XO (group)

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XO
Origin London, England
Genres
Years active2024–present
Labels Polydor
Members
  • Summer Askew
  • Shali Bordoni
  • Zoe Miller
  • Emmy Statham
  • Reanna Sujeewon
Website www.xoofficial.co.uk

XO are a British girl group consisting of members Summer Askew, Shali Bordoni, Zoe Miller, Emmy Statham and Reanna Sujeewon. They were formed by Polydor Records in 2024 and released their debut single, "Lovesick", in September 2025. They later embarked on a headline tour across the United Kingdom, with another set for 2026. XO's first extended play, Fashionably Late , was released in November 2025.

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History

Polydor Records formed XO in late 2024, choosing members Summer Askew, Shali Bordoni, Zoe Miller, Emmy Statham and Reanna Sujeewon. [1] The members originate from Liverpool, Hong Kong, Essex, Derby and London, respectively. [2] They have stated that they knew each other prior to being put in the group, from various auditions and projects they had done together. [3] In 2025, they embarked on a tour of schools across the United Kingdom, performing to schoolchildren and hosting discussions around mental health, body image and aspirations. [4] Their initial release, "Ponytail", was released in August 2025, [5] before their first official single, "Lovesick", a month later. [6] The track was written by Willow Kayne and Gracey. [7] It was described by Clash magazine as a "titanic debut single" with "irresistibly catchy" arrangements that allows each member of the group to introduce themselves, [8] with Wonderland billing it a "pulsating electropop anthem". [9]

XO made their television debut on the CBBC live magazine series Saturday Mash-Up! in September 2025. As well as performing "Ponytail", they also made a cameo on a sketch. [10] Whilst receiving airplay from BBC East Midlands, where Statham is from, the station confirmed that XO's debut extended play (EP) is titled Fashionably Late. [11] In a piece written by the Sunday Times , they confirmed the release was scheduled for November 2025 and featured songs co-written by Charli XCX and Lostboy. [12] "Real Friends", co-written by Charli XCX, was released as a single in October 2025. [13] The song was also produced by John Ryan and Mattias Larsson. [14] XO embarked on their first headline tour across the United Kingdom in October 2025. [15] That same month, it was announced that Fashionably Late , their debut EP, would be released on 14 November 2025. [16] "Candy" became their third single on the day of the EP's release. [17] They are set to promote the EP with the Fashionably Late Tour in May 2026. [18]

Artistry

XO have cited the Spice Girls, Tate McRae and Katseye as musical influences. [2] They have also been likened to Blackpink due to incorporating the "new wave of all-choreo" into their performances, [19] as well as Sugababes for their "edge". [20] Upon the release of Fashionably Late, they were compared to Gwen Stefani and the Pussycat Dolls. [17]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleDetails
Fashionably Late

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released
TitleYearAlbum
"Lovesick"2025Fashionably Late
"Real Friends"
"Candy"

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
TitleYearAlbum
"Ponytail"2025Fashionably Late

Music videos

Main artist music videos
TitleYearOriginating album
"Ponytail"2025Fashionably Late
"Lovesick"
"Real Friends"
"Candy"

Tours

Awards and nominations

YearOrganisationCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
2025CelebMix AwardsBreakout ArtistXOPending [21]
Music Video of the Year"Candy"Pending
Song of the Year"Lovesick"Pending

References

  1. ↑ "Introducing XO with their debut single, 'Lovesick'". Music Mafia UK. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 "XO". Spotify . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "XO - Q&A [PART ONE]". YouTube . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Girl Band XO visit Swanshurst". Swanshurst School. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  5. ↑ "XO HAVE ARRIVED! Rising Girl Group Make Their Mark With Debut Single 'Lovesick'". CelebMix. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "New Releases". Official Charts Company . Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "XO – Lovesick". Alfitutde. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  8. ↑ "XO Drop New Statement 'Lovesick'". Clash . Archived from the original on 29 September 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  9. ↑ "RAYE returns with a love-stuck anthem, Lola Young shares her best work to date, and Thundercat is back!". Wonderland . Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "XO, Tilly Ramsay, Yinrun Huang, SpongeBob & Slime!". Saturday Mash-Up! Live. Series 8. Episode 6. Glasgow. 27 September 2025. BBC. CBBC. Archived from the original on 26 September 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "CRUZEJUDE, Alex Etienne and Hattie Shacklock". BBC . Retrieved 22 September 2025.
  12. ↑ "XO". The Sunday Times . Times Newspapers Ltd. 28 September 2025.
  13. ↑ "XO share fierce new single 'Real Friends', co-written by Charli XCX". NME . Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  14. ↑ "XO continue to push the parameters of pop on electrifying new single 'Real Friends'". CelebMix. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "XO Tickets, Tour and Concert Dates". Academy Music Group . Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "XO share details of their debut EP, Fashionably Late". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  17. 1 2 "Candy". Record of the Day. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  18. ↑ "XO - Fashionably Late EP". BBC Sounds . Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  19. ↑ "XO releases their debut single 'Lovesick'". TotalNtertainent. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "XO Crash the Scene With 'Lovesick'". Fame . Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  21. ↑ "CelebMix Awards 2025: The Nominees". CelebMix. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
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