The characteristically dark synthpop outfit are apparently taking things in an even more sinister direction with their upcoming release (which will include numerous supporting tour dates).
Principal songwriter Jamie Stewart’s move from North Carolina to Los Angeles has apparently resulted in an album inspired by his dangerous new neighborhood with topics including: murder, double suicide, double penetration, criminality, and fear of physical harm. “I know to a degree I must have romanticized it,” Stewart admits, “But when it’s not safe to go out at night, what else can one?” Their chosen arsenal is equally intriguing: analog synths, standard drum kit and 70’s era drum machines. Curious minds can now check out the first single from the album, “Stupid in the Dark”. Angel Guts: Red Classroom is scheduled for a February 4 release date via Polyvinyl Records.
Xiu Xiu 2014 Tour Dates
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Feb 19: Santa Barbara, CA – Soho Restaurant & Music Club
Feb 20: Fresno, CA – Fulton 55
Feb 21: Felton, CA – Don Quixote’s International Music Hall
Feb 22: San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
Feb 24: Seattle, WA – Barboza
Feb 25: Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
Feb 26: Vancouver, BC – The Media Club
Feb 28: Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
Mar 01: Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
Mar 02: Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar
Mar 03: St. Louis, MO – Firebird
Mar 05: Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
Mar 06: Madison, WI – The Frequency
Mar 07: Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern
Mar 08: Detroit, MI – Magic Stick Lounge
Mar 09: Toronto, ON – The Garrison
Mar 10: Montreal, QC – Il Motore
Mar 11: Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs
Mar 13: Brooklyn, NY – The Knitting Factory
Mar 14: Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel
Mar 15: Philadelphia, PA – Boot & Saddle
Mar 16: Richmond, PA – Gallery 5
Mar 17: Raleigh, NC – Kings
Mar 18: Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Mar 20: Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
Mar 21: Austin, TX – Holy Mountain
Mar 22: Dallas, TX – Club Dada
Mar 24: Phoenix, AZ – Rhythm Room
Mar 25: San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
Mar 26: Los Angeles, CA – The Echo
Angel Guts: Red Classroom
1. Angel Guts:
2. Archie’s Fades
3. Stupid in the Dark
4. Lawrence Liquors
5. Black Dick
6. New Life Immigration
7. EL Naco
8. Adult Friends
9. The Silver Platter
10. Bitter Melon
11. A Knife in the Sun
12. Cinthya’s Unisex
13. Botanica de Los Angeles
14. :Red Classroom