Xiu Xiu
Xiu Xiu is an American experimental rock band, formed in 2002 by singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart in San Jose, California. Currently, the line-up consists of multi-instrumentalists Stewart, Angela Seo, and percussionist David Kendrick. The band's name comes from the Chinese film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl, which has influenced the sound of their music, according to Stewart.
How Critics See Xiu Xiu
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Xiu Mutha Fuckin' Xiu: Vol. 1
2026
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 79/100 across 6 reviews.
Xiu Xiu's Xiu Mutha Fuckin' Xiu: Vol. 1 arrives as a daring covers collection that recasts pop and post-punk classics through the band's bruised, inventive lens. Across six profess...
13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips
2024
Critics landed between 70 and 84 across 9 reviews.
Xiu Xiu's 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips seizes attention with a restless mix of pop clarity and bruised art-rock, earning a broadly favorable critical r...
13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips
2024
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Xiu Xiu's 13" Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips seizes attention with a restless mix of pop clarity and bruised art-rock, earning a broadly favorable critical r...
