An Old Favorite: The Pixies

The Pixies are not exactly considered indie music but still have continued to keep the same sound throughout their long and complicated history. The four piece rock band consists of members Black Francis, Joey Santiago, Kim Deal, and David Lovering who were more successful in Britain and Europe than they ever were in the United States. Starting out in 1986 in Boston, the band is said to have been greatly influenced by punk rock which is shown in Francis’s screamish (in a good way) voice. It is interesting to note that the band often focuses their topics on things such as UFO’s, surrealism, violent Biblical imagery, mental and physical instability, and even incest.

Also, one should note that the band disbanded in 1993 and then regrouped in 2004 which has changed their music slightly. Songs like “Monkey Go to Heaven” and “Caribou” shows off their haunting and melancholic sound. The Pixies have been influenced by musicians such as David Bowie, The Beatles and Iggy Pop but what is really special is that they were an influence on one of the most important and talented musicians of our time (at least in my opinion) Kurt Cobain. If this band was good enough for Kurt Cobain, I am pretty sure they are good enough for me.