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Kim Shattuck speaks out about Pixies firing; Frank Black weighs in, talks fan accountability

Following an abrupt firing from the Pixies late last month, bassist Kim Shattuck, who, herself, was brought in earlier this year to replace founding member Kim Deal, opened up about the circumstances of her departure. Confirming the exit to be against her will, Shattuck told NME, in a recent interview, that was she let go by the group's manager […]

10 reasons why Pixies matter

New wave upstarts turned college-rock royalty turned alternative-rock avatars PIXIES are playing Riot Fest in Chicago September 15. And while their soft-hard/quiet-loud unhinged dynamics didn’t make bank for them the way it did for other bands, they continue to leave a deep mark on the veneer of future generations of underground rockers. Frontman/guitarist Frank Black, […]