Stereogum — Tennis enthusiast Stephen Malkmus is touring these United States with his Jicks in support of the new Sparkle Hard. Last night they stopped at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina, where Malkmus' former Pavement drummer Steve West made a surp... more info

NME — "I think they’re just playing like their old hits, they’re not going to bore us with the new album" Pavement's Stephen Malkmus Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus has hit out at Smashing Pumpkins, after the band confirmed plans for a reunion o... more info

Uncut — The indie-rock figurehead discusses his two bands in the latest issue of Uncut The indie-rock figurehead discusses his two bands in the latest issue of Uncut The post Stephen Malkmus on The Jicks: “It’s probably a more adult relationship tha... more info

Stereogum — When Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks announced their new album Sparkle Hard, the big news was that it included a song with Kim Gordon. In Pavement and Sonic Youth, Malkmus and Gordon were out front of two of history's most beloved and important indie roc... more info

Stereogum — The past and perhaps future Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus has reconvened his band the Jicks for a new album called Sparkle Hard. It's coming out next month, and it'll be the first new Jicks album since 2014's Wig Out At Jagbags. We've already pos... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — A double bill that seems equal parts impossible and inevitable, Pavement have been tapped as openers for Smashing Pumpkins' upcoming reunion tour. The announcement came at an Easter Brunch press conference at Chicago's Lula Cafe... Continue... more info

Chorus.fm — Garbage have announced a 20th anniversary re-issue of Version 2.0. The new version of the album comes with a set of b-sides from the era and they’ve posted up “Lick the Pavement.” Pre-orders are now up. Track Listing Temptation Waits I Think I�... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Along with the announcement comes a stream of 'Lick the Pavement,' which was the b-side to the "Push It" single. Continue reading… more info

NME — "The quintessential Garbage record" Garbage in 1998 Garbage have announced a reissue of their classic album ‘Version 2.0’ to celebrate its 20th anniversary – as well as …Continue reading » The post Garbage announce 20th anniversary rei... more info

NME — "I don't know if I have the time" Pavement in Germany, 1997 Stephen Malkmus has spoken out to downplay the chances of Pavement reforming to celebrate their 30th anniversary next year. The …Continue reading » The post Stephen Malkmus speaks ... more info