Written, storyboarded, produced and directed by Pixies frontman Black Francis, “Um Chagga Lagga,” the new music video for the band’s album Head Carrier (released September 30/Pixiesmusic/Play It Again Sam), made its premiere last week. True to the song’s esoteric storyline, the part concept, part performance video is infused with a rousing, old-school Pixies urgency. You can view the video here.
Working with French filmmaker Louis Collins, Black Francis chose Toulouse, France as the video’s location, incorporating its scenic countrysides. With seven UK dates that sold out in mere minutes, Pixies are set to launch their UK/European tour on November 15 in Vienna, Austria. Complete dates are below.
Early press for Head Carrier:
“…what makes Head Carrier work is that the Pixies seem to have rediscovered what they’re great at.” -- Q
“Head Carrier is an inspired reaffirmation of all the spark, wit and weirdness, tempered by the occasional burst of emotional rawness, that made people fall in love with the Pixies in the first place.” -- NPR
“A wonderful affirmation of their place in rock history.” -- Rocksound
“Head Carrier is truly yet imaginative without pretense, bursting with newfound self-assuredness bolstered by decades of experience.” -- American Songwriter
NOVEMBER
- 15 Gasometer, Vienna, Austria
- 16 Hala Arena, Poznan, Poland
- 17 Forum Karlin Hall, Prague, Czech Republic
- 18 Auditorium Stravinski, Montreux, Switzerland
- 20 Sant Jordi Club, Barcelona, Spain
- 21 Coliseum, Porto, Portugal
- 23 Zenith, Paris, France
- 24 Palladium, Koln, Germany
- 25 Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium
- 27 HMH, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 28 Brixton Academy, London, UK SOLD OUT
- 29 Brixton Academy, London, UK SOLD OUT
- 30 O2 Academy, Leeds, UK SOLD OUT
DECEMBER
- 2 Barrowland, Glasgow, UK – SOLD OUT
- 3 O2 Academy, Newcastle, UK – SOLD OUT
- 4 Apollo, Manchester, UK – SOLD OUT
- 6 Brixton Academy, London, UK – SOLD OUT
- 7 Cardiff Arena, Cardiff, UK
- 8 Birmingham Academy, Birmingham, UK - SOLD OUT