Pixies premiere new music video for "What Goes Boom"

November 20, 2013

Pixies have released a new music video for “What Goes Boom,” marking the group's third video in support of their latest EP, EP1, and fifth music video of 2013.

Shortly after the departure of longtime bassist Kim Deal, Pixies returned with a standalone single and video, “Bagboy,” (followed by an alternate video) with a surprise, four-song EP, EP1, their first full release in 22 years, arriving just two months later.

EP1 has, so far, spawned two other videos, for tracks “Indie Cindy” and “Andro Queen.” Pixies' latest video premiered today on NPR, along with an interview about their recent comeback and musical direction.

Watch the Jonathan Furmanski and Matthew Galkin directed video for “What Goes Boom,” which was inspired by Star Wars, below:

Though they have no specific plans for a new album, Pixies have confirmed that they are, in fact, working on new music. The group will embark on a comprehensive North American tour in January. Here's a full list of dates and support:

Jan 15 – Massey Hall – Toronto, ON *
Jan 16 – Metropolis – Montreal, QC *
Jan 18 – Orpheum Theatre – Boston, MA *
Jan 19 – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY *
Jan 21 – New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Newark, NJ *
Jan 22 – Shubert Theatre – New Haven, CT *
Jan 24 – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA *
Jan 25 – Carnegie Music Hall Oakland – Pittsburgh, PA *
Jan 26 – Strathmore Music Theatre – Bethesda, MD *
Jan 29 – The National – Richmond, VA *
Jan 31 – Durham Performing Arts Centre – Durham, NC %
Feb 1 – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium – Asheville, NC %
Feb 2 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN %
Feb 4 – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA %
Feb 6 – Peabody Opera House – St. Louis, MO %
Feb 7 – The LC Indoor Pavilion – Columbus, OH %
Feb 8 – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI %
Feb 9 – Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL %
Feb 11 – Midland Theatre – Kansas City, MO %
Feb 13 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO ^
Feb 14 – Belly Up Aspen – Aspen, CO ^
Feb 15 – The Great Salt Air – Magna, UT ^
Feb 17 – Orpheum Theatre – Vancouver, BC ^
Feb 18 – Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA ^
Feb 19 – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall – Portland, OR ^
Feb 21 – Fox Theatre – Oakland, CA ^
Feb 22 – San Jose Civic Auditorium – San Jose, CA ^
Feb 23 – The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV ^
Feb 24 – Comerica Theatre – Phoenix, AZ ^
Feb 25 – Kiva Auditorium – Albuquerque, NM ^
Feb 27 – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX ^
Feb 28 – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX ^
March 1 – Austin Music Hall – Austin, TX ^