Pavement

Pavement were an American alternative rock band that formed in Stockton,
California in 1989. The group mainly consisted of Stephen Malkmus (guitar and
vocals), Mark Ibold (bass), Scott Kannberg (guitar and vocals), Steve West
(drums) and Bob Nastanovich (backing vocals, keyboards and other instruments).
Initially conceived as a recording project, the band at first ... read more

The Plimsouls' Magic Touch

Here's one from the primo L.A. poppers' forthcoming 16-song live album, Beach Town Confidential, due out on 7 February on Alive Records. We're especially enjoying the per...
Posted 12 January 2.29am — Comment on this

CCTV: Muggers Knock Baby Onto Pavement

CCTV has captured the moment a baby was knocked to the ground in his pram as muggers stole his grandmother's handbag.
Posted 2 November 2011 4.31pm — Comment on this

They are the resurrection: The Stone Roses to reunite

Following in the footsteps of Pavement, the Pixies and a whole raft of late '80s and '90s bands, the Stone Roses have confirmed that they are reuniting for a 2012 summer ...
Posted 18 October 2011 9.42pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 1,129: Delicate Steve

He's a 23-year-old prodigy channelling Stevie Wonder, Yes and 10cc. The question, with this artist, is 'why not?'Hometown: New Jersey.The lineup: Steve Marion (instrument...
Posted 18 October 2011 5.06pm — Comment on this

Marble Valley

Pavement drummer takes the reigns.
Posted 18 October 2011 3.29pm — Comment on this

Heaven 17 launch radio series ahead of London Roundhouse concerts

Following the success of Heaven 17's Penthouse and Pavement 30th Anniversary Tour, the British Electric Foundationis proud to present 'Music of Quality and Distinctio...
Posted 9 September 2011 7.27pm — Comment on this

MusicfestNW 2011, Thursday: Sebadoh

If you are a fan or were part of the lo-fi scene of the 1990′s, Sebadoh is 101 listening material along with such eponymous bands as Pavement and Guided By Voices. ...
Posted 9 September 2011 2.51am — Comment on this

Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks @ The Village Studios (KCRW) Los Angeles, 8/24/11

Fresh off their performance at Amoeba Records, Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks stopped by the Village Studios for two “rock blocks” for KCRW. Performing eight s...
Posted 25 August 2011 2.13pm — Comment on this

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Mirror Traffic – review

(Domino)Almost as exciting for Pavement fans as an actual reunion (which duly happened last year, on their 21st anniversary) was the news that Stephen Malkmus would be en...
Posted 21 August 2011 12.05am — Comment on this

Under The Influence: Yuck

Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, and Pavement are some of the bands name checked when describing Yuck’s sound, and indeed the London four piece are big fans of ’90s...
Posted 10 August 2011 8.44pm — Comment on this

Shorties (Pavement, Philip Levine, and more)

At NRGM, stream Astrid Swan's covers album Hits (Pavement for Girls). PopMatters lists 20 essential Pavement songs. The New York Times reports that Philip Levine will be ...
Posted 10 August 2011 3.10pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 1,078: Ghost Outfit

This lo-fi DIY duo from Manchester make metal machine music haunted by the ghost of British industryHometown: Manchester.The lineup: Jack Hardman (vocals, guitar), Mike B...
Posted 5 August 2011 5.54pm — Comment on this

(Just Heard) Ty Segall to tour with B-rate Pavement

Maybe Stephen Malkmus is one of Ty Segall's inspirations; both have decided to make lesser knowns of their band and perform / tour behind their own names. At least in...
Posted 5 August 2011 1.00am — Comment on this

Readers recommend: songs with false endings – results

You sent us some of your favourite songs that leave the stage early ... only to re-emerge for a surprise encore"Some people are on the pitch … they think it's all o...
Posted 21 July 2011 4.26pm — Comment on this

Adele - Adele's Chart Run Boosted By Mercury Nod

Soul singer Adele's chart-conquering 2011 is set to continue following her nomination for Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize, according to industry experts. The Chasing ...
Posted 19 July 2011 4.06pm — Comment on this

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The 5 most played Pavement songs in the past year.

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