{"id":8740,"date":"2024-08-24T14:25:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T19:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=8740"},"modified":"2024-08-24T14:25:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T19:25:39","slug":"pixies-release-new-song-today-oyster-beds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=8740","title":{"rendered":"PIXIES RELEASE NEW SONG TODAY, “OYSTER BEDS”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pixies L-R:<\/strong>  Joey Santiago. Black Francis, Joey Santiago, Emma Richardson, Dave Lovering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo credit<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Travis Shinn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pixies<\/strong> share a new song \u2018Oyster Beds\u2019<\/strong>, taken from their recently announced studio album The Night the Zombies Came<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em>due for release on 25th October via BMG. The release of this track coincides with the announcement of a limited edition pearlescent vinyl via Blood Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Oyster Beds\u2019 is a raw and spirited punk track that captures the essence of artistic expression. Inspired by Black Francis\u2019 return to painting during the band\u2019s time at Rockfield Studios, the track reflects the artwork that now sits in the hallway of Francis\u2019 home. He describes it as \u201ca laundry list of things I was painting over the last couple years. I took up painting again when we were recording at Rockfield, and I didn\u2019t stop.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This track follows the previously released \u2018Chicken\u2019, which accompanied the album announcement and was met by widespread acclaim, with The Times<\/strong> including it in their Essential Tracks and Daily Telegraph<\/strong> in their Songs of The Week, whilst NME<\/strong> described it as \u201chaunting\u201d, MOJO<\/strong> as \u201cdelightfully ghoulish\u201d and CLASH<\/strong> proclaimed it “Pixies at their blood-curdling best.” The track, which had huge DSP support on release, has also just been added to Spotify<\/strong>\u2019s biggest rock playlist MARROW (4.5m followers)<\/strong>, Legends Only (480k) and The Listening Post (89k).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Chicken\u2019 was preceded by AA-side \u2018You\u2019re So Impatient\u2019 and \u2018Que Sera, Sera,\u2019 which saw Pixies described as \u201calt-rock gods\u201d by Steve Lamacq<\/strong> on BBC 6 Music<\/strong>, where the track was added to the B-List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week the band are in the UK, with sold out shows in Glasgow and Halifax, plus festival sets at All Points East<\/strong> in London and Victorious Festival<\/strong> in Portsmouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Night the Zombies Came<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thirty-five years since their groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle<\/em> catapulted the band into the UK Top Ten, and 20 years since their celebrated reformation at Coachella, Pixies are deep into their second act, and in the midst of a creative purple patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night the Zombies Came<\/em> is Pixies\u2019 tenth album, if you count their classic 1987 4AD mini LP Come On Pilgrim<\/em>, and first new music since 2022\u2019s acclaimed Doggerel<\/em> LP. 13 new songs that find Pixies looking ahead to the most cinematic record of their career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Druidism, apocalyptic shopping malls, mediaeval themed restaurants, 12th century poetic form, surf rock, gargoyles, bog people, and the distinctive dry drum sound of 1970s era Fleetwood Mac are just some of the disparate wonders that inform the new songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the new album recording sessions the band returned to work with producer Tom Dalgety, who drummer David Lovering refers to as \u201ca fifth Pixie\u201d <\/strong>after producing 2016\u2019s Head Carrier<\/em>, 2019\u2019s Beneath the Eyrie<\/em> and 2022\u2019s Doggerel<\/em>. Early on in the recording process at Guilford Sound studio in Vermont, the band noticed the new songs were dividing into two camps: what they came to call the \u201cDust Bowl Songs\u201d – country-tinged, ballad-esque numbers such as \u2018Primrose\u2019 and \u2018Mercy Me\u2019, and on the other side, the album\u2019s furious punk numbers such as \u2018You\u2019re So Impatient\u2019 and \u2018Oyster Beds\u2019. Only \u2018Jane (The Night the Zombies Came)\u2019 keeps its feet in both camps \u2014 reminiscent of early 60s Phil Spector, the band hitting the sweet spot between mushy and abrasive, it\u2019s a track that Black Francis allegedly likened to being chased by a swarm of bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night the Zombies Came<\/em> sessions also saw Pixies welcoming new bass player Emma Richardson (Band Of Skulls) to the line up; the first British band member to join the group. There\u2019s also an expanded role for guitarist Joey Santiago. After contributing his first-ever Pixies lyrics on Doggerel<\/em>, for the new record Santiago wrote the words to \u2018Hypnotised\u2019 by completing a complex lyrical riddle of sorts, known as a sestina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news of The Night the Zombies Came<\/em> arrives amidst a packed touring schedule set to take in circa 70 live shows across the world through 2024 – with even more dates to be announced for 2025. The band just wrapped a tour across North America with Modest Mouse and Cat Power, and are playing through Europe before