Sweeping The Nation — What sort of year was 1988? A Don't Worry Be Happy, biggest selling international albums of the year all being released in 1987, Glenn Medeiros, I Owe You Nothing kind of year. On the other hand, and results may vary on whether these were strictl... more info

Stereogum — Pixies performed in Maine last night at Portland's State Theater, and during their last song of the night ("Into The White," during the encore) they set off the fire alarms in the venue thanks to the smoke machines they used to close out the show. Ac... more info

Stereogum — The ornately melancholy UK balladeers Elbow do not directly align with the Pixies or disco in the musical canon, but their new video draws inspiration from both. Specifically, Little Fictions track "It's All Disco..." is inspired by Frank Black's ass... more info

Uncut — Starring REM, Prince, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Robert Plant, Townes Van Zandt, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sinead O’Connor, Morrissey, U2, Pixies and The Wedding Present! Starring REM, Prince, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Robert Plant, Townes Van Zan... more info

Stereogum — Pixies were the musical guests on Stephen Colbert's Late Show last night. They wrapped up the first leg of their North American tour by stopping by to perform "Tenement Song" off of their most recent album Head Carrier . Watch below. â... more info

Stereogum — It's weird to think that, years after their long-awaited reunion, a band like Pixies, genuinely venerated underground rock legends, can become simply one more band on the late-night circuit. But that's what they are now. Last night, Pixies showed up ... more info

Chorus.fm — The notable artists on your television this week include: Gorillaz (Colbert; 4/27), Depeche Mode (Corden; 4/24), Real Estate (Conan; 4/24), and Pixies (Conan; 4/27). more info

Stereogum — Lost Lake Festival is a new endeavor from Superfly, the company that founded Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. It will take place in Phoenix, AZ at Steele Indian School Park from 10/20-22. The inaugural lineup includes the Killers, Chance The Rapper, Major... more info

Consequence of Sound — Also: HAIM, Pixies, Ray Lamontagne, Dr. Dog, and The Orwells. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Ryan Adams, Redd Kross, Ra Ra Riot, Dawes, Juliana Hatfield, Empire of the Sun, Everclear, and more. Continue reading… more info