Xiu Xiu

How Good Are They LIVE?

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Critic Consensus

Based on 51 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Xiu Xiu is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Xiu Xiu concert reviews describe live shows and performances as droning, engaging, surreal, cerebral, eccentric, emotional, and refined.

ON TOUR

Blind, Istanbul, Turkey (Jan 28); Voxhall, Aarhus, Denmark (Jan 30); Landmark, Bergen, Norway (Feb 2); Goldie, Oslo, Norway (Feb 4); Hus 7, Stockholm, Sweden (Feb 5); Folkteatern, Gothenburg, Sweden (Feb 6); Gebäude 9, Cologne, Germany (Feb 9); Mergener Hof, Trier, Germany (Feb 10); Santeria Social Club, Milan, Italy (Feb 12); Monk Club Roma, Rome, Italy (Feb 13); Cinema Teatro Perla, Bologna, Italy (Feb 14); Astro Club, Fontanafredda (PN), Italy (Feb 15); Klub Močvara, Zagreb, Croatia (Feb 16); Dürer Kert, Budapest, Hungary (Feb 17); Fléda, Brno, Czech Republic (Feb 19); Hydrozagadka, Warszawa, Poland (Feb 20); Poppodium 013, Tilburg, Netherlands (Apr 17)

FESTIVALS IN 2025

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Latest Release

13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips (27 September 2024)

Artist Info

Genre

experimental

Origin

San Jose, United States (2000 - present)

Bio

Xiu Xiu (pronounced "shoo shoo") is an American experimental group, formed in 2002 in San Jose, California by original members Jamie Stewart, Lauren Andrews, Yvonne Chen, and Cory McCulloch. Currently, the line-up consists of Jamie Stewart (the only constant member since formation) and Angela Seo.

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Critic Concert Reviews

The Skinny (UK)

June 7, 2023

Xiu Xiu are typically metamorphic during their latest Edinburgh show at Sneaky Pete's

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The Cosmic Clash (USA)

April 11, 2023

Xiu Xiu brought unbridled experimentation to Elysium Friday

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

May 28, 2019

What kind of people do you see at a Xiu Xiu show?

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Berkeley B-Side (USA)

March 23, 2017

With conviction, Xiu Xiu play it safe at church

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Brighton Source (UK)

August 31, 2016

Twin Peaks, the cult 90s murder mystery show created by auteur David Lynch, was defined by it’s atmosphere. At once it was homely and warm, but then it could cut you in half with its utter tragedy and brutality.

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Consequence (USA)

October 10, 2015

The setting itself was imposing: an enormous 18th century church located on its own considerable grounds now doubling as a 1400-capacity live music venue.

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The Guardian (UK)

October 9, 2015

Transferring his art-house cinema ethic to the small screen David Lynch’s cerebral surrealist murder mystery series towered like a desert skyscraper over the wastelands of mainstream US TV drama.

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