News
Head Carrier Out Now via Pixiesmusic/[PIAS]
Oct 06, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Pixies released a new album, Head Carrier, last Friday via Pixiesmusic/[PIAS]. Now the band has shared a video for the album’s first single, “Um Chagga Lagga.” Black Francis (aka Frank Black) directed the clip, which marks his directorial debut. It was written, storyboarded, produced, and directed by Francis and filmed in Toulouse, France. It mixes quick cuts of black & white images of the band performing the song with color shots filmed in the French countryside. More
Album Out September 13 Via Sonic Unyon
Aug 12, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Black Francis (of The Pixies) collaboration with pal Reid Paley released an MP3 out into the wild today. More
Out September 13 Via Sonic Unyon
Jun 27, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Iconic musician Black Francis will release Paley & Francis September 13. We have the details. More
Interviews
Paul Banks, Wayne Coyne, Kevin Drew, Black Francis, Ben Gibbard, Jens Lekman, Murray Lightburn, Colin Meloy, Nina Persson, Laetitia Sadier, and More on Indie Rock's Identity Crisis
Mar 20, 2017
By Matt Fink
In 2001, when Under the Radar‘s first issue was released, the music industry had reached a transitional moment. In January, Apple introduced its iTunes program to the world, laying the groundwork to forever change how listeners interfaced with their music. More
Musician Moms and Dads on the Challenges of Raising Children on the Road
Mar 22, 2010
By Frank Valish
Whatever the perception, as any parent will tell you, raising children is hard work, and for a working musician, balancing writing, recording, and touring with being a full-time mom or dad can be extra tricky. More
A Discussion with Geoff Barrow, Isaac Brock, Wayne Coyne, Bradford Cox, Black Francis, Scott Kannberg, Jason Lytle, Mac McCaughan, Colin Meloy, and Chris Walla
Nov 10, 2009
By Matt Fink
Though it’s reputed to be the most widely spoken musical language in the world today, rock and roll was born on the margins. More
