NEWS: The xx's Jamie Smith Goes Solo

Jamie Smith of british indie group The xx has decided to branch out and release a solo project. The xx have recently become one of UK's top bands winning the coveted Barclaycard Mercury Prize for their debut studio album 'xx'.

Smith, who is normally responsible for the bands atmospheric sounds and rhythms via digital samplers and drum machines, is preparing a single titled "Far Nearer" for release in the coming month via Glasgow electronic label Numbers Records.

Speaking to UK radio station Xfm, Smith revealed the single was made during his short breaks from touring.

"It's a tune I made on one of our short breaks from touring and I was eager to make some new music," he explained. "I got a steel pan and made this track and it is coming out on Numbers Records in about a month or so."

Smith also doubles as the producer for The xx so it should be interesting what he will come up with, check back here for updates!