Magnet Magazine — Philadelphia — A former MAGNET editor returned to the world of print music journalism this month, publishing Undercover. The zine focuses on album covers, telling the stories behind famous indie/post-punk album covers, including Joy Division’s ... more info

Stereogum — In August, Paz Lenchantin announced her new solo album Triste and shared the lead single “Hang Tough.” Shortly after the release, the former Pixies bassist was accused of plagiarism by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil for their 1978 Brazilian ... more info

Stereogum — Ever since Taylor Swift released The Life Of A Showgirl last Friday, listeners have been pointing out segments from the new album’s songs that resemble older hits. One guy on TikTok put together a quick rundown of some comparisons, pitting the... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Elektra Records released Rubáiyát: Elektra’s 40th Anniversary. The Cure does the Doors! Billy Bragg does Love! Kronos Quartet does Television! Pixies does Paul Butterfield Blues Band! Metallica does Queen! John Eddie does the ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Weezer released Hurley. Lost memories. Weezer and Pixies live in 2019: The post Weezer Released “Hurley” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Benjamin Orr (Cars). You were just what we needed. Read Ric Ocasek in MAGNET on Orr and the Pixies’ Black Francis in MAGNET on Orr, Ocasek and the Cars: The post Happy Birthday Benjamin Orr (Cars) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — A little over a year ago, Pixies announced the departure of Paz Lenchantin, who had been their bassist for the previous decade. Before joining Pixies, however, Lenchantin was also an early member of the alt-metal band A Perfect Circle, performing ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, the Pump Up The Volume soundtrack was released. Sonic Youth, Pixies, Bad Brains & Henry Rollins, Soundgarden, Cowboy Junkies, Peter Murphy, Concrete Blonde and more kick out the jams, motherfuckers. The post The “Pump Up The Vol... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Pixies released Bossanova. Are you looking for the mother lode? Read our Pixies cover story: The post Pixies Released “Bossanova” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 50th birthday Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse). Of course we know. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our live review of Modest Mouse and Pixies from 2024: The post Happy 50th Birthday Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info