Stephen Malkmus’ Slacker-Pop Solo Debut Was Released 20 Years Ago
Stephen Malkmus’ first post-Pavement release is filled with buoyant, playful songs that see him bask in the glow of unencumbered creative opportunity.
Hayden Merrick
Hayden Merrick is a Brighton-based writer. He runs a monthly column on rising indie artists for PopMatters and contributes essays and reviews to Bandcamp Daily, FLOOD Magazine, Pitchfork, Clash Magazine, Loud & Quiet, and others. His desert island album is Left & Leaving by the Weakerthans.
Big Vic’s Auspicious Debut Finds a Bleary Sweet Spot Between Grunge, Shoegaze, and Emo
Grungy shoegazers Big Vic wade through a fog of guitar noise in search of clarity on their debut album, Girl, Buried.
Cassandra Jenkins Meditates on Life’s Fragmentation on Her Immersive New Album
Cassandra Jenkins meditates on life’s fragmentation and nature’s healing properties on her immersive new album, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature.