Stereogum — Last year, My Wonderful Boyfriend previewed their new EP with the enticing singles “Here Comes Your Man” (not a Pixies cover, btw) and “My New Shirt.” On Friday (Jan. 31), the New York band released An Evening With…, a refreshing blast o... more info

Magnet Magazine — 25 years ago today, Modest Mouse released Building Nothing Out Of Something. Just down the road forever. Read our live review of Modest Mouse and Pixies from 2024: The post Modest Mouse Released “Building Nothing Out Of Something” 25 Years Ago To... more info

Allmusic Blog — Songwriter and Pixies frontman Frank Black spoke with AllMusic shortly before his tour's January 15th launch, and was willing to look back on his early solo years, how the music business has changed, and if there could ever be another alt-rock uprisi... more info

Stereogum — The Hattiesburg label Earth Girl Tapes mostly releases music from the South, but one recent release in their catalog expands their geographical footprint. People Talking, a new cassette EP from the Chicago punk band Cucuy, dropped via Earth Girl a... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Pete Quaife (Kinks). The Kinks played their first live show on Pete’s 20th birthday. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons and... more info

Obscure Sound — A standout rocker from Buddy Wynkoop, “Cleanest Dirty Shirt” represents a single from the band’s upcoming LP, Better Than Botox, out in February. Warming, jangly guitar tones complement initial “had a dream, prompting for personal goals; the ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Brian Bell (Weezer). Watch some TV, listen to some music and eat some candy. Cover photo for MAGNET by Autumn de Wilde. Weezer and Pixies live in 2019: The post Happy Birthday Brian Bell (Weezer) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — After playing in iconic bands for decades, Kim Deal is going solo. Deal, formerly of the Pixies and currently of the Breeders, will release Nobody Loves You More , her first-ever solo album, later this week. She’s also getting ready to hit the ... more info

Stereogum — After the Pixies’ 1993 breakup, frontman Black Francis rechristened himself Frank Black and embarked on a solo career. His first solo album, 1994’s Teenager Of The Year, is a fired-up alt-pop classic in its own right, and Black already announc... more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Weezer released Raditude. The Slayer T-shirt fit the scene just right. Weezer and Pixies live in 2019: The post Weezer Released “Raditude” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info