1999
January
- January 1 - Weezer lead singer Rivers Cuomo begins writing the Catalog of Riffs.
February
March
April
- April 13 - The Rentals release Seven More Minutes.
May
June
- June 8 - Where Is My Mind? A Tribute To The Pixies is released, featuring Weezer's version of "Velouria". It is the first recording released since Weezer's hiatus and the first recording to feature Mikey Welsh.
July
- July 7 - The Special Goodness' first-ever gig takes place at 17 Nautical Miles in Portland.