Pop Matters published a really interesting interview yesterday with Xiu Xiu frontman Jamie Stewart. The majority of the piece discusses Stewart's creative process, and it includes a number of interesting revelations. None moreso than the fact that the anguish found in Xiu Xiu's music is the product of Stewart's happier periods. ''"When I'''m really depressed I can'''t write. I mean, I try, but it'''s just kind of like...''" He trails off, smacking his forehead with the heel of his hand." You can read the entire interview by clicking here.