Stereogum — The Philly hardcore band Nine Of Swords announced BEYOND THE SWORDS, their first album in six years, by sharing its incendiary opener “WITH HELP.” Today they’re back with the album’s second track, an equally furious two-minute stomper call... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Pavement's Stephen Malkmus on his 'good enough' lyrics, the joys of prepping a reunion setlist and finding common ground with Kanye West. more info

Stereogum — Slanted And Enchanted — now there’s an album worth celebrating! Pavement’s brilliant, game-changing full-length debut came out 30 years ago today, and the band is indeed commemorating the anniversary in myriad ways, less than two weeks afte... more info

Stereogum — David Berman, the poet, cartoonist, and singer-songwriter behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, died yesterday at the age of 52. Many of his friends, collaborators, and fans, including Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich, have shared tr... more info

Stereogum — David Berman, the poet, cartoonist, and singer-songwriter behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, died earlier today at the age of 52. Berman formed Silver Jews in 1989 with Pavement members Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. Malkmus and Nastanovi... more info

Stereogum — David Berman, the poet and singer-songwriter begins Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, has died. He was 52 years old. Berman founded Silver Jews in 1989 with Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich. After several lineup changes and six albums, ... more info

Obscure Sound — Courtesy of Seattle-based act Tincho, “I Got Home Today” is an excellent track that features gliding, melodic Kurt Vile-esque guitar tones alongside a melodic vocal lead, parts Modest Mouse and Pavement. The track is the lead single off the band�... more info

Obscure Sound — North London act Gold Baby touts a consuming vein of dreamy alt-rock, led by songwriter Siân Alex. Somewhere between Fiona Apple and Pavement in terms of aesthetic, Gold Baby impress with new single “50/1,” which reflects on passing years and wa... more info

Stereogum — Stephen Malkmus was spelling it out for us. The Pavement frontman has never been known as a straight shooter, and surely it's folly to take anything out of his mouth at face value rather than assuming his every word is both slanted and enchanted. But... more info

Stereogum — Just last week, Stephen Malkmus conceded that another Pavement reunion is "realistic." And now, it's already confirmed: The iconic '90s indie rock band are reuniting for two shows at the Primavera Sound Festivals in Barcelona and Porto, Spain next ye... more info