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Pixies

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    The Top 10 Band Reunions That Never Should Have Happened

    We all have our guilty pleasures, whether it's the easy-listening rock sounds of The Eagles, the dated '80s pop-hop of Neneh Cherry, or the country cheese of Garth Brooks. But even with such a place in our heart, are any of these bands deserving of a place back on stage in a comeback tour? While th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Surfer Blood's JP Pitts on Tarot Classics Running Into Kim Deal at the Airport

    ​Late last week Surfer Blood announced that they'd be releasing a 4-song EP on October 25; this morning I spoke with the band's frontman JP Pitts about the EP, which is called Tarot Classics, and also about their upcoming fall tour with the Pixies. SW: Does Tarot Classics have any major soni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2010

    Tonight: Lady Gaga at the Tacoma Dome, Black Francis at the Triple Door, Witchburn at Chop Suey

    ​Lady Gaga. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma, 253-272-3663. 8 p.m. Sold out. The last time Lady Gaga performed in Washington State, it was also at the Tacoma Dome - and she was opening for New Kids on the Block. It's hard to believe that was only a little over a year ago, now that the 24-yea ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 18, 2010

    Black Francis

    ​Lady Gaga. Tacoma Dome, 2727 E. D St., Tacoma, 253-272-3663. 8 p.m. Sold out. The last time Lady Gaga performed in Washington State, it was also at the Tacoma Dome - and she was opening for New Kids on the Block. It's hard to believe that was only a little over a year ago, now that the 24-yea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Also Tonight: Austin Garage Rock Trio Harlem at the Sunset; Watch "Someday Soon" Video

    The Austin trio Harlem -- Michael Coomers, Curtis O'Mara, and Jose Boyer -- will be headlining the Sunset tonight at 9pm. Matador released the band's second studio album, Hippies, in April -- the music is hooky garage rock, kind of like a poppier Pixies. They'll spend the late summer opening up fo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2010

    Giant Squid

    The Austin trio Harlem -- Michael Coomers, Curtis O'Mara, and Jose Boyer -- will be headlining the Sunset tonight at 9pm. Matador released the band's second studio album, Hippies, in April -- the music is hooky garage rock, kind of like a poppier Pixies. They'll spend the late summer opening up fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2010

    Tonight Today: Happy Birthday's (Free!) In Store at Sonic Boom

    ​Happy Birthday. Sonic Boom Records Capitol Hill, 1525 Melrose Ave., 568-BOOM. 3 p.m. Free. All ages. When Sub Pop signed Happy Birthday last year, the Vermont trio was less than a year old and hadn't even recorded any songs. They've since started earning their keep, last month releasing their ... More >>

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    April 21, 2010

    Happy Birthday

    ​Happy Birthday. Sonic Boom Records Capitol Hill, 1525 Melrose Ave., 568-BOOM. 3 p.m. Free. All ages. When Sub Pop signed Happy Birthday last year, the Vermont trio was less than a year old and hadn't even recorded any songs. They've since started earning their keep, last month releasing their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2010

    Happy Birthday's Self-Titled Sub Pop Debut: Cute & Fuzzy All The Way Through

    ​Artist: Happy Birthday Album: Self-titled Release date: March 16 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Stream Download: "Girls FM" Happy Birthday, a trio hailing from Brattleboro, Vermont, released the first single from their self-titled debut a couple weeks ago. "Girls FM" is bouncy, with a strong ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2009

    I've Been Listening to Some Old Time Rock 'n' Roll: Pixies, Queen, and Richard Hell

    Richard HellDuff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what's circulating through his iPod every Monday.​This week, I have picked some songs that really have nothing to do with current times or with each other. Sometimes good music needs no rhyme or reason. Actually, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Last Night: The Pixies Drop Twenty Years of Doolittle, And Some Change at The Paramount

    Laura MusselmanFrank Black, with the Pixies, on Thursday, November 12 at The Paramount.​Though this tour is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Doolittle, I was hoping a few more obscure cuts would make an appearance, and while I was not holding my breath, the Pixies actually did not disa ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2009

    Pixies

    Laura MusselmanFrank Black, with the Pixies, on Thursday, November 12 at The Paramount.​Though this tour is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Doolittle, I was hoping a few more obscure cuts would make an appearance, and while I was not holding my breath, the Pixies actually did not disa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2009

    Worst Concert Dilemma Ever: Watch Your Favorite Band Covered in Someone Else's Puke? Or Rinse Off and Miss The Pixies?

