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Oliver Sim Returns With 'Obsession,' His First Solo Track Without Jamie xx

The single introduces new collaborators, reflecting Sim’s solo evolution, with The xx continuing work on a fourth album.

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Overview

  • ‘Obsession’ premiered on BBC 6Music with Nick Grimshaw on August 27.
  • Production comes from Bullion and Taylor Skye, with recording split between London and Los Angeles.
  • A Sharna Osborne–directed video featuring Erin O’Connor accompanied the release.
  • The song marks Sim’s first new solo music since his 2022 debut album, shifting to a more playful tone.
  • Jamie xx did not produce the track, yet he and Sim remain close, and work on The xx’s fourth album is reported to be underway, following the trio’s 2024 team-up on ‘Waited All Night.’