Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl

"...indoctrinated. The movie tells the sad story of Wen Xiu (Lu Lu), nicknamed Xiu Xiu (pronounced “Show Show”), a..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jamie Stewart: The Sent Down Boy

Rob yaks with Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu

"...In the decade since Xiu Xiu released their first album Jamie Stewart and co...."

May 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Stargayzer Lineup Released

A first look at who's playing the inaugural Stargayzer Fest

"...Xiu Xiu Regular "Gay Place" readers know we love us..."

April 15, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...XIU XIU: THE SENT DOWN GIRL D: Joan Chen; with..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Faster Than Sound: How Two Years Off Made Oblivion Access Festival Even Better

An interview with the truly independent booking duo on their landmark lineup

"...reunion of death metal band Massacre. The bookers mention Xiu Xiu includes drummer David Kendrick, a former member of..."

May 6, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Oblivion Access Adds Danny Brown, Grouper, Death Grips’ Andy Morin and More

Experimental festival finalizes lineup for May 12-15

"...like Blonde Redhead, Carcass, The Locust, Youth of Today, Xiu Xiu, Autopsy, Converge, William Basinski, Zola Jesus, and Lil..."

Feb. 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...known for his work with Swans, Shearwater, Bill Callahan, Xiu Xiu, and Amanda Palmer – making a bid for..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Inaugural Stargayzer

Looking back at the queer-studded extravaganza that was Stargayzer

"...The night continued onward and upward. Xiu Xiu played their dueling drums with a passion I’ve..."

Sept. 16, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Mo' Music: January 27

Post-Grammys, it's the new year's freshest ear candy

"..."Stupid in the Dark" Xiu Xiu Jamie Stewart adds both a pinch of Suicide..."

Jan. 27, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Music Mo'nday: Feb. 6

Spin, spin, sugar.

"..."Hi" - Xiu Xiu..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

This Chinese film presents an uncharacteristically romantic look at the Cultural Revolution.

"...look at the Chinese Cultural Revolution; compared to 1998’s Xiu-Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, it makes rural bourgeois re-education look..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Autumn in New York

"...and likable here as they've ever been, and Chen (Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl) directs the erotic scenes..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Four Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Etran de L'Aïr, Blank Hellscape, and more shows to see

"...2022-2023 Austin Music Awards supports San Jose experimental band Xiu Xiu. Etran de L'Aïr..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

After a Relapse Into Addiction Quietly Broke Up Street Sects, the Duo Has Exorcised Their Demons

The Gentrification V 7-inch hit last week, but Austin experimentalists are focusing on a balanced existence instead of rushing anticipated third LP

"...with professional producers (including a few tantalizing tracks with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart)...."

May 27, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Oblivion Access 2022

"...Xiu Xiu at Empire Garage during Oblivion Access on May..."

May 17, 2022 Photo Gallery

The World’s Best White Reaper

Kentucky crew kicks off the mosh tonight at Sidewinder

"...Band. On tastemaker indie Polyvinyl Records (Japandroids, American Football, Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof), the album crosses Northwest emo pop with..."

April 25, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Gay Place

Austin's Gayest September Ever continues with aGLIFF and StarGayzer

"...Raja, Heyd Fontenot, Silky Shoemaker, Peaches Christ, Tim Kerr, Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, and so many more. Sat., Sept...."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Stargayzer Fest

"...JD Samson, Ambrosia Salad (between sets until 8:45pm), 5:30pm; Xiu Xiu, 7pm; Austra, 8:45pm...."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Town in the A-Town

"...and more. Sunday, Sept. 14 Russell Reed, Double Duchess, Xiu Xiu, JD Samson, Hi Fashion, Cazwell, and more. Austin..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

Stargayzer Fest Moves Downtown

Our city's newest festival brings it home

"...Killa, MikeQ, and Magic Mouth Sunday, Sept. 14: Austra, Xiu Xiu, Cazwell, Avan Lava, Hi-Fashion, Carletta Sue Kay, Logan..."

July 30, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: May 26

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Psychic TV and Xiu Xiu prepare to tour Russia (without toning down their..."

May 26, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Shearwater

"...cribbed from tourmates ranging from St. Vincent ("Cheerleader") and Xiu Xiu ("I Luv the Valley Oh!") to Coldplay ("Hurts..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Gay Place: BIG QUEER WEEKEND

This cram-packed week is kinda like Austin's mini-Pride

"...XIU XIU with Yamantaka//Sonic Titan and Father Murphy. Wed., June..."

June 1, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Music Mo'nday: April 30

A sound and vision gay collision

"...Next week: An interview with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart...."

April 30, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Off the Record

UT and KUT's communications about the Cactus Cafe remain off-grid, while David Kimbrough Jr. reinstates his late father's legacy at TC's, and Alejandro Escovedo goes viral from the Stone Pony in Asbury Park

"...Blue Water White Death is the new collaboration between Xiu Xiu frontman Jamie Stewart and Jonathan Meiburg of Austin's..."

July 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

AMODA's Operandi

Just what, exactly, is the Austin Museum of Digital Art up to these days?

"...Quintans, as well as Feedtank, Ben Aqua, Hana Hillerova, Xiu Xiu, Paper Rad, Golan Levin, William Hundley .... Oh,..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Off the Record

Welcome to "Spazmodica," the future of Austin music

"...behalf of the 186 entities name-dropped in the display, Xiu Xiu and Canadian noise patrol Fucked Up filed a..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Friday Sleepers

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...Cantina In the rich tradition of electro-cuties Zom Zoms, Xiu Xiu, et al., this Winter Park, Fla., duo is..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Weird Weeds

Record review

"...as well as drummer Nick Hennies' many ties (Jandek, Xiu Xiu). The local trio's instrumentation, especially that of guitarist..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

TV Eye

Now in its 15th year, the Independent Spirit Awards were created to recognize the so-called "indie" filmmakers who get by with low budgets, favor originality over the formulaic, and feature lesser-known or unknown talent in front of the camera. Well, that's what it used to be like.

"...Malkovich, Boys Don't Cry, Three Seasons, Twin Falls Idaho, Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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