Xiu Xiu
How tricky it must be for any latter generation band to make a single move without coming off as completely derivative. And what a pull-off it is that experimental indie art rockers Xiu Xiu manage to do it with such finesse. They infuse a disparate array of influences including techno, folk, noise, New Romantic, 70s/80s punk and synth pop with the passionate, confrontational lyrics of the band’s founder, Jamie Stewart. Xiu Xiu formed in 2000, when Stewart got together with Cory McCullough, his band mate from Ten in the Swear Jar and IBOPA. Also in the line-up were Yvonne Chen, who now runs a vegan store called Otsu and a trendy zine called Zum, and Lauren Andrews. The personnel continued to change, landing on the current trio of Stewart, keyboardist Anglela... Read More
- Genre:
- Experimental, Electro-Acoustic, Rock, Post Punk
- City Of Origin:
- San Jose, ,California United States
- Formed Date:
- 2000
