Can anyone recommend a few bands reminiscent of The Pixies?

As usual, no covers and no carbon copies. I want an original band that presents a similar vibe to The Pixies’.

Here are a couple of other bands/musicians that I like just to give you an thought of what I’m attracted in:

Jimi Hendrix
Outkast
Pink Floyd
Slayer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Weather Report

Note: I’m looking for something different, so you don’t have to keep those particular bands in mind, just the Pixies. Thank you in enhancement to anyone who helps.

Answer by Beware
Radiohead

Answer by EnglandLover
The Black Flags

Answer by mz. vee
The Breeders, Violent Femmes, Bjork, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Smiths, The Cure, Dinosaur Jr

Answer by Bam
Jane’s Addiction

Answer by Charlotte Mcdougall
Moustache
The Queen Ate Me Biscuits
Pantaloons Balloons

I’ll also suggest Dr. Goebbels and the Propaganda Machine but they aren’t really like the Pixies.

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Macro profile of our cat Pixie.

I read in NME (really tough reading NME when you live in MA ‘cos all that you are gone) and for the Wight Festival lineup thing the Pixies were listed. Why is this not a huge deal?

Answer by jas
That’s huge. Possibly it’s better if only us cool people know lol:)

Answer by Tim M
They’ve toured on and off for being since their huge reunion in 2004, and mostly (but not only) in North America.

If you don’t have it, you might like the DVD “Live At The Paradise In Boston”. I was too spoiled by the incredible “Death to The Pixies” live CD in the 2CD compilation.

Answer by native southern highlander
No doubt! They have never really gotten their due. So many bands have made careers ripping of the Pixies. Er that is to say the Pixies are very influential
; )

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