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Xiu Xiu is tagged as: experimental, indie, electronic, post-rock, indie rock

Xiu Xiu is an experimental band originally from San Jose, California and currently based in Durham, NC and Brooklyn. The band is named after the main character of the 1998 Chinese film “Tian yu” (a.k.a. “Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl”)
Xiu Xiu was first formed in 2000 and is the main project of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who records with friends on his home computer. Stewart’s cousin, Caralee McElroy joined the band in 2003 and was the only other permanent member of the band until her departure in early 2009. Past members include Cory McCulloch, Lauren Andrews and Yvonne Chen. Some, including McCulloch, have played in previous bands with Stewart such as Ten in the Swear Jar and IBOPA.
In 2006 drummer/percussionist Ches Smith joined Stewart and McElroy in touring to support their 2006 album “The Air Force”.
In May 2007 Devin Hoff joined the band on bass.
Xiu Xiu’s full-length album, Women as Lovers, was released January 29 via Kill Rock Stars.
On May 15, 2009 Caralee McElroy left the band, for personal reasons. She’s now involved with the band Cold Cave....
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Top 10 Xiu Xiu Songs
Gray Death
Dear God, I Hate Myself
Chocolate Makes You Happy
Crank Heart
I Luv the Valley OH
Brian the Vampire
Apple for a Brain
House Sparrow
Bunny Gamer (b)
Secret Motel
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Top 10 Xiu Xiu Albums
Fabulous Muscles
The Air Force
Women As Lovers
A Promise
Knife Play
Fag Patrol
La Foret
Chapel of the Chimes
La ForĂȘt
Life and Live
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