Hedgehog – The Band

A documentary about Chinese punk rock in Beijing brought to my attention an indie group by the name of Hedgehog. Their wonderful sound is somewhere along the lines of the Pixies, combining fantastic melodies with great sensibility. I had to go out of my way to find somewhere to buy the 2012 album, Sun Fun Gun, where this song comes from.

I can’t understand the lyrics, but I don’t mind; I am nevertheless reminded of the spring.

Hedgehog on Myspace

Frank Black - I Burn Today

I had the pleasure of seeing Frank Black last year in a cramp bar filled with only about fifty people. I enjoyed the performance (and the occasional Pixies backlog,) but it didn’t hold a candle to honest effort put forth in this video.


This is no doubt the best I’ve heard his voice, and only wish he’d keep it up to these standards. If you don't know the Pixies reunited after 20 years apart, though it's no secret there will be no further creative collaboration between band members.

Frank Black on Myspace