On Xiu Xiu’s new covers album, Xiu Mutha F***in’ Xiu Vol. 1, Jamie Stewart and Angela Seo pay homage to songs that have profoundly influenced them as music lovers and songwriters. This collection taken from the band’s ongoing Bandcamp subscription series, Xiu Mutha F***in’ Xiu, features tracks previously exclusive to Bandcamp, now available on vinyl and streaming for the first time. The album showcases Xiu Xiu’s unique interpretations of iconic songs such as “Psycho Killer” (Talking Heads), “In Dreams” (Roy Orbison), “Some Things Last A Long Time” (Daniel Johnston), “I Put a Spell on You” (Screamin’ Jay Hawkins) and many more. These renditions are a heartfelt “thank you” to the original compositions, while simultaneously serving as a deep dive into the musicality and greatness of these influential works.