Stereogum — In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones. Th... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Mark Ibold (Pavement, Sonic Youth). Stay grounded. Cover photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our live review from Pavement’s 2022 reunion tour: The post Happy Birthday Mark Ibold (Pavement, Sonic Youth) appeared first on Magne... more info

Stereogum — The post Alien Boy Announce New Acoustic Album Rearrange My Mind: Hear “Now Yr Calling Me Baby” & A Pavement Cover appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 60th birthday Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg (Pavement, Preston School Of Industry). Get your Crayons out! Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pavement’s Slanted And Enchanted: The post Happy 60th Birthday Scott “Spiral Stairs” ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Bob Nastanovich (Pavement, Silver Jews). We’ll elevate you later. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pavement’s Slanted And Enchanted: The post Happy Birthday Bob Nastanovich (Pavement, Silver Jews) appeared first on Magnet ... more info

Obscure Sound — Another standout release from Chris Portka, “Fun in the Summer” channels a throwback-friendly rock sound, jovial in its “just for fun, in the summer” smooth delivery and lovely fusion of twangy guitars, frolicking piano, and steady rhythms. T... more info

Stereogum — Pavement have been working their way across America over the past week and a half, playing a short summer tour that suggests their reunion will continue on a small scale in perpetuity, which rules. That tour coincided with my family vacation, which d... more info

Stereogum — Oakland, CA's Mosswood Meltdown has expanded to a three-day event for 2026, and last night it kicked off with a Pre-Party featuring Christina's Trip, Memo PST, Vivian Girls, Wednesday, and headliners Pavement. It was the '90s indie icons' first show ... more info

Stereogum — The latest installment of the NPR quiz show Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me! was recorded in Chicago, and it features an appearance from Stephen Malkmus, who moved to the Windy City in recent years. According to NPR's episode description, the Pavement/Jick... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 60th birthday Stephen Malkmus (Pavement). Lots of details to discern. Photos for MAGNET by Christian Lantry; illustration for MAGNET by Bruno Guerreiro. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pavement’s Slanted And Enchanted: The post Happ... more info