Pixies

You Asked for It: Underwater Getdown

A Pixie and his Caddie

Black Francis' solo spin is a gas, gas, gas

Wild Gifts

New X, Replacements, and Pixies anthologies tell the bittersweet tale of '80s underground rock

Recordings

New X, Replacements, and Pixies anthologies tell the bittersweet tale of '80s underground rock

Frank Black and the Catholics

Dog in the Sand (What Are Records?)

Pixies

Pixies (DVD) (4AD/Beggars)

What's Selling

Pixies (DVD) (4AD/Beggars)

BEST JUKEBOX

Ziggy's

Bloc Party

Silent Alarm
(Vice)

The Deal sisters bring back the Breeders with Mountain Battles

Silent Alarm
(Vice)

New in Mesa: Cornish Pasty Co.

Here at New Times, we've long been vocal about our love for the Cornish Pasty Co., and how we wished the popular Tempe eatery would serve its savory, flaky English pies all across the Valley. And guess what? They just opened a second location in Mesa last Saturday. The place loo ... More >>

Born to Rock

Here at New Times, we've long been vocal about our love for the Cornish Pasty Co., and how we wished the popular Tempe eatery would serve its savory, flaky English pies all across the Valley. And guess what? They just opened a second location in Mesa last Saturday. The place loo ... More >>

The Emperors' New Grooves

Here at New Times, we've long been vocal about our love for the Cornish Pasty Co., and how we wished the popular Tempe eatery would serve its savory, flaky English pies all across the Valley. And guess what? They just opened a second location in Mesa last Saturday. The place loo ... More >>

Underwater Getdown

Supersymmetry
(self-released)

Emperors of Japan

Activator
(Dark Black Records)

Subtle Saturday

Taking some time out

Selfless

With Counterpoint Kevin

Emperors of Japan

Your Freak Majesty
(Dark Black Records)

Pixies Dust

They will find you

Frank Black

Now Pixie-free!

Nitzer Ebb

Not German after all

Colorstore

When We Float the River

OK Go, Motion City Soundtrack, and Plain White Ts

Psychedelipunkpop

Another Look at a Legend

Psychedelipunkpop

Trend-Spotting

In a scandal-ridden election year, the top 10 music stories were all about winning the popular vote

Don't count the Haystacks out

In a scandal-ridden election year, the top 10 music stories were all about winning the popular vote

Happy Together

The Pixies are reunited, and it feels so good

Stereotyperider

Under the Influence
(Suburban Home)

Mirage

Getting nostalgic at Coachella

The Pixes

Pixies (Spinart)

Brutally Frank

Fasten your safety belts for the world's worst interview with indie-rock legend Frank Black

Into the Black

Frank Black talks about Mars and distribution, but not about the possibility of a you-know-what

Paloalto

Paloalto (American)

Hey, Come On!

Shunning the mantle of rock 'n' roll saviors, Verbena overcomes internal chaos to prove there's still some life left in three chords and an attitude

TUNES OF '93 IN TEN EASY STEPS SIR CHARLES, BARRY GOLDWATER AND DAVE FROM CIRCLE K WEIGH IN WITH THEIR FAVES

Shunning the mantle of rock 'n' roll saviors, Verbena overcomes internal chaos to prove there's still some life left in three chords and an attitude

Kings of Alt-Rock

Shunning the mantle of rock 'n' roll saviors, Verbena overcomes internal chaos to prove there's still some life left in three chords and an attitude

Kings of Leon

Shunning the mantle of rock 'n' roll saviors, Verbena overcomes internal chaos to prove there's still some life left in three chords and an attitude

Captain Squeegee

Shunning the mantle of rock 'n' roll saviors, Verbena overcomes internal chaos to prove there's still some life left in three chords and an attitude

50 Cent Twitter Spam, Free Pixies EP, New MIA

Electric Mustache: Download A Free Pixies EPIdolator: Oh Awesome, I Got Twitter-Spammed By 50 CentIdolator: No Doubt Are Not Feeling Hella Good About Their "Band Hero" CameosNME: MIA working on 'Gucci Mane meets Animal Collective' albumNME: Strokes' Julian Casablancas preparing 'Pink Floyd laser sho ... More >>

Why Do Hot Chicks Always Play Bass and Why Do I Love Them So?

Electric Mustache: Download A Free Pixies EPIdolator: Oh Awesome, I Got Twitter-Spammed By 50 CentIdolator: No Doubt Are Not Feeling Hella Good About Their "Band Hero" CameosNME: MIA working on 'Gucci Mane meets Animal Collective' albumNME: Strokes' Julian Casablancas preparing 'Pink Floyd laser sho ... More >>

Top 10 Rock Documentaries: Anvil, Nirvana, Daniel Johnston, Wilco, and More (With Video!)

Anvil​This Friday the summer movie blockbuster season kicks into full swing with the release of Iron Man 2. Yes, there will be plenty of explosions, CGI special effects, sequels and remakes to last eager movie goers for the next few months.But just in case you want to skip the long lines, expensi ... More >>

The Pixies Coming to Mesa Ampitheatre

The Pixies: You just heard they suck live.​The Pixies are coming to town. Punknews is reporting that the band will play Mesa Amptheatre on September 24 as part of a smallish tour. That means you will soon have the chance to be underwhelmed by the band's show in person.I've come to believe that bei ... More >>

Captain Squeegee

The Pixies: You just heard they suck live.​The Pixies are coming to town. Punknews is reporting that the band will play Mesa Amptheatre on September 24 as part of a smallish tour. That means you will soon have the chance to be underwhelmed by the band's show in person.I've come to believe that bei ... More >>

Pixies Guitarist Joey Santiago on Touring, Movies, and Doolittle

​ It's been some time since the Pixies have played a gig here in Phoenix. Fortunately for Valley Pixies fans the band's latest tour will bring them to the Mesa Amphitheater along with Fuck Buttons on September 24th.The band will be celebrating the 21st anniversary of their album Doolittle by playi ... More >>

The Pixies @ Mesa Amphitheatre

​ It's been some time since the Pixies have played a gig here in Phoenix. Fortunately for Valley Pixies fans the band's latest tour will bring them to the Mesa Amphitheater along with Fuck Buttons on September 24th.The band will be celebrating the 21st anniversary of their album Doolittle by playi ... More >>

The Pixies

​ It's been some time since the Pixies have played a gig here in Phoenix. Fortunately for Valley Pixies fans the band's latest tour will bring them to the Mesa Amphitheater along with Fuck Buttons on September 24th.The band will be celebrating the 21st anniversary of their album Doolittle by playi ... More >>

The Pixies, KISS, and Pool Parties Over the Weekend

​Pixies at the Mesa Amphitheatre Last Night To say that the Pixies performance was underwhelming might be a bit too strong. Mostly satisfactory would probably be a more accurate description. That is to say it wasn't bad but it wasn't completely blow-you-away-good, either...full story ​K ... More >>

Phoenix's Gomi Are Bringing Grunge Back from the Dead

​Pixies at the Mesa Amphitheatre Last Night To say that the Pixies performance was underwhelming might be a bit too strong. Mostly satisfactory would probably be a more accurate description. That is to say it wasn't bad but it wasn't completely blow-you-away-good, either...full story ​K ... More >>

The Weekend at Rhythm Room, 9/20/11

The Weekend​"Wait...you know it's The Weekend, right? Not The Weeknd." I had a couple people let me know, just to be sure. See, The Weeknd -- the project name of Canadian soul singer Abel Tesfaye -- has a plenty of hype, and the potential to bring elements of dubstep and chillwave into the mainst ... More >>