Compiled from footage shot on a road trip through upstate New York, photographs taken on tour and a series of illustrations the slightly surreal video for Xiu Xiu’s latest single was directed by David Horvitz and Jamie Stewart. ‘Hi’ is taken from the avant-garde popsters forthcoming album Always, which is due out on 27 February via Bella Union.
Xiu Xiu have announced the following shows for this year:
March
12 – The Fleece, Bristol
13 – The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
14 – The Captain’s Rest, Glasgow
15 – Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, Brighton
16 – Rich Mix, London
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