In our school, there were lots of bands putting up posters saying 'Come to our gigs'.
From Oliver Sim
I enjoy not knowing everything about a musician I like. At a time when you can find out a popstar's favourite animal, I think it's more exciting not to know. I just don't want to tell everyone everything.
The darkness of clubs makes me feel much more secure, and you can hide behind smoke and lights.
The day that you walk out in front of 30,000 people and don't get nervous is probably the day to give it up. It's inspiring to be a little terrified.
I don't find touring very creative. There's not much time to yourself with your instruments.
To perform in front of a room full of people you go to school with would be terrifying. I couldn't do it now.
I can't even imagine how it must be to be a solo artist playing with session musicians.
The xx do not condone guns!
I've never felt any huge intrusions into my personal life.
In the studio, there's no tiptoeing. As opposed to big, blow-out arguments, there are just lots of little solutions.
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