LargeHeartedBoy — Southern Souls shares mp3s of Jeff Mangum's recent Toronto performance. Author Tobias Wolff talks writing with the Guardian. At Salon, Dean Wareham interviews Stephen Malkmus about his new album, Mirror Traffic. Drowned in Sound also interviews Malkm... more info

Stereogum — 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 songs from Mirror Traffic, Malkmus talked about working with Beck, possibly playing a Pa... more info

NME — Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks' 'Senator' single is now radio-friendly more info

DrownedInSound — “I don’t feel like there’s much to be gained by admitting that you’re part of the wallpaper in a capitalist system that you help propagate.” Stephen Malkmus is lying on a sofa in the book-lined lobby of a self-consciously upmarket hotel in ... more info

Chicago Tribune — 3 stars (out of 4) more info

Stereogum — Last night in a live webcast celebrating the release of Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks’ solid Beck Hanson-produced LP Mirror Traffic, Mr. Malkmus announced the winner of the band’s contest to find a suitable, FCC-friendly replacement for the phras... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Living in Exile (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Vaporize (MP3) DOWNLOAD: BNLX - Dance Dance Dance (on the Radio) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks - Senator (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Pitchfork interviews Stephen Malkmus about his new album, Mirror Traffic. At Nerve, Malkmus offers romance and sex advice. The Daily Mirror lists 10 things you need to know about Jorge Luis Borges on what would have been the author's 112th... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Album Review: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks' 'Mirror Traffic' written by Margaret Wappler more info

Aquarium Drunkard —  It’s interesting to see an artist well known for their role in a particular band reach the point in their solo career when they eventually release as many albums independently as with the former group. Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks’ latest, Mir... more info