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#19 - I WILL take it too far!! (Xiu Xiu - A Promise)
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Length:
123 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
for Pride month we finally tackle a beloved (musically) unhinged artist for an unhinged time. continuing on in our 2003 Best New Music era, we talk about perennial Pitchfork critical darling and twitter album poll winner Xiu Xiu and their dark, quiet, and disturbing 2003 cult album "A Promise" - an album that feels just as relevant as ever. the band is still active today via primary member Jamie Stewart, and has had a vast amount of influence on the landscape via their one-of-a-kind hyper intense queer industrial/experimental/pop sound and Jamie's incredibly emotive vocals. their influence only seems to grow over the years, even in spite of their sometimes spotty and self-sabotaging output as is talked about. Liz also makes a sincere case for Xiu Xiu being as important as the Velvet Underground.
Jamie Stewart interview mentioned in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh0TBfokA-w
Jamie Stewart interview mentioned in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh0TBfokA-w
Released:
Jun 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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