Fresh off their performance at Amoeba Records, Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks stopped by the Village Studios for two “rock blocks” for KCRW. Performing eight songs from Mirror Traffic, Malkmus talked about working with Beck, possibly playing a Pavement song(s) during their upcoming tour, and unveiling that new radio friendly ...

On 8/23, Matador releases Mirror Traffic, the new Jicks album produced by Beck Hansen. It’s been in the can since early 2010 but held back until this year, when the dust had settled from Pavement’s big reunion. Mirror Traffic’s is Janet Weiss’s last bow as a Jick — she’s off and running...

Trio will officially become 'Wakefield Stars' on July 1

Matador announced Stephen Malkmus’s latest album with The Jicks today via their Matablog. The record’s called Mirror Traffic, and it was produced by Beck Hansen. Malkmus and Hansen recorded the album in early 2010, but because of Pavement’s touring schedule, they put Mirror Traffic on hold until they had more time. ...

Charm City Cakes’ horse-shaped Quarantine The Past cake made it to Pavement during one of their Central Park Summerstage Shows as part of the previously mentioned episode of the Food Network’s Ace Of Cakes. Watch the awkward footage here.