News in Brief: Stephen Malkmus, Slits, Cursive, Max Tundra, Metronomy

-- In indie rock musician circles, Stephen Malkmus has long been a known and feared master of fantasy basketball. (Ask Janet Weiss.) And in this interview with sportswriter Steve Alexander, he dodges most of the music questions, reveals his love for Kendrick Perkins, and names the player who currently epitomizes punk in the NBA. (Spoiler alter: It's Matt Barnes, obviously.)-- Itchy-scratchy postpunk OGs the Slits have signed with Narnack. Next month, all three original members will start recordi...

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