Pavement on their reunion tour, ‘Harness Your Hopes’ & performing with Kurt Vile | In Conversation

[@fugamantew]

That Primavera 2022 performance killed Tame Impala-Pavement was given so much love back they actually amplified it back to the audience and it showed

[@andrewfisher7146]

As much as I love Tame Impala, pavement won that night. They were definitely a highlight from Primavera.

[@db9800]

Saw them live there in Dublin on the 2022 tour and what Stephen is saying there about some people might be cynical thinking that's a cash-in or whatever and that if you see them live you can decide if that's the case... That's one thing that was obvious to me. They were genuinely up there on that stage having a blast playing songs from their back catalogue together. Look at the shit Pixies get from the likes of ageist Pitchfork etc. whenever they offer up anything new! Nothing wrong with musicians/friends reuniting without any new music if that's what they decide. Pavement were always and will always be legit in the best possible way!

[@ADMBPR]

Pavement shone o so brightly, and that is that. Cool ass dudes. My deepest respect. Love their work. Peace

[@alt94rock44]

Never seen someone nod as much in 23 minutes as Scott does here.

[@ricjuk9634]

Nod, shrug shoulders and upside down smile.

[@alt94rock44]

@@ricjuk9634 Haha, exactly!

[@m.c.f.7896]

That’s all he can do, given that Stephen won’t let him finish a single sentence. 😂

[@miguelguimaraes4211]

I bought a ticket for the three days of primavera sound, two years in advance, because when pavement was announced they didn't release the day 😂

[@pandaigdig]

i think this is the first time im seeing spiral and sm together in an interview, in the same room

[@eltravos99]

I literally cannot believe Stephen is 57. He seems so young.

[@billyjones4309]

poor Scott wants a new album :(

[@bernlin2000]

Not just Scott, everyone does!!

[@johnnyv4356]

Agreed

[@TaylorArtandFun]

he doesn't say it in this video. somewhere else?

[@TryNSave]

@@TaylorArtandFunIt’s pretty easy to infer that Malkmus is the one holding up any future studio projects. Not hating on him; it’s his prerogative. FWIW, in the very slim chance you read this, Stephen: so many of us would be very grateful to hear something new. I was disappointed in 2011 and I’m sad that the band is likely going to close up shop yet again. Can’t there be some compromise??

[@gummiewormproduction]

I'm not sure what people would expect with a new album. Take Stephen Malkmus 2001 album, delete two songs off it and add the best two songs from the first Preston School of Industry album, and you'd have your follow up to Terror Twilight. It's not like those first few Malkmus albums were any different than what he would have brought to more pavement albums. Also, there are soooo many b-sides, there are so many pavement songs out there.

[@yanivbin7521]

Kinda weird seeing Malkmus feeling nervous playing after Tame Impala with their "fancy light shows and lots of hits". In my mind, they have the light show but Pavement tunes are a whole other league! I liked Tame Impala and their show but Pavement's first song, "Frontwards", was already much better than any Impala song. Than they played Gold Soundz and it was just a whole other different level.

[@troy8420]

They didn't play Gold Soundz when I saw them :(

[@ST-xg3gy]

This was great, thank you!

[@evanmcinnis7639]

I saw Pavement in Kansas City and it was incredible! I disagree with SM about a new Pavement record being cringe. The spirit of the band is alive! Why not record some of it? Ignore the haters and nerds. Thanks for the great tunes, Pavement!

[@LAVISHING]

Saw you guys live in Minnesota! It was an awesome show!

[@WHOAM1894]

I love how Scott looks like any given middle aged guy I'd wave to in my neighborhood but would never have a deep conversation with whom I assume is an accountant or something equally as average.

[@Jyrkkiii]

Literally jotted down “Template for a dream” right before they said someone’s gonna steal that 💀

[@PoliceBoy465]

ok no new album, that's too bad, but what about a live album for this tour called Jam Tangents. Triple vinyl would be nice and throw one new song live on there.

[@bernlin2000]

They sound great and I think it would be irresponsible not to give the fans some fresh material, even if its just live stuff on tour.

