Ohana Festival 2026: Grooving in the Sun with Pearl Jam
At 2026’s Ohana Festival, Eddie Vedder, through sleight of hand, invited his Pearl Jam bandmates on stage and revealed the new drummer, Abe Laboriel Jr.
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The 15 Best Pixies Songs
These are the best songs from Pixies’ original lineup. There are sounds here you didn’t think a guitar could make, and screaming that sounds close to inhuman.
Pixies’ New LP Is a Fine Addition to Their Second Act
Pixies’ latest LP, featuring new bass player Emma Richardson, is another solid but not earth-shattering effort. It’s clever, if not cute, with a charming theme.
Pixies’ ‘Doggerel’ Is Solid Folk Rock Out of Step with Modern Trends
Pixies’ Doggerel switches between rock and folk drastically. The crisp production perfectly serves this dynamic, but for foggy ideas and fabricated whimsy.
Pixies Injected Ferocity Into the Performances on “Live in Brixton’
Four sold-out shows from Pixies’ critically-acclaimed 2004 tour are in a stunningly comprehensive box set. The power and snarl of Live in Brixton are undeniable.
The Effect of the Beatles’ White Album on 1988-1995’s US Alt-Rock Explosion
The Beatles’ White Album was the single biggest influence on US alternative rock as it burst into the mainstream in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
20 Timeless Songs of Summer
Whether you're at the beach, hanging out in the park, or stuck in a tiny flat, these 20 timeless summer classics are sure to make the summer sun shine a little bit brighter.
12 Essential 1980s Alternative Rock Albums
PopMatters' '80s alt-rock primer spotlights the essential alternative rock albums from the broad genre's rich and diverse early years.
‘Beneath the Eyrie’ Is the Pixies’ Strongest Release Since Their Reemergence
Beneath the Eyrie is the portrait of the Pixies' musical progression and an arresting glimpse of the group in this contemporary musical moment.
Pixies – “Talent” (Singles Going Steady)
"Talent" has an urgent groove, interesting pop culture references and some instantly recognizable Joey Santiago guitar riffs.
Pixies: Doolittle 25
It's been 25 years sinceDoolittle first screamed about slicing up eyeballs and the numerical properties of deities. Now, we live in wake of its seismic impact.
Pixies May Have Changed, But Their Energy Is Still Strong
The revamped Pixies prove there's plenty of fuel left in the tank yet.