Xiu Xiu

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 54 concert reviews, the critics 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.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Xiu Xiu concerts? Xiu Xiu concerts usually last from an hour to up to an hour and a half.

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On tour

Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER, Gent, Belgium, (October 4); Silent Green Kulturquartier, Berlin, Germany, (October 20); Elsewhere, Brooklyn, United States, (October 28); DOX, Praha, Czech Republic, (November 5); Szene wien, viena, Austria, (November 16); 2Progi, Poznań, Poland, (November 19); Hybrydy, Warszawa, Poland, (November 20); Slaktkyrkan, Stockholm, Sweden, (November 27); Korjaamo, Helsinki, Finland, (December 1); ИОНОТЕКА, Санкт-Петербург, Russian Federation, (September 25);

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

Scenestr (Australia)

April 7, 2025

The empty space around the mixing desk at the back of the room has grown.

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Brighton Source (UK)

November 18, 2024

Now here’s a scoop, the much adored, two-decade parade that is US experimental rock band Xiu Xiu are in town at the ACCA and there is a murmur of expectation in the venue’s roomy bar. A sold out gig and one of only a handful in the UK for the band so you’d expect anticipation to be high but there’s something more.

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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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