Top 50 Tracks of 2024 (30-21)
30. Adrianne Lenker “Sadness as a Gift” Adrianne Lenker’s vocals, which manage to be delicate without being fragile, give the lyrics of this song…
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Xiu Xiu: OH NO
Duets are nothing new for the experimental art pop act Xiu Xiu. Frontman Jamie Stewart’s fondness for vocal collaborations can be traced back to…
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Xiu Xiu: Girl with Basket of Fruit
When choosing singles to entice listeners prior to a studio album’s release, artists usually try to lead with their forthcoming record’s strongest material. Which…
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Xiu Xiu “Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top cover)”
American experimental act Xiu Xiu and Italy’s (r), a project described as “a mighty cocktail of introspective-ambient-noise and lyrical song-writing” took turns covering ZZ…
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Top 50 Tracks of 2017 (30-21)
30. CFM “Rise and Fall” Charles Moothart may be better known for his work with Ty Segall and Mikal Cronin but should be getting…
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Xiu Xiu: FORGET
Fifteen-plus years into a career characterized by the creation of emotive and often challenging music that dances precariously on the periphery of rock and…
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Interview: Xiu Xiu
Jamie Stewart formed the experimental rock outfit Xiu Xiu in the early 2000s. As the group’s only consistent member, Jamie has continuously utilized his…
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Top 50 Tracks of 2016 (30-21)
#30 Cold Pumas “Slippery Slopes” Despite being around since 2008, this UK outfit has flown under the radar here in the US. Often linked…
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The 1975 “Settle Down” “Settle Down” is the latest single from The 1975’s self titled album out now. The video is a take on…
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Xiu Xiu: NINA
Nina Simone is a legendary singer/songwriter and pianist known for her involvement in the civil rights movement. Her music was jazzy, soulful, and often…
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