-1980
sonic
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What makes the sound
Sonic elements
Pitched vocal samples
UK garage rhythms
Melancholic chord progressions
Spacious reverb-drenched production
Start with these tracks
Gosh
I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)
Loud Places
Sleep Sound
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2000s · Electronic
Bonobo
Creates similarly cinematic downtempo with jazz-influenced sampling techniques.
2000s · Downtempo
Jon Hopkins
Blends ambient atmospheres with driving techno in comparable ways.
2000s · Electronic
Disclosure
2010s · UK Garage
Burial
Pioneer of atmospheric UK electronic with similar emotional depth.
2000s · Dubstep
Floating Points
Combines jazz sophistication with electronic club music like Jamie xx.
2000s · Electronic
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Music like Jamie xx — Jamie xx is the solo project of Jamie Smith, producer and member of The xx, who transforms minimalist indie sensibilities into lush, sample-heavy electronic music. His work bridges the gap between underground club culture and mainstream accessibility, creating deeply emotional dance music that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.

Artists like Jamie xx today include Four Tet, Bonobo, Jon Hopkins, Disclosure. If you enjoy Jamie xx, these artists share similar sonic qualities, influences, and emotional range.

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