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The Pixies Sell Out

February 18, 2010 / 19 Comments

Anyone who complained about Jim DeRogatis’ review of The Pixies’ Doolittle-themed show because DeRogatis focused on the band’s rampant commercialism must be shocked by Pixies’ frontman Black Francis/Frank Black’s interview with Quietus [via Pitchfork]: “We’re interested in anything that’s going to earn us a fair wage. It’s not to say it’s not about art, but … [Read more…]

Something To Look Forward To: 2010 Music Releases

January 4, 2010 / Leave a Comment

“Gimme something to look forward to,” Britt Daniel sang on Spoon’s 2002 album, Kill The Moonlight. And with every new year, there’s a great list of upcoming releases by musicians to impatiently look forward to with every blog post on “Band A” or “Band B.” Spoon is one of those groups that’s bound to get … [Read more…]