Nick Kizirnis is a renowned indie-rock veteran hailing from Dayton, Ohio. Today’s premiere finds him returning to the forefront of the music scene with his latest single, “Every Moment.” Serving as the title track for his forthcoming album set to release on May 3rd via ATOM Records, this track is a testament to Kizirnis’ enduring … Read more
A defining album of the 90s, Last Splash by The Breeders turns 30 this year. Recorded by the ‘classic’ Breeders line-up of Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Jim Macpherson, and featuring the infectiously appealing ‘Cannonball’, Last Splash immediately became an alt-rock classic, achieving platinum status in the UK and US, and is ranked … Read more
R. RingWar Poems, We RestedDon Giovanni Records [2023] War Poems, We Rested is the sophomore record from R. Ring and it is the band’s first full-length release since their excellent 2017 album Ignite The Rest. The group features the always engaging Kelley Deal (of The Breeders) and the talented musician/Candyland Recording Studio Owner/Engineer Mike Montgomery … Read more
Last month, Don Giovanni Records announced the upcoming album from R. Ring titled War Poems, We Rested. The band features Kelley Deal (of The Breeders) and Mike Montgomery (of Ampline). Laura King (of Bat Fangs) contributed drums and other significant arrangements to the album as well. Today, R. Ring have released the album’s third and final single “Hug” to digital streaming platforms, along with the above accompanying … Read more
The Breeders All Nerve 4AD [2018] Fire Note Says: Kim Deal reunites the Last Splash Breeders line-up for another dark ride around her inner world and she’s All Nerve. Album Review: In 2013, I had the good fortune to be in Nashville for a conference on a night that coincided with The Breeders’ reunion tour … Read more
How good would 2017 be with a new album from The Breeders? Let’s hope!
Kim Deal “The Root” b/w “Range on Castle” Self-Released [2014] It’s finally over; the dust has settled as the 20th anniversary celebration of The Breeders Last Splash is now over. Or who knows, is it? We’ve heard rumblings, ramblings, and seen the pictures of Kim and Josephine playing together but, that’s not why we’re here. … Read more
The Breeders have announced a special treat for attendees of select upcoming dates, which are the final dates of their 8-month long tour. In addition to playing their exceptional album Last Splash in its entirety, Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs and Jim Macpherson will also be performing a complete run-through of its predecessor, Pod, … Read more
Kim Deal “Are You Mine” b/w “I Wish I Was” Self Released [2013] It’s great to see that The Breeders are out in full force this year as Last Splash continues to sweep the world—seriously, if you haven’t seen them, do yourself a favor (they just added some new dates in December). But their busy … Read more
With fans and critics across the world welcoming the return of The Breeders with open arms, the band has added two more dates to the the Last Splash 20th Anniversary Tour. The new engagements will take place on December 29th in New Orleans and New Year’s Eve in Austin, TX. Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Jim … Read more
The Breeders LSXX 4AD Records [2013] Fire Note Says: LSXX is a worthy salute to one of the great albums of the 90’s! Album Review: “We weren’t riot grrrl and we weren’t grunge. Hopefully, we were joyful and natural.” This is the opening statement in the liner notes from founding group leader Kim Deal as … Read more
Just received news that The Breeders – LSXX box set release date has been pushed back. The CD was slated for release on April 23 but due to production delays has been moved to May 14th but could release sooner if it arrives. As for the vinyl box, it’s having even more production problems and … Read more
Ok, ok, Brooklyn did have the pleasure of being what could be considered the Breeders tour launch spot but they didn’t have the pleasure of being the warm up audience. March 27th, 2013 was a night that was plucked right out of the 90’s. It was a time where musical beauty, easy going laziness (they’re … Read more
Get ready if you are a Breeders fan. Below are the details on LSXX, the 20th anniversary reissue of the Breeders’ Platinum album, Last Splash, which will be released April 23, 2013 on 4AD. LSXX will be available as a limited-edition, seven-disc vinyl box set, and a three-CD package. Many of the recordings included in … Read more
Along with a reuniting Breeders, Kim Deal has just launched a new solo 7-inch single series. The first, limited to just 1,000 copies, features the songs “Walking With a Killer” and “Dirty Hessians,” and can be ordered at HERE.
You may have thought it was all talk before but here is some video proof that Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson are back together and gearing up for a Breeders reunion in honor of Last Splash’s 20th Anniversary. Currently the only date scheduled for The Breeders is in June when the … Read more
Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson played their first show together on Friday June 19, 1992, in a snooker hall behind Warrington Rugby Club in the north of England, near Manchester. Two days later they supported Nirvana in Dublin and Belfast, and then played at Glastonbury. Back in the US, after playing … Read more