To celebrate 4AD’s 40th anniversary, this bold compilation brings together 18 of the label’s current artists to cover classic tracks from its own storied past. Bills & Aches & Blues is more than a tribute; it's a loving reimagining of 4AD’s legacy through a modern indie lens.
From Tkay Maidza’s electrified take on the Pixies’ Where Is My Mind? to Big Thief’s intimate rendition of The Breeders’ Off You, each artist makes the songs their own while honouring the spirit of the label. The result spans dreamy reworkings, art-pop reinventions, ambient reinterpretations, and more.
 
Even better — 4AD is donating the first year’s profits from this release to The Harmony Project, an after-school program supporting music education in underserved communities.
 
Perfect for: indie collectors, 4AD fans (old and new), and anyone who loves hearing familiar songs in surprising, creative new ways.
 
⚡ Caution: May spark deep listening sessions, “who’s that artist?” moments, and a renewed appreciation for 4AD’s rich catalogue.
 
Tracklist (CD / Compilation)
Tkay Maidza – Where Is My Mind? (Pixies)
U.S. Girls – Junkyard (The Birthday Party)
Aldous Harding – Revival (Deerhunter)
The Breeders – The Dirt Eaters (His Name Is Alive)
Maria Somerville – Seabird (Air Miami)
Tune-Yards – Cannonball (The Breeders)
Spencer – Genesis (Grimes)
Helado Negro – Futurism (Deerhunter)
Efterklang – Postal (Piano Magic)
Bing & Ruth – Gigantic (Pixies)
Future Islands – The Moon Is Blue (Colourbox)
Jenny Hval – Sunbathing (Lush)
Dry Cleaning – Oblivion (Grimes)
Bradford Cox – Mountain Battles (The Breeders)
SOHN – Song to the Siren (Tim Buckley)
Becky and the Birds – The Wolves (Act I & II) (Bon Iver)
Ex:Re – Misery Is a Butterfly (Blonde Redhead)
Big Thief – Off You (The Breeders)