Gigantic! 
 
From Nirvana to the Smashing Pumpkins, from Radiohead to the Strokes, more than one band has been formed in the wake of this adventurous quartet. Founded in Boston in the mid-1980s by guitarist Joey Santiago and singer-songwriter Black Francis (also known as Frank Black), the Pixies have left their mark on the history of indie rock through the telluric force of their songs, which collide rock guitars, corrosion punk, melodic surf-rock and scruffy acoustic passages. Their albums Surfer Rosa (1988) and Doolittle (1989) remain must-haves, but their more recent releases, including Beneath the Eyrie (2019) and Doggerel (2022), prove the relevance of their reformation. 

True legends of American rock, the Pixies have inspired countless bands: from Nirvana to the Smashing Pumpkins, from Radiohead to the Strokes, more than a few groups have formed in the wake of this quartet’s adventurous journey.

Founded in Boston in the mid-1980s by guitarist Joey Santiago and singer-songwriter Black Francis (also known as Frank Black), the Pixies have left an indelible mark on the history of indie rock with the earth-shaking power of their songs, which blend rock guitars, punk edge, melodic surf-rock, and raw acoustic passages. Their albums Surfer Rosa (1988) and Doolittle (1989) remain must-haves, but their more recent releases, including Beneath the Eyrie (2019) and Doggerel (2022), prove just how relevant their reunion is.

The Pixies set the Rock en Seine 2024 stage ablaze with raw energy and an unmatched stage presence. The crowd sang along in unison to timeless classics like “Where Is My Mind?” and “Debaser.”