Having reunited in 2004, there’s one thing that seminal ‘80/’90s hotshots Pixies have not done—released an album of new material since their 1991 swan song, Trompe le Monde. And now, rumor has it, one of the best bands of the past 25 years is ready drop a disc of new tunes. You may allow your head to explode now.
Canadians have something to celebrate in the new year—according to Paste, Pixies will be coming their way. Coming on the heels of their Grammy nomination for the lavish—seriously, have you seen this thing?—collector’s box set, Minotaur, the band has announced that they are taking their Doolittle tour to our neighbors of the north, where the alt-rock heroes will play their classic 1989 album in its entirety.
As the reunited Pixies continue celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic, 1989 album Doolittle, the band are giving fans a free download of a four-song live EP recorded during a recent stop on the quartet’s ‘Doolittle’ anniversary tour.
Recorded in Mexico City, the EP features versions of the Doolittle songs “Gouge Away,” “Monkey Gone to Heaven” and “Crackity Jones” as well as the B-side “Dancing the Manta Ray.”
Because they’re all big softies at heart (insert your own “big” and “softie” Frank Black weight joke here), Pixies celebrated the rescue of 33 trapped Chilean miners yesterday by performing a 33-song set in Chile. According to Spinner, at Santiago’s Teatro la Cupula, the band laid down an epic set, which also happened to be their first headlining gig in South America.
After nearly 40 sold out concerts around the globe since last year, The Pixies are set to bring their Doolittle Tour back to the U.S. for 11 shows, which begins September 7 at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia; the 11-city trek keeps the Doolittle Tour train a-rollin’ as the band celebrates the 20th anniversary of their classic 1989 album, Doolittle.
Check below for the tour schedule!
Do you consider the Pixies to be one of your favorite bands? Do you especially adore the musicianship of members, David Lovering and Joey Santiago? Then we’ve got great news for you. Your dream of collaborating with some of your favorite musicians is within reach.
Lovering and Santiago of the Pixies recently teamed up under the moniker, The Everybody, and put out an album titled Avatar. (Perfect timing, right?) They are offering it in three different formats: Mp3, Expanded Lossless, and Deluxe Edition. That may be exciting for your convenience but that’s not even the cool part! According to Consequence of Sound, they are planning on releasing a vinyl album release in Spring 2010, and they want to submit your renditions on second side! More info after the jump…
The alternative-rock legends Pixies played the first show of their four-night Doolittle residency at London’s O2 Academy Brixton last night (October 6). Besides hearing the seminal 1989 album in full, the band also treated the crowd by performing a bunch of B-sides. Here’s hoping they expand the tour because this is definitely one of the top ‘must see’ musical events of 2009.
Check below for the complete set-list and video footage of the show.
