Metal Injection — "People just don't need it as much, do they?" The post PIXIES Founder Concedes That "Rock Music Has Been Knocked Off Its Pedestal" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — In terms of tribute albums, there are a lot dedicated to Leonard Cohen. There’s 2005’s Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man, which went along with Lian Lunson’s film of the same name. There’s also 1995’s Tower of Song: The Songs of Leonard Coh... more info

Nialler9 — Highlights: Villagers, Pixies, Continuous Patterns @ IMMA, Laurent Garnier documentary, Tr One, Orla Gartland, M Ward, Bricknasty, Alex Gough, Burner Records Sim Card Sessions.. more info

Stereogum — Santa Cruz hardcore destroyers Gulch had a run of a couple of years when they were probably the most exciting band in the genre, and now they’re quitting while they’re ahead. Right now, Gulch are in the midst of playing their final run of show... more info

Stereogum — Congratulations are in order for super producer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, the Breeders, etc), who just won his second World Series of Poker tournament, beating 773 other players. After winning, he told WSOP.com, “Everything in my... more info

JamBase — Pixies detailed a new album, 'Doggerel,' and released the single "There's A Moon On." more info

Stereogum — Pixies have announced a new album, Doggerel, their fourth reunion-era record and their first since 2019’s Beneath The Eyrie. They recorded it at the studio Guilford Sound in Vermont, and it’ll be out on September 30. Earlier this week, they sh... more info

Stereogum — One of TV On The Radio’s earliest recordings was a radical reinvention of a Pixies song, so it’s kind of appropriate that Tunde Adebimpe has now covered a Breeders song too. Adebimpe has released a sparse and gorgeous cover of “Off You” fr... more info

Stereogum — Kenny Becker’s LA-based Goon released their Elliott Smith-esque Paint By Numbers, Vol. 1 EP in February with the promise of a second volume eventually. Before that happens, Goon are dropping a completely separate EP. In response to the Supreme... more info

Obscure Sound — Sea Driver‘s “Hook Or By Crook” is a riveting rocker with a raucously captivating vocal lead and gripping guitar-based turns. The Kent, UK-based quartet conjure a fervent rock sound reminiscent of The Pixies. Alongside lyrics lamenting about th... more info