I like to joke (but not joke) that Pearl Jam is the greatest band in the history of ever, but the Pixies are quite possibly the most important band in the history of ever. Pioneers of the loud quiet loud song structure that HEAVILY influenced Nirvana and about a zillion other bands, Frank Black/Black Francis/Charles…

Remember back in the early 00’s when the word EMO was either your religion or a swear word depending on how you felt about the music? I member.  The funny thing is during emo’s heyday, I couldn’t stand it.  See, I was an original hipster (an OH?) so I was all in on indie music…