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Pixies release four lost songs recorded between 1987 and 1991
Pixies have released four previously hard-to-find songs recorded between 1987 and 1991, bringing archival material from the band’s peak years into wider circulation. The release continues a recent return to their back catalogue, following a B-side compilation and vinyl reissues of two 1990s albums.
The tracks are an alternate Steve Albini recording of ‘Dig For Fire’, ‘Go Man Go’, ‘Brackish Boy’ and ‘Punk Loop’. They had appeared only on limited-edition seven-inch singles or remained in the band’s archive; ‘Punk Loop’ came from early sessions for Trompe le Monde, while ‘Brackish Boy’ was later recorded by Frank Black for his solo album. Pixies are due to tour South America in March and April next year, then support Queens of the Stone Age in North America from May.
In short
- Pixies have released four archival songs recorded from 1987 to 1991.
- The tracks include an alternate version of ‘Dig For Fire’.
- The band has South American and North American tours planned.
Explained simply
Pixies are an American rock band formed in the 1980s, known for mixing loud, distorted guitars with quieter passages and abrupt changes in sound. Their early records helped shape alternative rock, and their best-known line-up included singer and guitarist Black Francis, guitarist Joey Santiago, bassist Kim Deal and drummer David Lovering.
The songs span the band’s early recording years, when they released albums including Surfer Rosa and Trompe le Monde. Some appeared on small-run records, while others stayed in the archive; one was later re-recorded by Black Francis for his solo career. Making such material more widely available gives listeners a broader view of the band’s catalogue and how its songs developed.