Xiu Xiu
USA
Formed: 2000
Years Active: 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Rock, Indie Rock, Experimental Rock, Art-Rock/Experimental
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Taking their name from the 1998 Chinese film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl, post-punk throwbacks Xiu Xiu were formed in San Jose, CA, by Cory McCullough, Yvonne Chen (publisher of the indie zine Zum), Lauren Andrews, and Jamie Stewart. Before forming Xiu Xiu, McCullough and Stewart played in the band Ten in the Swear Jar. Prior to the 2002 release of their first full-length album, Knife Play (released on vinyl through Absolutely Kosher and on disc through 5RC/Kill Rock Stars), the band made appearances on numerous compilations. Shortly after Knif...
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