Pavement

Pavement was an American indie rock band that formed in Stockton, California
in 1989. The group mainly consisted of Stephen Malkmus (vocals and guitar),
Scott Kannberg (guitar and vocals), Mark Ibold (bass), Steve West (drums) and
Bob Nastanovich (percussion and vocals). Initially conceived as a recording
project, the band at first avoided press or live performances, while ... read more

Six Songs of Me: Tom Baker

The music blogger picks the songs that mean the most to him as part of our Six Songs of Me projectTom Baker is a recent graduate currently writing about music for This Is...
Posted 11 September 2012 10.01am — Comment on this

Pavement, Stephen Malkmus: Watch Stephen Malkmus Do Rare Solo Gig, Play Pavement Songs

Last year, Stephen Malkmus moved to Berlin with his family, and now German fans can be treated with surprise sightings ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag....
Posted 17 August 2012 3.22pm — Comment on this

dEUS's Tom Barman: 'I was fed up with singing about myself'

Following our history of Belgian pop and guide to the country's music scene, we talk to Tom Barman of Antwerp's dEUS about his band's noirish new direction and Belgium's ...
Posted 4 July 2012 12.41pm — Comment on this

Coachella may relocate after tax row

Festival organisers baulk at local politician's demand for an admissions tax for the event in Indio, CaliforniaThe Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival may relocate f...
Posted 4 July 2012 12.06pm — Comment on this

Wooden Constructions: People Now People

photo: Luiza OngelofelijkAmsterdam based post-punk disco house band Wooden Constructions took their time putting together their new album People Now People. They releas...
Posted 11 May 2012 2.02pm — Comment on this

A Hatchback He Bought

Pavement - "Grounded" Love is a series of performances. And I would like to finally admit, "I am scared." Edmund slips that note in the crack of May's front door. And thi...
Posted 17 April 2012 5.00pm — Comment on this

Cut Your Hair

Spain’s Cut Your Hair has arrived. Their new single “Utah in Pictures” is absolutely brilliant and adorable, indie pop at its finest. Just signed to Del...
Posted 3 April 2012 4.35am — Comment on this

Old music: Blur – Country House

The runt of Blur's litter turns out to be a sturdy beast when you look more closely – Shed Seven could never have done itYou can see why Country House winds people ...
Posted 14 March 2012 12.01pm — Comment on this

Rooftop Runners: We Are Here

Canadian brothers Benedikt and Tobias MacIsaac are Rooftop Runners. Currently living in Berlin their new EP We Are Here is a soft-spoken journey through dark pop with a...
Posted 10 March 2012 2.03pm — Comment on this

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 2012 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

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Top songs

The 5 most played Pavement songs in the past year.

  • Shady lane  1 plays
  • Cut Your Hair  1 plays
  • Range Life  1 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Pavement over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 3 plays

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