It's entirely possible you don't check Stereogum as often as we do, so drag your mouse to this link and click to download our tribute to Björk's Post. It's essentially a list of our favorite bands…   Read Story »

Stereogum's complete 12-track Enjoyed comp is live and ready to be downloaded (for free). Yep, 12. Because No Age cooked up an excellent alternate take on "It's Oh So Quiet," which we wanted to keep…   Read Story »

Xiu Xiu On "Isobel" "It is easy, I think, to miss Björk's lyrics sometimes. Not because of any lack of shine on their part, but only because the production and orchestration on her songs is always…   Read Story »

You have to love Xiu Xiu. You don't have to, but you should. (Who else in indie rock has press photos that include Peter Sotos and Céline, right?) We've been digging Women As Lovers, as we've…   Read Story »

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There's Xiu Xiu in the air. Yesterday we posted "I Do What I Want, When I Want"'s grainy, backyard wrestling and mugging vid, but we already have bigger servings ... so much more. As the headline…   Read Story »

First questions first: Why again weren't Jamie Stewart and Caralee McElroy at the head of the Mr. and Ms. Indie Rock class? Before you disagree, take a look at the video for steel-y, sax-lined Women…   Read Story »

While Wednesday may mean dealing with never-clever hump-day jokes, it also heralds another installment of the 'Gum Drop, complete as always with a never-before-released MP3 to help you through the…   Read Story »

From the dirty guitars, flutes, and desperate vocals that break the track open, to the distressed meltdown at 2:30, this cut is one of The Air Force's many "turn that the fuck up!" moments. Xiu Xiu…   Read Story »

Xiu Xiu took the stage at Bowery Ballroom as a two-piece on Friday night and, with the help of a drum machine, managed to make lots of noise. It helped that there were something like 30 cymbals on…   Read Story »