New Stephen Malkmus album to arrive in March :: Music News :: Articles

See that headline at the top of the page? Yeah, that's about all we've got for you right now. Sorry, no extra tidbits like a specific release date, track listing or even a title to report.

Just like any other music news site could tell you, this upcoming Malkmus release is his fourth solo record since the disbandment of Pavement, and his first since 2005's Face the Truth. However, given that the guy basically invented the template for indie rock and gave lazy record reviewers comparison fodder for decades to come, maybe he's earned the right to be a bit vague and mysterious. That's exactly what made Slanted so enchanting, right?

Matador Records urges us to be patient. As the label recently posted about the new Malkmus record on the news section of its website:

"The fourth solo album from the former three-term Stockton, CA city councilman could well be the crowning achievement of his political/musical life. But since I'm not about to start inventing song or album titles just to please you jackals, you're just gonna have to sit tight."

Hang it all! At least Stephen has a couple of live dates for West Coast fans to chew on:

December
19 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Great American Music Hall
21 - Portland, Ore. @ Doug Fir Lounge*

* w/ Blitzen Trapper

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