Xiu Xiu - Thisquietarmy

"visceral and explosive"

Over the past two decades, Xiu Xiu's prolific output of critically acclaimed albums and collaborations has been consistent and dazzling. The band has released numerous full-length albums to acclaim from publications such as The New Yorker, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, NME and many others. An avant-garde, noisy and noisy post-electro combo, Xiu Xiu stop at nothing to experiment with adventurous sounds. Having spent twenty years researching how to process, disobey, reorganise and empathise with horror, 'Ignore Grief' was born in 2023.

Angela Seo sings on half the album. Jamie Stewart sings on the other half. Somewhere between experimental industrial music and experimental modern classical music. Half is real. The other half is imaginary. Old friend and new member David Kendrick (Sparks, Devo, Gleaming Spires) accompanies Angela Seo and Jamie Stewart in the search for what it might be, what it might mean. The aim of the aesthetic examination is to see if there is a way out on the other side, or if there is even a reason. In either case, there may not be, but simply to turn away would be another act of destruction. Xiu Xiu offers an experience not to be missed, with a vibrant, roaring performance of today's most avant-garde music. 

THISQUIETARMY

Thisquietarmy, the sound project led by Eric Quach, creates expansive and immersive soundscapes through electronic experimentation. Since its inception in 2005, the project has produced a prolific output, with over 50 releases on more than 30 renowned labels. In addition to its solo activities, Thisquietarmy has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Aidan Baker (Nadja), Michel 'Away' Langevin (Voivod), Scott Cortez (loveliescrushing), Aidan Girt (Godspeed You! Black Emperor), André Foisy (Locrian), Hellenica, and many more.Thisquietarmy's sonic odyssey is an ever-evolving exploration, pushing the boundaries of ambient and drone music, offering a captivating journey into the immersive landscapes of Quach's creative sound universe.