Austin’s indie rock veterans The Living Pins are opening the doors to Roxy Unicorn, their long-awaited debut full-length album, with an exclusive early full-album stream arriving November 13.
Co-fronted by Carrie Clark, best known for her work with ’90s shoegaze favorites Sixteen Deluxe, and songwriter, guitarist, and producer Pam Peltz of Ursa Major, The Living Pins deliver a colorful blend of psychedelic rock, glam-pop hooks, and vintage ’70s radio-ready sounds. Think T. Rex, Slade, and The Breeders sharing the same record collection.
The musical partnership goes back to 1996, when Clark and Peltz first crossed paths working at Austin’s Wheatsville Food Co-op. Originally formed as an outlet for acoustic covers outside their respective bands, The Living Pins eventually evolved into something entirely their own. After returning to music in 2019, they’ve released a string of well-received EPs and singles, building toward this first full-length effort.
Recorded across three sessions at Austin’s Bubble Studios between 2024 and 2026, Roxy Unicorn was produced by Chris “Frenchie” Smith, longtime Sixteen Deluxe collaborator. The album features Bobby Daniel on bass and Kristy McInnis on drums, giving the duo’s psychedelic songwriting a fuller, more polished sound.
The title track, “Roxy Unicorn,” offers a good taste of what’s ahead, pairing an unusual, theatrical introduction with a driving rock groove. Other recent singles include “A and B” and “Album That You Once Knew.”
For longtime Austin music fans, there’s plenty of history behind this release. Clark’s Sixteen Deluxe days included major-label attention from Warner Bros., while Peltz earned recognition for her production work on Daniel Johnston’s Continued Story. Now, the two are bringing decades of musical experience together under one very colorful banner.
Roxy Unicorn will receive a limited vinyl and CD release through Austin-based Flak Records, with the full album available to stream November 13. Pre-orders are currently available through Bandcamp.
After nearly three decades of musical detours, The Living Pins are finally delivering their first full-length album. And judging by the singles, it’s shaping up to be a wonderfully offbeat ride.
THE LIVING PINS – LIVE 2026:
11/12 Austin, TX – Waterloo Records – pre-album release in-store
11/14 Austin, TX – Vinyl Beauty Bar