Playlist: Pilgrims and Indians Nov 27, 2008
Pavement, No More Kings. OK, Pavement didn't write this song ... But Pavement made it indie-rock. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Stephen Malkumus plays Picador with Jicks Oct 31, 2008
As the founding member and frontman of Pavement in the early '90s, he emerged as an insouciant genius, a carefree vocalist that was lyrically complex and creative. After releasing classic albums and carving its own spot in music's collective consciousness forever, Pavement split in 1999, hardly the end of Malkmus' story. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Siren Blares At Boardwalk Jul 19, 2008
"I've been fortunate to play in several of these kinds of summer festivals," says Malkmus, who fronted the '90's alt-rock group Pavement ... Malkmus himself might not have any need to prove himself, but he remembers what it was like in the early '90s when Pavement first broke through. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Listen up - it's summer Jun 3, 2008
"Summer Babe (Winter Version)" by Pavement: Driven by warm, fuzzy guitars and the lazy delivery of Stephen Malkmus. College rock bands have been trying to replicate it ever since. (University News, MO)
Malkmus shifts into high gear with Jicks Apr 5, 2008
Malkmus is famous for the now-deceased rock band Pavement, for which he punctuated a bottomless cup of cooler-than-thou catchphrases (grammar police, anyone. with his punky croak. (Boston Globe)
In MySpace age, Malkmus-led Jicks remain old school Mar 30, 2008
After breakup of Pavement, he clicks with Jicks ... On "Real Emotional Trash," his fourth post-Pavement release and second credited with his band, the Jicks, Stephen Malkmus continues to delight and madden those who revere him for his work in that seminal '90s alt-rock band ... Q. Are you surprised that the interest in Pavement is still so intense so long after the band's demise. (Boston Globe)
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Mar 22, 2008
The longtime Pavement frontman and acclaimed voice of the 90s indie underground is back with his fourth solo album. He brings back his off-the-cuff vocal style, meandering lyrical lines, and dynamic, fanciful songwriting. (Yale Herald, CT)
Paving the way Mar 4, 2008
Rising solo career on display in ex-Pavement lead singer Stephen Malkmus' fourth album ... As the driving force behind Pavement, no one knew what to think of Malkmus ... "Real Emotional Trash," his fourth solo album since Pavement broke up in 1999, shows he's all those things and then some. (Daily Orange, NY)
Stephen Malkmus v the Guide Mar 1, 2008
"So, I've got one, two, three four, 11, 12, er, 74 points. Yeah, terminal - as in cancer... just kidding," grins the former Pavement singer ... Since Pavement split after a final gig at Brixton Academy in 1999 Malkmus has released three albums with his band the Jicks ... As befits a Scrabble boffin, Malkmus's wit and wordplay was one of Pavement's strongest suits - 1994's Stop Breathin' used a US Open tennis match as a civil war metaphor and it's rare a Malkmus album passes without the use of a... (Guardian Unlimited)
Albums to get excited about in 2008 Jan 15, 2008
Apparently this Malkmus guy played in some band called Pavement a decade ago. Rap. (University News, MO)
Love of Diagrams May 18, 2007
It was kind of just crazy; I'm a big fan of Pavement. And Steve comes up and is like, 'So you guys are going to sign to Matador. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
annual music festival Mar 8, 2007
6:45 p.m., Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Malkmus was part of one of the 1990s most beloved alternative bands, Pavement, but has been a solo artist since the band broke up in 1999. Malkmus has tons of different influences, and is a very interesting live act. (The Palm Beach Post)
Streaming live concerts online still presents hurdles (Jake Coyle) Mar 1, 2007
Some recent memorable performances I have stumbled across include former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus singing "Mama" in an elevator and clips of Arcade Fire, who make it a habit of playing acoustic encores among the crowd. The success of AOL's broadcast of the Live 8 concerts in 2005 made it clear that live shows are a valuable commodity online. (Washington Times)
Band Of Horses, J Dilla Reap PLUG Awards... Feb 13, 2007
Former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks signed off the night, but not before Cross interviewed 2007 PLUG impact award winner Malkmus in the style of "In the Actor's Studio," leading him through questions like "What is your favorite curse word?" and "What turns you on?" The group soared through "Baby C'Mon" and "Post-Paint Boy" with former Sleater-Kinney principal Janet Weiss on drums. The Dixie Chicks triumphed over their critics, Mary J. Blige played comeback queen and the Red... (Billboard.com)
On the new 'Some Loud Thunder' (Adam Mazmanian) Jan 30, 2007
I would add that there is a hint of Pavement's Stephen Malkmus lurking: The two songwriters share a fascination with non sequiturs, if lyrics like "Salad nicoise/Good to meet ya," are anything to go by. Though not larcenous by any means, the two-minute song "Arm r" is redolent of Pavement's "Speak, See, Remember." CYHSY is one of those rare bands like the Velvet Underground, Talking Heads, Galaxie 500 and Pavement that astonish not so much with musicianship as with deft orchestration. (Washington Times)
