Album Review
Stephen Malkmus - Groove Denied
3-5 StarsIt captures the finer points of Stephen Malkmus’ craftsmanship in wildly esoteric and robotic form.
Utilising Ableton Live with a slew of drum machines, the sardonic and sloppy indie-rocker Stephen Malkmus, he of Pavement and the Jicks, has come forth with a bizarre and unsettling mix of electro synth-pop. ‘Groove Denied’ broadens both his capabilities as a songwriter and as a studio-whizz; on ‘Love The Door’ and ‘Ocean of Revenge’, longtime fans will recognise familiar traits, while on ‘Belziger Faceplant’, ‘Viktor Borgia’, and ‘A Bit Wilder’, one might make a connection to his time spent immersed in Berlin’s effervescent club scene. ‘Groove Denied’ captures the finer points of Stephen Malkmus’ craftsmanship in wildly esoteric and robotic form.
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Stephen Malkmus - Traditional Techniques
3-5 Stars
He's finally come up with the blueprint for slacker escape.
5th March 2020, 7:54am
Stephen Malkmus airs video for ‘Shadowbanned’
It’s taken from forthcoming new album, ‘Traditional Techniques’.
27th February 2020, 12:00am
Stephen Malkmus confirms new album ‘Traditional Techniques’
He's celebrating the announcement by sharing lead single 'Xian Man'.
23rd January 2020, 12:00am
Stephen Malkmus announces UK & European tour dates
He'll be playing eight solo shows this September.
18th March 2019, 12:00am
With Bob Vylan, St Vincent, girl in red, Lizzy McAlpine and more.