It is 2023, which means that the pivotal alternative rock-n-roll album Last Splash by The Breeders celebrates its 30th anniversary this year! If you are old enough to remember when the band was first popular, then you are pretty old! Let’s talk about the greatest rock-n-roll band of the 1990s.

Who are The Breeders?

The Breeders are an American alternative rock band known for their distinct blend of indie rock, punk, and pop influences and characterized by catchy melodies and noisy raw guitar riffs. Formed in 1989 by Kim Deal, the bassist and vocalist of the Pixies, and Tanya Donelly, the guitarist and vocalist of Throwing Muses, the band has gone through various lineup changes over the years, with Kim Deal remaining the constant member and creative force behind the group. Their 1990 debut album Pod included drummer Britt Walford of Slint and bassist Josephine Wiggs of The Perfect Disaster, and by the time their breakthrough album Last Splash dropped in 1993, Jim MacPherson had replaced Walford, Tanya Donelly phased herself out to concentrate on Belly, and Kim’s identical twin sister Kelley Deal was added as a guitarist. The Breeders gained significant recognition with their breakthrough album, Last Splash (1993), which featured the smash single “Cannonball,” and an accompanying video directed by Spike Jonze.

Are The Breeders touring in 2023? I would like to buy tickets.

Hell yes! The Breeders are indeed touring as of blog time, and that is incredibility exciting news for fans. As one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 90s, their return to the stage promises a nostalgic and electrifying experience for fans old and new. With their signature blend of raw energy, catchy hooks, and Kim Deal’s iconic vocals, their live shows are sure to be a thrilling celebration of their acclaimed discography. The Breeders’ enduring impact on the music world makes their tour a must-see event for any rock-n-roll enthusiast. So get ready to immerse yourself in the timeless magic of The Breeders as they bring their legendary sound back to the stage!

• August 3, 2023 — Boise, Idaho — Knitting Factory
• August 4, 2023 — Spokane, Washington — Spokane Arena (with Foo Fighters!)
• August 6, 2023 — Big Sky, Montana — Wildlands Festival
• August 8, 2023 — West Valley City, Utah — USANA Amphitheatre (with Foo Fighters!)
• August 10, 2023 — Stateline, Nevada — Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harvey’s (with Foo Fighters!)
• August 25, 2023 — Abiquiu, New Mexico — Ghost Ranch Music Festival
• September 7, 2023 — Cleveland, Ohio — Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• September 8, 2023 — Columbus, Ohio — KEMBA Live! (with Horsegirl!)
• September 9, 2023 — Detroit, Michigan — The Fillmore (with Horsegirl!)
• September 15, 2023 — Chicago, Illinois — Riot Fest
• September 17, 2023 — Asbury Park, New Jersey — Sea.Hear.Now. Festival
• September 19, 2023 — Virginia Beach, Virginia — Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
• September 20, 2023 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — The Fillmore Philadelphia (with Screaming Females!)
• September 21, 2023 — Silver Spring, Maryland — The Fillmore Silver Spring
• September 23, 2023 — Brooklyn, New York — Kings Theatre (with Screaming Females!)
• September 24, 2023 — Boston, Massachusetts — House of Blues Boston (with Screaming Females!)
• October 3, 2023 — Phoenix, Arizona — Talking Stick Resort (with Foo Fighters!)
• October 5, 2023 — El Paso, Texas — Don Haskins Center (with Foo Fighters!)
• October 6 to October 8, 2023 — Austin, Texas — Austin City Limits Music Festival
• October 13 to October 15, 2023 — Austin, Texas — Austin City Limits Music Festival
• October 19, 2023 — Los Angeles, California — The Wiltern (with Belly!)
• October 20, 2023 — San Diego, California — Observatory (with Belly!)
• October 22, 2023 — Big Sur, California — Henry Miller Library
• October 23, 2023 — San Francisco, California — The Warfield (with Belly!)
• October 25, 2023 — Seattle, Washington — Paramount Theatre (with Belly!)

Of course, you should understand that all these dates, towns, locations, and supporting bands are all subject to change at any time. Please double-check The Breeders website and/or the venue website to confirm details before buying your tickets.

What albums have The Breeders released?

In addition to their 1990 debut Pod and their 1993 breakthrough Last Splash, The Breeders did not release another album for nearly 20 years until Title TK (2002). That was followed by Mountain Battles (2008), and All Nerve (2018). In the meantime, The Breeders released three (3) EPs: Safari (1992), Head to Toe (1994), and Fate to Fatal (2009). All of them are fantastic but if you need an introduction, go with Last Splash, which is perhaps the best alternative rock-n-roll record of the 1990s. 

What other bands are The Breeders affiliated with?

The Breeders began as a side project for Kim Deal — who was in Pixies — and Tanya Donelly — who was in Throwing Muses and went on to form Belly. Pixies are perhaps the most influential rock-n-roll band of the 1980s. Bass player Josephine Wiggs has also played in The Perfect Disaster, Dusty Trails, The Perfect Disaster, and even played cello on Spacemen 3’s Playing With Fire. Original drummer Britt Walford was also a founding member of profoundly influential post-rock blueprint band Saint, as well as their punk rock precursor Squirrel Bait. Eventual drummer Jim MacPherson has played with The Amps, Guided by Voices, and The Cum Engine, among other bands. Kelley Deal has released albums as The Kelley Deal 6000 and with The Last Hard Men, while Kim Deal has released a series of solo 7” singles in addition to the fantastic Pacer (1995) by her side band The Amps. 

Click on the album cover to buy Pacer (1995) by The Amps!

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