"Xiu Xiu have lined up an album based on their ongoing live show revolving around David Lynch's Eraserhead. Out July 10 via Polyvinyl, Eraserhead Xiu Xiu follows Jamie Stewart and the band's Lynch-approved Twin Peaks album and concerts. Below, listen to Stewart and Angela Seo's take on a song from Eraserhead, "In Heaven," originally composed by Peter Ivers, with lyrics by the late Lynch."
"Xiu Xiu are heading out on the road this fall for a string of dates, mostly playing the Eraserhead set. The concept, per a press release, is inspired by Alan Splet and Lynch's original score and sound design. A film companion to the album is also in the pipeline."
"Last year, Xiu Xiu released an album-not to be found on Spotify -of covers of the likes of Daniel Johnston, Glorilla, and Robyn. Eraserhead Xiu Xiu:01 Viento02 Sleep Synth03 Tetra04 Steampipe05 Smashy Smashy06 Ether07 In Heaven"
Eraserhead Xiu Xiu is scheduled for release on July 10 via Polyvinyl. The album is built around Jamie Stewart and the band’s ongoing live show centered on David Lynch’s Eraserhead. The project follows the Lynch-approved Twin Peaks album and concerts. A performance of “In Heaven,” originally composed by Peter Ivers with lyrics by the late Lynch, features Stewart and Angela Seo. Xiu Xiu will tour this fall, mostly performing the Eraserhead set. The concept is inspired by Alan Splet and Lynch’s original score and sound design. A film companion to the album is planned. The tracklist includes “Viento,” “Sleep Synth,” “Tetra,” “Steampipe,” “Smashy Smashy,” “Ether,” and “In Heaven.”
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