returning to the UK in August for a run of already sold out headline shows at Glasgow Academy and Halifax\u2019s Piece Hall. Major festival performances at London\u2019s All Points East, Victorious, and headline shows at Galway Airport, Belfast\u2019s Custom House Square and Dublin\u2019s RDS Simmonscourt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming concerts mark Pixies\u2019 second visit to the UK this year after sold out dates celebrating the Bossanova<\/em> and Trompe Le Monde<\/em> albums, which included a three-night residency at London\u2019s Kentish Town Form. Looking ahead, Pixies will head for New Zealand and Australia in November for stadium gigs with Pearl Jam, closing what\u2019s set to be a monumental year for one of the world\u2019s most influential, revered and deeply adored bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night the Zombies Came<\/em>\u00a0is released on October 25 via BMG on black vinyl, CD, digital download and on streaming platforms. A crystal clear and red smoke LP will be available at HMV and independent record shops. A crystal clear and violet smoke LP plus merchandise bundles will be available from the official Pixies store\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cover artwork for Pixies\u2019 album, “The Night The Zombies Came”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testament to this kaleidoscopic vista is the new song \u2018Chicken.\u2019  Released today, songwriter Black Francis personifies poultry, dealing with decapitation and feeling like an actor in Zombie movies as Joey Santiago\u2019s impulsive lead guitar takes flight. Listen HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night the Zombies Came<\/em> will also include \u2018You\u2019re So Impatient,\u2019 the brand-new single with AA-side \u2018Que Sera, Sera\u2019 which saw Pixies described as \u201calt-rock gods\u201d by Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music and tipped as \u201chuge new singles\u201d by the U.K.\u2019s NME<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the new album recording sessions, the band returned to work with producer Tom Dalgety, who drummer David Lovering refers to as \u201ca fifth Pixie\u201d after producing 2016\u2019s Head Carrier<\/em>, 2019\u2019s Beneath the Eyrie <\/em>and 2022\u2019s Doggerel<\/em>. Early on in the recording process at Guilford Sound studio in Vermont, the band noticed the new songs were dividing into two camps: what they came to call the \u201cDust Bowl Songs\u201d – country-tinged, balladesque numbers such as \u2018Primrose\u2019 and \u2018Mercy Me,\u2019 and on the other side, the album\u2019s furious punk numbers such as \u2018You\u2019re So Impatient\u2019 and \u2018Oyster Beds.\u2019 Only \u2018Jane (The Night the Zombies Came)\u2019 keeps its feet in both camps \u2014 reminiscent of early \u201860s Phil Spector, the band hitting the sweet spot between mushy and abrasive, it\u2019s a track that Black Francis allegedly likened to being chased by a swarm of bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Night the Zombies Came<\/em> sessions also saw Pixies welcoming new bass player Emma Richardson (Band Of Skulls) to the lineup, the first British band member to join the Pixies.  There\u2019s also an expanded role for guitarist Joey Santiago. After contributing his first-ever Pixies lyrics on Doggerel<\/em>, for the new record, Santiago wrote the words to \u2018Hypnotised\u2019 by completing a complex lyrical riddle of sorts, known as a sestina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news of The Night the Zombies Came<\/em> arrives amidst a packed touring schedule set to take in circa 70 live shows worldwide through 2024 – with even more dates to be announced for 2025. The band just wrapped a tour across North America with Modest Mouse and Cat Power and is playing through Europe before returning to the U.K. in August for a run of already sold-out headline shows at Glasgow Academy and Halifax\u2019s Piece Hall. Major festival performances at London\u2019s All Points East, Victorious, and headline shows at Galway Airport, Belfast\u2019s Custom House Square, and Dublin\u2019s RDS Simmonscourt are all scheduled.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pixies\u2019 upcoming tour dates are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUGUST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

23  All Points East, London, UK [FESTIVAL]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24  Victorious Festival, Portsmouth, UK [FESTIVAL]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 Rock en Seine, Paris, France [FESTIVAL]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27  Galway Airport, Galway, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28  Custom House Square, Belfast, UK [SOLD OUT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29  RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 Auckland and New Zealand Tour w\/ Pearl Jam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOVEMBER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland, New Zealand [SOLD OUT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland, New Zealand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13  Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia [SOLD OUT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16  Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia [SOLD OUT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18  Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21  Giants Stadium, Sydney, Australia [SOLD OUT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23  Giants Stadium, Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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