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The Hard Quartet Due Out October 4 via Matador; Band Also Features Emmett Kelly, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White
Aug 20, 2024
By Mark Redfern
The Hard Quartet are a new supergroup of sorts featuring Stephen Malkus, Emmett Kelly, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White. Now the band have announced their self-titled debut album and shared a new single from it, “Rio’s Song,” via a music video. More
Traditional Techniques Out Now via Matador
Sep 15, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, released a new album, Traditional Techniques, in March via Matador. Now he has shared a new song, “Juliefuckingette,” which is a B-side from the Traditional Techniques sessions. He has also announced some rescheduled tour dates for 2021. More
The Album Came Out on April 11, 1995
Apr 17, 2020
By Mark Moody
I volunteered to write a 25th anniversary piece on Pavement’s middle album, Wowee Zowee. For some reason I had noted the album’s release date as April 21, 1995, but it was actually released on April 11, 1995. Turns out the American landscape changed forever in those 10 days (more on that later). More
Video for New Song Also Features Jason Schwartzman, Sharon Van Etten, Kurt Vile, Conor Oberst, Orono Noguchi, and Others
Feb 27, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, is releasing a new album, Traditional Techniques, on March 6 via Matador. Now he has shared another song from it, “Shadowbanned,” via an amusing video that features a digital version of Malkmus’ face being superimposed on various other notable musicians and actors, including Mac DeMarco, Kim Gordon, Jason Schwartzman, Sharon Van Etten, Kurt Vile, Conor Oberst, Superorganism’s Orono Noguchi, and others. Malkmus has also launched the “Being Stephen Malkmus” Instagram filter. More
Traditional Techniques Due Out March 6 via Matador
Jan 22, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, has announced a new solo album, Traditional Techniques, and shared its first single, “Xian Man,” via a lyric video for the track. He has also announced some new tour dates. More
Groove Denied Out Now via Matador
Mar 15, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, has released a new solo album, Groove Denied, today via Matador. Now that the album is out, you can stream the whole thing below. Also below are Malkmus’ upcoming tour dates. More
Groove Denied Due Out March 15 via Matador
Mar 06, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, is releasing a new solo album, Groove Denied, on March 15 via Matador. Now he has shared another song from it, “Come Get Me,” via an amusing lyric video that features various framed photos of Malkmus (by Robbie Augspurger) displayed in an art museum. More
Groove Denied Due Out March 15 via Matador
Feb 20, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, is releasing a new solo album, Groove Denied, on March 15 via Matador. Now he has shared another song from it, “Rushing the Acid Frat,” via a trippy animated video. More
Groove Denied Due Out March 15 via Matador
Jan 22, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus, erstwhile Pavement frontman, has announced a new solo album, Groove Denied, which is his first ever electronic music album and his first solo album since 2001, although he released a new album, Sparkle Hard, just last year with his band Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. More
Issue 64 Out Now and Also Includes Interviews with Interpol, Beach House, Wild Nothing, Death Cab for Cutie, Suede, Natalie Prass, Ethan Hawke vs. Phosphorescent, Christine and the Queens, Low, Snail Mail, and Much More
Aug 31, 2018
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar is excited to announce the full details of our new print issue, which is out now nationwide (on newsstands, in such stores as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, and elsewhere) and available to buy directly from us here. The issue features Kamasi Washington on the cover. More
Sparkle Hard Out Now via Matador
Jul 12, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks released a new album, Sparkle Hard, back in May via Matador. Now they have shared a new video featuring Malkmus performing the album’s “Solid Silk” on acoustic guitar on a couch. Brook Linder directed the relaxed and intimate clip. More
Tell Me How You Really Feel Out Today via Mom + Pop/Marathon Artists/Milk! Records
May 18, 2018
By Michael Watkins
In the now four years since her double EP A Sea of Split Peas announced Courtney Barnett as a force to be reckoned with in the indie singer/songwriter sphere, there has been little-to-no let up in the proficiency of this Australian 30-year-old. More
Sparkle Hard Due Out May 18 via Matador
May 09, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks are releasing a new album, Sparkle Hard, on May 18 via Matador. Now they have shared Sparkle Hard: The Movie, a 10-minute documentary on making the album, among other things. It shows the band recording in the studio, along with Malkmus being interviewed, playing tennis, and riding horses. More
