MTV.com News — Animated clip intended to raise awareness of whaling practices was completed as tribute to the late actor.By James Montgomery Modest Mouse's "King Rat" music video Photo: Epic Records In 2007, Isaac Brock — wild-eyed, unkempt mastermind ... more info

Rolling Stone — Last month, the Pixies confirmed an 12-date U.K. and European tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Doolittle, at which they’ll perform the 1989 LP in its entirety. Now Frank Black, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering have confirmed they... more info

They've recently announced plans for a European tour later this year,but Frank Black insists they will not be showcasing new songs.He said: "There isn't really anything to report in that department". more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Village Voice: When's the last time you were at Coney Island? Frank Black: The only time I was at Coney Island, I was filming an Electronic Press Kit. Remember those? VV: Yeah. FB: The record companies... more info

The Quietus — ...though band are happy to continue mining past glories more info

NME — Frank Black admits band aren't making much progress with new recordings more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — Alt-rock kingpins the Pixies will make their live return to the U.S. this fall! Frontman Frank Black tells SPIN.com that the Boston-born quartet will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking release, Doolittle, by playing the album in i... more info

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LargeHeartedBoy — American Songwriter profiles singer-songwriter John Vanderslice. Frank Black talks to See. “Yeah — I think those Catholics records have some integrity to them. Now people might say, ‘Oh yeah, those Frank Black and the Catholics alb... more info