The Pixies

Kim Shattuck has been fired from the Pixies, according to a tweet the bummed bassist fired off last night. Shattuck -- previously best known as frontwoman for SoCal pop-punk mainstays the Muffs -- had joined the band earlier this year to replace founder Kim Deal, who announced her departure just before the alt-rock heroes surprised fans in June with 'Bag Boy,' their first new music in a decade. Re

In keeping with their recent strategy of surprising fans early in the morning with good news, Pixies have have unveiled a new video for 'Andro Queen,' the leadoff track on their freshly dropped 'EP-1' set, and announced a 33-date North American tour.

Seeing the Pixies play live is a treat in and of itself, but seeing them at a venue as intimate as New York City's Bowery Ballroom makes for an unforgettable experience. Last night (Sept. 20), the seminal alt-rock band played the last of four consecutive NYC shows, three of which were held at Bowery.

The Pixies are back with a new EP, 'EP-1,' their first collection of new music in more than two decades. The four-song set, announced early this morning and already up for sale on the band's website, arrives in much the same fashion as 'Bag Boy,' the surprise comeback single the alt-rock godheads released back in June. 'EP-1' is available digitally and on 10-inch limited-edition vinyl, and a pair

Earlier today, the Pixies premiered a second video for 'Bagboy,' their first new tune in nearly a decade, and according to singer Frank Black, the pair of clips offer "completely different perspectives" on the curious comeback single.

Riot Fest organizers have added a number of top-name acts to this year’s initial lineup, among them Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Suicidal Tendencies, Andrew W.K., T.S.O.L. and the Pixies.

The Pixies have unveiled 'Bagboy,' their first new song in nine years. 'Bagboy' arrived early this morning via an email from the group's publicist and tweet from their official account, and there's already a video up on YouTube (watch it below). The shocking news comes mere weeks after the Pixies announced the departure of bassist Kim Deal, who apparently does not play on the track, despite the pr

Kim Deal is a Pixie no longer. Does this bode well for the Breeders? Tommy Stinson has shed some light on the Replacements reunion and possibility of more shows. She & Him were on 'Conan' last night? Were they adorable? What do you think?

The deluxe edition of the Pixies' 'Minotaur' box set -- which included all of the band's studio albums on gold-plated 24k-layered CDs, a Blu-ray /DVD disc featuring live video of a 1991 Pixies concert and all of their music videos, packaged with a 54-page book -- scored a Grammy nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package in 2011. The award would have gone to art directors Jeff An

No band is an island. The best songwriters tend to be sponge-like soaker-uppers of music, film, fine art, literature and other forms of culture, be they popular or obscure, and these influences often find their way into the music, helping listeners branch out and develop new interests...