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From GloRilla to Throbbing Gristle, Xiu Xiu Worship Musical Role Models on “Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1”

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Emily Colucci • Leave a comment

Lick on my clit! Make this pussy cream! Do this motherfucker how you do them Russian creams… These deliriously depraved opening lines, whispered close to my ear by Xiu Xiu’s Jamie Stewart over halfway through their new cover album, Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1, released today by Polyvinyl Records, made me stop short mid-run. … Continue reading →

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Xiu Xiu’s “Ignore Grief” Is the Feel-Bad Album of the Year (So Far)

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Emily Colucci • Leave a comment

“I’m not a big fan of the ‘Goth’ label. I much prefer ‘Sad Bastard Music.’” So reads a meme featuring my beloved Nick Cave, holding a cigarette with his hand to his head, possibly wondering why the hell his image has been used for a meme. Of course, Nick never said this. He’s as likely … Continue reading →

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From GloRilla to Throbbing Gristle, Xiu Xiu Worship Musical Role Models on “Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1”

Xiu Xiu’s “Ignore Grief” Is the Feel-Bad Album of the Year (So Far)