Late last week, Gorillaz (watch above) joined a list of artists who have covered songs from the xx’s 2009 debut that includes Shakira, Taylor Momsen, jj, OMD, the Antlers and more. Here’s a roundup of some of the most noteworthy.
Watch: The xx at Bonnaroo 2010
Swedish group jj covers “Intro” [YouTube]
Shakira takes on “Islands,” retitles it “Explore” [Idolator]
Dubstep duo Various Productions and Britain’s Jonquil both take on “Infinity” [Pitchfork, YouTube]
Brooklyn indie-rockers the Antlers and ’80s synth-pop vets Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark both cover “VCR” [Pretty Much Amazing, Exclaim.ca]
Of course, the XX are no slouch at the covers game themselves, having served up songs by Aaliyah, Robin S., Womack & Womack and former tourmates Florence and the Machine, along with a pile of remixes.