    The Pixies​I've been going to music festivals since I was eight years old (thanks, Dad), but the all-time worst thing that's ever happened to me at a concert -- festival or otherwise -- occurred just before the Pixies came onstage at Coachella 2004, one of the first stops on the band's first r ... More >>

  • Music

    July 29, 2009

    The Short List: This Week’s Recommended Shows

    The Pixies​I've been going to music festivals since I was eight years old (thanks, Dad), but the all-time worst thing that's ever happened to me at a concert -- festival or otherwise -- occurred just before the Pixies came onstage at Coachella 2004, one of the first stops on the band's first r ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2009

    Black Francis

    Sunday, August 2

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2009

    Fresh Wax -- The Kickoff of Vinyl Saturdays

    BREAKING NEWS: The Coalition of Independent Music Stores - the folks behind Record Store Day - are launching a new, monthly program called Vinyl Saturdays. Starting today and happening the third Saturday of every month, Vinyl Saturday will feature a small selection of exclusive, vinyl-only release ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Tonight's Show Suggestions

    Pigeon John/Rootbeer at Nectar, 9 p.m., $10 Los Angeles nerd-rapper Pigeon John, an avowed disciple of the De La Soul school of hip-hop, got his start in the early '90s by rhyming at the Good Life Café - launching pad for the likes of Jurassic 5, Pharcyde, Dilated Peoples, and other alt-rap icons. ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2009

    Pigeon John

    Friday, March 27

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Sonic Boom Owner Nabil Ayers Hired at 4AD

    Manhattan is treating Nabil Ayers quite well. The Sonic Boom Records co-owner/Control Group founder (and occasional drummer for the Long Winters) relocated to NYC in '08 and has just been hired as Label Manager over at 4AD, where he'll be "working with bands like Camera Obscura, Blonde Redhead, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2008

    Tonight's Beneficial Show Suggestions

    Here are the Moondoggies on the ferry. Of these three options, I have to recommend tonight's benefit shindig at the Sunset above all others. The Moondoggies, the Maldives, Grand Hallway, the Final Spins and Andy Fitts are all playing to help raise money for Jamie Speiss of Husbands, Love Your Wi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 12, 2008

    O'Death

    Thursday, November 18

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Tonight's Show Recommendations

    Thursday, November 18

  • Calendar

    November 5, 2008

    The Breeders

    Tuesday, November 11

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2008
  • Music

    May 21, 2008

    The Breeders: Twisted Sisters

    If her sister Kim was in need, Kelley Deal would be the first to steal Vicodin from a stranger’s medicine cabinet.

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    Live Music Tonight: Blood on the Wall

    If her sister Kim was in need, Kelley Deal would be the first to steal Vicodin from a stranger’s medicine cabinet.

  • Calendar

    April 23, 2008

    Blood on the Wall

    Monday, April 28

  • Calendar

    April 16, 2008

    Pigeon John

    Thursday, April 17

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2008
  • Calendar

    January 30, 2008

    Blood on the Wall

    Monday, February 4

  • Film

    September 27, 2006

    Seattle Weekly PickloudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    July 7, 2004

    The Singles Life

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    June 2, 2004

    Countdown

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    May 26, 2004

    Countdown

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    May 19, 2004

    Countdown

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    May 12, 2004

    Countdown

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    December 4, 2002

    Bits on Frank Black, Pearl Jam, Har Mar, Costello, more.

    Runs at Grand Illusion, Fri., Sept. 29– Thurs., Oct. 5. Not rated. 82 minutes.

  • Music

    November 20, 2002

    Steal This Beat

    Thievery Corporation bring more learned electronic jazz.

  • Music

    August 14, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    August 14, 2002

    CD Reviews

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    August 7, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    July 31, 2002

    Countdown

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    May 22, 2002

    Days of our nights

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    May 30, 2001

    Good Manners Count

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    May 2, 2001

    Record roundup

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    February 7, 2001

    CD Reviews

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    June 21, 2000

    Citizen John

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    February 23, 2000

    Citizen John

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    February 9, 2000

    Mellotrons, loaded dice, and a whole lot more.

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

  • Music

    November 3, 1999

    Citizen John

    Top-selling records at local independent record stores

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