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True to overachieving form, Xiu Xiu have released not one but two videos for "Hello From Eau Claire", a track from their new album The Air Force (which comes out today on 5RC).

The first, directed by Corey Smith, who also directed the video for "Pox" from La Forêt, features a chubby girl dancing in a leotard in what looks like a junior high school talent show. It's straight out of Little Miss Sunshine, except without the girl's family cheering and joining her onstage. Depressing, I know.

The second video is certainly less depressing, but it doesn't make much more sense. The home video-quality footage was shot by the band members themselves with a disposable movie camera. Pretty boring stuff, actually, but it is perfect material for the Xiu Xiu stalkers among you. We know you're out there!

In related news, Xiu Xiu have a bunch of new Air Force-promoting posters available on their website. The "About The Air Force" series consists of 24 posters split into three parts: those about the album, those inspired by the songs, and those about Xiu Xiu themselves. 19 of the posters, created by Joe Stewart (brother of Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart), are on display now. The remaining six will be revealed throughout the week.