Plus Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Laura Veirs, CHVRCHES, John Parish, Eels, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Mar 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Last week we crammed two weeks into Songs of the Week, but this week we’re back on track with a regular one-week wrap-up. There was plenty to choose from this week. Our #1 is a funky feminist anthem and our #2 was a close second. Artists whose songs almost made the Top 10 include Hinds, Air Waves (feat. Kevin Morby), mastersystem (remixed by Mogwai), The Lemon Twigs, Sam Evian, and Bernice. More
Janet Jackson, The xx, Car Seat Headrest, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lucy Dacus, Mount Kimbie, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, The Breeders, U.S. Girls, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and Others Set for 15th Anniversary
Mar 30, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
FYF Fest has announced its 2018 lineup. The event is due to take place July 21 and 22 at Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. The headliners are Florence and the Machine and Janet Jackson. More
Sparkle Hard Due Out May 18 via Matador
Mar 26, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks have announced a new album, Sparkle Hard, and shared a new song “Shiggy.” Sparkle Hard is due out May 18 via Matador. Last month the band led by the former Pavementfrontman shared a brand new song, “Middle America,” which is featured on the new album. Listen to “Shiggy” below, followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art, as well as their upcoming tour dates. More
Plus Marlon Williams, Ought, Titus Andronicus, El Perro Del Mar, and a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks
Feb 09, 2018
By Mark Redfern
It was a lighter week for exciting new tracks this week. So for this week’s Songs of the Week we only have a Top 7. Our #1 is jokingly presented as a cover (or a rip off of another artist’s song), but it’s not. There are quite a few actual covers in the honorable mentions however. More
The Government Shutdown is Mainly Averted
Feb 09, 2018
By Stephen Mayne
Things have gone south and then been rescued in Washington (again) as yet another attempt not to shut down the government fell short. It’s also not been a good week for economic benchmarks, or Chiefs of Staff. For that reason, we close by getting away from the swamp to hit up “Middle America.” More
Is a New Album on the Way?
Feb 06, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks have been fairly quiet of late, last releasing an album in 2014 with Wig Out At Jagbags. But today they posted a new video to their Twitter account. More
Recorded Last June at Quiet Music Festival of Portland
Feb 04, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Last June at the fifth annual Quiet Music Festival of Portland Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks played a set that included covers and rarities. The set opened with a cover of Nirvana’s “Come As You Are,” from the iconic album Nevermind. More
Perform "Lariat" and "Stick Figures in Love"
Jan 07, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
Last night Late Night host Jimmy Fallon welcomed Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks as his musical guest. More
Dec 31, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
On Jan. 7 Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks will properly kick off the 2014’s year of music with the release of their new album Wig Out at Jagbags. More
What You Hear Is What You Get
Dec 10, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Soon to release their latest full-length Wig Out at Jagbags next month Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks have premiered a new music video for the effort’s included cut “Cinnamon and Lesbians.” More
New Album Wig Out at Jagbags Out Jan. 7
Dec 03, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Recently announcing the forthcoming release of their newest album Wig Out at Jagbags Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks have revealed plans for an extensive North American tour behind the effort. More
Celebrating Album's 40th Anniversary
Dec 07, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Can’s influential krautrock album Ege Bamyasi. Last weekend Stephen Malkmus honored the impact the record had on his musical upbringing by performing the record in full at the Week-End Fest in Cologne, Germany. More
Part of Cologne, Germany’s Week-End Fest
Oct 16, 2012
By Laura Studarus
As part of Cologne, Germany’s Week-End Fest (taking place November 30-December 2), Stephen Malkmus has announced that he will perform Can’s Ege Bamyasi in full. More
First Installment in Matador's 7″ Subscription Series
Feb 16, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Back in Mid-December Martador Records announced the launch of a subscription 7’’ series called “Singles Going Home Alone” that would release rare and exclusive tracks from its stable of artists. More
Features Unreleased Music by Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Perfume Genius
