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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 »

Ramones' Awesome Bio, 101 Alt Karaoke Songs & More -- News Roundup

The Ramones' '70s biography has been unearthed and well, it's amazing. They could have been dentists! ... Read More »

Where Are They Now? 20 Years After the Alternative Revolution

Here is a Spinner status check on the musicians of the Alternative Nation, 20 years later. Where they heck are they now? ... Read More »

Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

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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 »

Space Shuttle Songs: The Music Astronauts Wake Up To

Spinner counts down the top ten tracks astronauts have used to kick start their day in space. ... Read More »

Sebadoh Mull New Album While Dinosaur Jr. Take the Anti-Pixies Reunion Route

Lou Barlow discusses the future of Sebadoh and Dinosaur Jr., as well as the recently Sebadoh reissued classic 'Bakesale.' ... Read More »

Imaginary Cities Ponder Reigniting Collaboration With Sheepdogs -- NXNE

Imaginary Cities tell Spinner about their recording project with the Sheepdogs, as well as the time Frank Black apologized to them for not being more friendly. ... Read More »

Best Closing Songs: 25 Final Tracks in Film That Made a Lasting Impression

The right closing song will leave the movie theater with ... 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 »

Imaginary Cities' Clever Blend of Pop and Motown Charms the Pixies

Winnipeg's Imaginary Cities talk egos, past musical projects and, of course, the Pixies, who they're about to head out on tour with. ... Read More »

Pixies to Record New Album?

The Pixies may be preparing to record a new album -- their first since 1991. ... Read More »

Pixies Announce More 'Doolittle' Dates for US and Canada

The Pixies announce a string of new dates in Canada and the US where they will play their 1989 album 'Doolittle' in full. ... 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 »

Coachella 2011 Lineup: Confirmed and Rumored Acts

The sleuths over at the Coachella Forum have deduced through a variety of interviews, Twitter updates and posted tour dates that Interpol, Glassjaw, DJ Honda and Sasha have all been confirmed to perform over the weekend. ... Read More »

Cage the Elephant Nearly Committed 'Band Suicide' Before Second Album

Cage the Elephant's 2009 debut has sold an impressive 400,000 copies in the States alone, but on their sophomore set, 'Thank You, Happy Birthday,' they don't necessarily take time to reflect on their recent success. ... Read More »