Xiu Xiu announces new album & tour, coming to Raleigh

Durham duo Xiu Xiu, originally from California, are gearing up for the release of their eight studio album, Always, out on March 6 via Polyvinyl Records. A tour will follow a bit later this spring which will kick off here in the Triangle.

They'll play Kings Barcade in Raleigh on Tuesday, May 1. Tickets are on sale now via Etix for $10.

Stream or download the catchy leadoff track from Always, titled "Hi," below.



Xiu Xiu tour dates
05.01.12 - Raleigh, NC - Kings Barcade [Tickets]
05.02.12 - Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel *
05.03.12 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church * [Tickets]
05.04.12 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom *
05.05.12 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs *
05.07.12 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse *
05.08.12 - Portland, ME - SPACE Gallery *
05.10.12 - Montreal, QC - La Sala Rossa *
05.11.12 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks *
05.12.12 - Toronto, ON - Lee’s Palace *
05.14.12 - Pontiac, MI - Crofoot Ballroom – Pike Room *
05.15.12 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme *
05.17.12 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall *
05.18.12 - Madison, WI - Memorial Union Terrace *
05.19.12 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club *
05.21.12 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room *
05.22.12 - Lawrence, KS - The Jackpot Saloon *
05.23.12 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater *
05.24.12 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge #
05.27.12 - Seattle, WA - Barboza/Neumos #
05.28.12 - Vancouver, BC - Biltmore Cabaret #
05.29.12 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge # [Tickets]
05.31.12 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill #
06.01.12 - Los Angeles, CA - Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock # [Tickets]
06.02.12 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar #
06.05.12 - Marfa, TX - Padre’s #
06.06.12 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk #
06.07.12 - New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks #
06.08.12 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree #
06.09.12 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl #

* w/ Dirty Beaches & Father Murphy
# w/ Yamantaka//Sonic Titan & Father Murphy