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Black Francis and Violet Clark Q&A: 'Bored' of the Pixies & Grand Duchy's Latest

Grand Duchy's Black Francis and Violet Clark discuss their new album, Let the People Speak, and the current state of the Pixies. ... Read More »

Black Francis and Reid Paley Team Up for 'Crescent Moon' -- Song Premiere

Check out Reid Paley and Black Francis' collaboration on 'Crescent Moon.' ... Read More »

Pixies Open Up About Band 'Friction,' Say Bono Begged Them to Make New Music

Pixies open up about what it means to be alt-rock icons, their 'Doolittle' Reunion Run, why they feel like they owe Bono another record. ... Read More »

Dream Diary Balance 'Creativity and Love' on 'El Lissitzky' -- Song Premiere

After the Vivian Girls and Tilly and the Wall paid homage to Henry Darger and Pixies frontman Black Francis wrote an album about Herman Brood, New York trio Dream Diary penned a tune about Russian artist El Lissitzky. ... Read More »

Conor Oberst Discusses 'Spooky' Sci-Fi Album and the Future of Bright Eyes

Conor Oberst discusses Bright Eyes' science-fiction-inspired album, 'The People's Key,' his favorite authors and the future of his most famous band. ... Read More »

Pixies Honor the 33 Rescued Miners With 33-Song Set in Chile

In celebration of Wednesday’s dramatic rescue of the 33 Chilean miners who spent 69 days trapped underground, the Pixies took to Santiago’s Teatro la Cupula and performed one song for each of the men. ... Read More »

Pete Yorn Performs 'Precious Stone' on 'The Ellen Degeneres Show'

On Thursday morning, 'Ellen' viewers had the great pleasure of watching a live performance from Pete Yorn. ... Read More »

Pete Yorn Releases 'Precious Stone' Single

Jim Wright Pete Yorn has released the first single from his upcoming self-titled album. Titled ... Read More »

Black Francis Musical Set to Debut in November

If Green Day can write a rock opera and bring it to stage, there's no reason to think Black Francis ... Read More »

Black Francis 'Disappointed' by Pixies Fixation

Twenty years ago, Black Francis made landmark albums like 'Surfer Rosa' and 'Doolittle' with the ... Read More »

Black Francis Defends Comments About Pixies Reunions and Money

In February, Pixies frontman Black Francis told the Quietus that his band's priorities weren't as ... Read More »

New Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Release Dedicated to Vic Chesnutt

James Mercer must not be the jealous type. His partner in Broken Bells, Danger Mouse, is releasing ... Read More »

Black Francis Wants Son to Appreciate Oral Sex Song From 'NonStopErotik'

The concepts of love and intimacy are prevalent throughout Black Francis' sexually-charged new solo ... Read More »

Black Francis Tackles Sexual Abstraction on 'NonStopErotik'

When Black Francis announced that his new solo album would be called 'NonStopErotik' and would ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on March 30, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on March 30, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

Black Francis Gets Hot and Bothered on 'NonStopErotik'

While Pixies fans continue to wait for the follow up to 2003's one-off digital single 'Bam Thwok,' ... Read More »