Pixies have unveiled a fresh single titled “Chicken,” heralding the arrival of their upcoming studio album “The Night the Zombies Came,” set for release on October 25th via BMG. This marks their tenth album, counting their seminal 1987 mini LP “Come On Pilgrim,” and their first new music since 2022’s acclaimed “Doggerel” LP. The album, featuring 13 new tracks, promises to be the band’s most cinematic yet, showcasing their enduring creativity.
During the sessions for “The Night the Zombies Came,” Pixies introduced Emma Richardson (of Band Of Skulls) as their new bassist, marking the first time a British musician joins their lineup. Additionally, guitarist Joey Santiago expands his role, contributing lyrics for the song “Hypnotised” through a complex poetic form known as a sestina.
The album announcement comes amid a busy tour schedule that includes approximately 70 live shows worldwide throughout 2024, with additional dates expected in 2025. Pixies recently concluded a tour across North America with Modest Mouse and Cat Power, and are currently performing across Europe. They are slated to return to the UK in August for sold-out headline shows and major festival appearances.
This year has been particularly monumental for Pixies, having celebrated their second UK visit with sold-out performances dedicated to their albums “Bossanova” and “Trompe Le Monde.” Looking ahead, they will head to New Zealand and Australia in November for stadium gigs alongside Pearl Jam.
“The Night the Zombies Came” will be available on October 25th in various formats including black vinyl, CD, digital download, and streaming platforms. Exclusive editions such as clear and red smoke LPs will be offered at HMV and independent record stores, while clear and violet smoke LPs and merchandise bundles will be available through the official Pixies store.
Tracklisting for “The Night the Zombies Came”:
Primrose
You’re So Impatient
Jane (The Night the Zombies Came)
Chicken
Hypnotised
Johnny Good Man
Motoroller
I Hear You Mary
Oyster Beds
Mercy Me
Ernest Evans
Kings of the Prairie
The Vegas Suite
Pixies continue to solidify their status as one of the world’s most influential and beloved bands, promising fans a compelling new chapter with “The Night the Zombies Came.”
