NME — Frank Black calls the song a 'thank-you letter' to the band's former bassist more info

Stereogum — In the Old Testament, God often rebukes the nation of Israel for worshiping the pagan god Baal, a practice that involved child sacrifice. So when Black Francis shrieks “Baal’s back!” on the new Pixies song of the same name, it’s intended to b... more info

NME — Pre-sales allow tickets to be purchased 48 hours before going on general sale more info

NME — The six shows are in support of new album ‘Head Carrier’ more info

Uncut — Black Francis, Joey Santiago and co tell the full story of Pixies' rise and fall and rise It was the comeback they said would never, could never, happen. But in 2004, the Pixies reformed, and blew everyone’s …Continue reading » The post Pi... more info

Consequence of Sound — "All I Think About Now" is described as a "thank you" to the band's longtime member. more info

Stereogum — Pixies will release Head Carrier, their second post-reunion LP, this fall. We’ve already heard lead single “Um Chagga Lagga,” and now, as NME points out, Black Francis has offered some more details in an interview with BBC Radio 6 Music. He say... more info

NME — Band release new album 'Head Carrier' in September, their second record without Deal more info

Yahoo! Music — Our guide to this week's (and last week's) album releases also features the week's top new music videos from artists like ScHoolboy Q, Courtney Barnett, and Wild Beasts, plus brand new streaming music from Pixies, Crystal Castles, Desc... more info

NME — Biffy Clyro also celebrated the release of new album 'Ellipsis' at Portuguese event more info