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Pixies
Pixies
Boston, USRock, Alternative
3.3bn all-time streams (12 Jul '26)
Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement, having served as a major influence for artists like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, the Strokes, Weezer, and many more.
And today, a whole new generation of music fans has been discovering and embracing the band’s “loudquietloud” signature sound.
And today, a whole new generation of music fans has been discovering and embracing the band’s “loudquietloud” signature sound.
