“There will be, like, maybe two more LPs of unreleased tracks… There was a lot of writing in that band”: Billy Corgan to release unheard Zwan material Band only released one album in 2003 MusicRadar · Jun 25
“I had no idea that show would be my last. The whole thing felt like a divorce”: How Paz Lenchantin’s departure from the Pixies led to her first-ever solo album She’s played in some of alternative music’s biggest bands. Now Lenchantin is back with a solo album fueled by a vintage P-Bass that Billy Corgan inspired her to buy Guitar World · Oct 31, 2025
“Learning to play with a pick was like dancing with two left feet. I had to entirely relearn the bass”: Having played in the Pixies, Zwan, and A Perfect Circle, Paz Lenchantin knows a thing or two about the bass guitar and its role in rock Former Pixies bassist Paz Lenchantin still has a few tricks up her sleeve, including a debut solo album Guitar World · Aug 25, 2025
Former Pixies, A Perfect Circle, Zwan bassist Paz Lenchantin announces debut solo album, Triste, shares first single Hang Tough Paz Lenchantin pulls together partial A Perfect Circle reunion on her debut solo record Louder · Aug 20, 2025
Pixies praise "wonderful" new bassist Emma Richardson and offer advice for reunited Oasis Pixies advise Oasis to avoid physical violence –and make plea to open for the Gallagher brothers in Los Angeles Louder · Oct 27, 2024
“I remember hearing Doolittle and Surfer Rosa and that incredible songwriting… Being in this position is quite a ‘pinch yourself’ moment”: New Pixies bassist Emma Richardson on how landing her dream gig made her switch to picks – and ditch the pedals The Band of Skulls bassist had to quickly learn to pick after taking over the role previously held by Paz Lenchantin and Kim Deal Guitar World · Aug 27, 2024
“That was a big shift, but I kind of love it. I wouldn't look back now”: Pixies’ new bass player on how she ended up joining the band – and why it forced her to change her approach to playing Emma Richardson was recruited earlier this year to replace Paz Lenchantin in the alt-rock outfit – and that meant re-evaluating her playing Guitar World · Aug 13, 2024
“It’s a very zombie, rock ‘n’ roll horror movie setting”: Pixies release first music with new bassist AA-side single You’re So Impatient / Que Sera, Sera goes from punk-infused to dark folk tale in the span of five minutes Guitar World · Jun 4, 2024
Pixies part ways with bassist Paz Lenchantin after 10 years and announce Band of Skulls' Emma Richardson as her replacement Paz Lenchantin's 10-year and 3-album stint with Pixies is over as band bring in Emma Richardson from Band of Skulls Louder · Mar 4, 2024
“We’re grateful for Paz’s many contributions, and wish her all the very best going forward”: Paz Lenchantin leaves the Pixies after 10 years – and her replacement has been announced Lenchantin will leave the group to focus on her own projects, while Pixies will dive head first into a UK/European tour with the help of a new bassist Guitar World · Mar 4, 2024