Concert / Pop & Experimental Xiu xiu + zola jesus + former ghost

Read almost any piece about XIU XIU and you’ll see words like ​‘harsh’ or ​‘brutal’ — the same words that appear before ​‘truth’ when an unwavering eye is turned on any intimate detail of our lives. Fair descriptions of the themes central to the music, they sit incongruous to the refined, intricate, and beautiful approach taken in crafting the twelve tracks on Xiu Xiu’s new album Dear God, I Hate Myself.The two biggest constants throughout Xiu Xiu’s catalog are honesty and evolution. This remains true with Dear God, I Hate Myself as it delivers a look at responsibility, fear, healing, and societal roles wrapped in rich gothic pop music. The sound is still distinctly Xiu Xiu, but Jamie Stewart’s vocals are finally effortless paired with vibrant melodies full of subtlety and the distinct sonic accents expected of this anticipated Xiu Xiu release. The result is a record that proves that art can be pop and pop can challenge you to look inside yourself Since her debut LP for Sacred Bones last summer, ZOLA JESUS’s profile has grown exponentially. Her video for ​“Clay Bodies” debuted on the Fader and her likeness was plastered all over the Internet. The Spoils made dozens of yearend lists including : The Wire, Pitchfork, The Fader, and Dusted, and fans and critics alike now seem rabid for new material. FORMER GHOSTS is the project of electronic composer/​producer Freddy Ruppert.The project also features collaborations from a handful of individuals including Jamie Stewart of Xiu Xiu, Nika Roza of Zola Jesus, and Yasmine Kittles of Tearist.