Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart on art, human angst and naps
California band Xiu Xiu makes awkward synth-pop with a tinge of goth. It’s both danceable and brutal. The subject matter? Human angst, humiliation, and self-loathing, of course! All of the band’s music is difficult to digest but distinctly Xiu Xiu.
Xiu Xiu recently released a new album, Always, and is now on tour. The group is at the Jackpot tonight, with Dirty Beaches. We recently spoke with member Jamie Stewart about how the recent tour is going, what he loves about tourmates Dirty Beaches, and how Stewart has worked political, rather than personal, angst into Always‘ songs.
