With the mighty Pixies bringing their Doolittle roadshow to Australia in 2010, it’s time to start working up some fervour. The band is helping that cause by offering up a free Doolittle 20th Anniversary Live Sampler via an official widget.

The four songs contained within – Dancing the Manta Ray, Monkey Gone to Heaven, Crackity Jones and Gouge Away – were recorded at a gig in Paris on 16 October. All they ask from you is an email address. Head here to claim your sampler.

Pixies also stopped by The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien this week to give Here Comes Your Man an airing. Not exactly their natural environment, but it’s something to whet the appetite.