Final month, Pixies introduced their ninth studio album, The Night time the Zombies Got here, marking the band’s fifth studio launch since they reunited in 2004. Now, in a brand new interview, they defined that one of many issues inspiring them to create new music is the truth that they “don’t wish to be a Pixies cowl band.”
The remark was made by guitarist Joey Santiago within the band’s new interview with MOJO. Alluding to their continued output over time, he mentioned, “Followers are completely satisfied to listen to outdated stuff, however we’re artistic individuals… We don’t wish to be a Pixies cowl band.”
Increasing on that, drummer David Lovering mentioned, “We re-formed in 2004 and we’re 20 years into it. It [has been] longer now than we had been collectively initially. We’re nonetheless doing it and we really feel we’re nonetheless viable… it’s what we do: ‘Wash, Rinse, Repeat!’”
It’s true — Pixies’ unique run from 1986 to 1993 solely lasted seven years, in comparison with the 20 years they’ve been reunited. Within the time since, the band parted methods with unique bassist Kim Deal, and launched a lot of studio albums, together with 2016’s Head Provider, which included considered one of their most-streamed songs, “All I Assume About Now.”
Now, The Night time the Zombies Got here is due on October twenty fifth through BMG, and can characteristic contributions from their new bassist, Emma Richardson, previously of Band of Skulls, who changed Paz Lenchantin earlier this 12 months.
Up subsequent, Pixies are booked for a handful of European dates, adopted by a run of Australian exhibits with Pearl Jam (get tickets). Moreover, in 2025, frontman Black Francis, a.okay.a. Frank Black, will hit the street for a North American tour celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of his sophomore solo album, Teenager of the 12 months (get tickets).
