Pavement

Stereogum — Last September, I watched Pavement perform at the National’s Homecoming festival and wondered whether it would be the ’90s indie-rock icons’ last show ever after a reunion tour that spanned well over a year. I guess not. The Seattle festival... more info

Stereogum — The Melbourne alt-rock quartet Quivers gained some attention in 2021 when fellow Melbourne indie artist Courtney Barnett admitted her music video was a lot like theirs. Now they’ve signed to Merge for the release of new album Oyster Cuts, and le... more info

Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Echo & The Bunnymen released Ocean Rain. Walked on a tidal wave—laughed in the face of a brand-new day. Check out our Take Cover! feature pitting Pavement against Ian McCulloch and Co. It’s killing time: The post Echo & The Bu... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Gary Young (Pavement). R.I.P. Plant man. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pavement’s Slanted And Enchanted: The post Happy Birthday Gary Young (Pavement), R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — The strange saga of Pavement’s Terror Twilight -era B-side “Harness Your Hopes” has taken another turn. Back in 1999, when it first appeared on Pavement’s Spit On A Stranger EP, the song was not a noteworthy part of the band’s catalog, ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The band shared the album digitally today, with physical editions due this summer. Pavement Unveil 7-Inch Box Set Cautionary Tales: Jukebox Classiques Jo Vito more info

Obscure Sound — Boston-based band bikethrasher revel in a range of gripping rock nostalgia on “Hillside,” which infuses shades of ’90s alt-rock and mid-’00s punk within the band’s compelling songwriting — which on “Hillside” ventures from angst-y non... more info

Stereogum — Anytime a band has two drummers, I sit up and take notice. It’s got to be a major pain in the ass to cram a couple of different drum kits into a tour van, and anytime a group is that committed to its rhythmic attack, you’ve got to commend it. ... more info

Obscure Sound — Athens, Georgia-based band Rag Bags deliver a satiating rock appeal throughout their Sweet Talk EP. Comprising Tyler and Alex Nicholson alongside Ian Hemerlein, Rag Bags impress with a range of tonal pursuits — from the eerie post-punk brooding and... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Wes just inked a label deal with Pavement Entertainment. Nicolas Cage’s Son Wes Cage Unleashes Solo Single “The Wolf”: Stream Spencer Kaufman more info