Jan 05, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Matador Records, alongside its subsidiary True Panther Sounds, has announced that on Jan. 14 it will release an 11-track vinyl-only sampler album. More
"Radio Free Europe" Played in Atlanta
Oct 11, 2011
By John Everhart
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks pay tribute to R.E.M. with a live cover of “Radio Free Europe.” Check out the clip from the band’s October 2 show at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. More
Mirror Traffic Album Out Now, Malkmus Interviews Gus Van Sant in our Summer Issue
Sep 08, 2011
By Mi Tran
Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks’ Mirror Traffic, produced by Beck, was released in August. Now you can watch the new video for “Tigers.” More
Aug 19, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Stephen Malkmus (who interviews Gus Van Sant in our current issue) gets dreamy in the new video for grammatically challenged Mirror Traffic cut, “No One Is (As I Are Be).” More
Issue Also Features Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, M83, The Horrors, Washed Out, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, and much more
Jul 28, 2011
By Mark Redfern and Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Summer 2011 Issue has just hit stands. It features St. Vincent on the cover and includes articles on M83, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, The Horrors, Washed Out, Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, Friendly Fires, Memory Tapes, John Maus, Niki & The Dove, Purity Ring, Youth Lagoon, and many others; as well as over 115 reviews. The digital version of the magazine also includes 50 extra pages of bonus content, including articles on My Morning Jacket, The Rapture, Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, Moonface, Stephin Merritt, Laurel Halo, and more. More
Performers Also Include Cut Copy, Beach House, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, Friendly Fires, Empire of the Sun, Battles, and others
Jul 26, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Today, Treasure Island Music Festival announced their 2011 lineup. More
Winner Gets a One-of-a-Kind 7”
Jul 15, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Send the kids out of the room—Stephen Malkmus’ new single “Senator” gets down and dirty with the line, “I know what the senator wants—what the senator wants is a blowjob.” He ants YOU (yes you) to help him think of a new line. More
Opening Track from Forthcoming Mirror Traffic
Jul 11, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks’ forthcoming album, Mirror Traffic is due out August 23 via Matador, but in the meantime the first song on the album, “Tigers” has premiered. More
Out September 13 via Merge Records
Jun 17, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Super-group Wild Flag have announced that their self-titled debut album will be released September 13 via Merge Records. More
Band Hits the Road in Support of Mirror Traffic (Due This August)
Jun 15, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks announce North American tour dates following the release of their album Mirror Traffic in August. More
Mirror Traffic, on August 23 in the U.S. via Matador
Jun 08, 2011
By Kyle Lemmon
The timely lyric “what the senator wants is a blow job” is sung with a forceful wink on the new tune from Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. More
Mirror Traffic due August 23
May 24, 2011
By Mike HIlleary
After appeasing long-time Pavement fans with a reunion tour last year, Stephen Malkmus is readying life again alongside his current outfit The Jicks with a new album scheduled for August 23. More
Interviews
Oct 24, 2018
By Matt Fink
Stephen Malkmus begins his sixth album with The Jicks with a surprise. Having spent much of his post-Pavement career re-establishing the guitar solo at the center of his craft, the one-time golden boy of indie rock kicks off Sparkle Hard with a plaintive piano ballad. More
May 02, 2014
By Matt Fink
Portland is the place where young people go to retire—that’s arguably the most widely quoted line from season one of Portlandia. But if that’s true, Carrie Brownstein and Stephen Malkmus must be the old-soul exceptions, as both relocated there when they were in their prime early retirement years and have continued working at more or less the same prolific pace. More
Reviews
Jan 06, 2014
By JR Moores
Seeing as Stephen Malkmus has spent the last couple of years living in Berlin, one might expect Wig Out at Jagbags to be his version of Low, or The Idiot, or Drum’s Not Dead. Rather, it sounds less like it was conceived and recorded in Continental Europe than produced at Abbey Road, in the 1970s, by Paul McCartney. More
Aug 22, 2011
By Paul Bullock
We’re over 20 years into Stephen Malkmus’ musical career and he’s still consistently delivering relevant and entertaining sonic statements packed with erudite lyrics, slippery guitars, and unexpected structural twists.Mirror Traffic, his fifth full-length in the post-Pavement era, smartly summarizes much of his recent work with a series of concise rockers, jammy experiments, and occasional moments of raw emotion. More