[@concretespecial9953]

Saw them just after Crooked Rain released in Philly! Amazing show as I recall.

[@xx_SIMULANT_xx]

man I could listen to Steve talking all day

[@howlinghuntley1688]

The Wedding Present are still alive and kicking

[@PittsburghTimeMachine]

I saw them at a reunion show in Toronto in 2010(?). It was a pretty good show but it’s always hard to gauge how much Malkmus actually enjoys performing. For me, a show can go without a hitch but if the artists look like they aren’t into it, it kinda kills the mood for me. I think he was having fun. Also, I’d be super nervous to interview him. I know it’s kind of his thing or whatever, but it still feels like he’s like “okay let’s get this over with.” I’m always reminded of that one video where some guy says “so how’d you guys come up with the name ‘Pavement’?”, and Stephen just shook his head at him. I’d have felt like 2 inches tall after that lol.

[@erectopatronum6750]

If you're thinking of going now, I saw them last week and it was the best gig I've ever been to. Incredibly tight for a band that were so combative in their last iteration.

[@SurelyYewJest]

But that's SM. He is UNREADABLE. To pretty much anyone at any time, ever, 90s or now, he can appear A) exasperated and bored; B ) high on something; C) Just rolled out of bed and not an early afternoon person; D) f**king with you; E) possibly telling a joke or making a dig that you've missed or don't understand, or some mixture of those or something else.

[@dimitrim.3986]

These two men are the same age.

[@paulfranku2b]

I like listening to Stephen but maybe watching Scott's reactions more. I especially enjoyed the mushroom pill story.

[@TheeDavidDee]

Two vintage Pep Peps right here

[@ulysses26]

It would be nice if they released a deluxe version of Terror Twilight.

[@HeyHeyChey]

They did

[@bjrnbrynemo9059]

22:55 Yeah. Write a new Pavement song and NOT record it. Are you like sadists?

[@dm20422]

❤

[@bert9717]

I hope Malkmus does a total space freak out hippy jam LP after all this

[@reethkitchards]

Blur’s Magic Whip, turned out well…

[@Aaron-uq6ot]

the magic whip was a good album, it’s just not as appreciated as others, neither of their reunions have been cash ins, plenty of other examples but

[@Dhal-SimMusic]

21:40 somewhere Billy Corgan is smiling

[@williamhazard91]

kannburg looks 20 years older than malkmus

[@JH-le4sd]

Scott is 6 months younger than Steve

[@starshineraiser6729]

Still fine.

[@Superdelphinus]

When did the NME get so posh lol

[@harveydean7952]

I went to see Pavement live recently in London. Malkmus aside, honestly they're not great musicians. I get why for nostalgic reasons Pavement reformed but I'd rather see Malkmus playing with The Jicks again. As a band The Jicks are much more versatile and talented giving Malkmus the ability to stretch himself more as a guitarist and songwriter.

[@dvanmartin9842]

Totally agree. The Jicks know what they are doing.....

[@gordonbennett7931]

yet, Pavement have the better songs (in my opinion).

[@jackmohrbacher4265]

😐

[@jeffbrown-hill7739]

Agreed, honestly. Saw them in Denver a couple of months ago, and they were mostly good, though noticably sloppy at times. Worst part of the show was when they rushed "Rangelife" by at least 10 BPM. My spouse was super disappointed with that particular performance, and for good reason. I could tell Malkmus would have played it slower, but the band seemed ready to get it over with. Stephen's guitar playing was definitely a highlight overall.

[@matthill263]

I agree that Pavement were never a technically great band but they have something. I love all the Pavement records but am pretty indifferent to everything Malkmus has done since.

[@garywing172]

The dos bollocks

[@iammikemills]

"cringe" ?? If you are 14 ...Paging Dr. Overthink, Malkmus you have many pavement songs in the tank still ..perhaps your best ones yet !

[@yanivbin7521]

he's not interested in doing that, that's completely legit. and if malkmus isn't feeling it, than the record shouldn't happen. I'm grateful we got a tour this great - I never expected to see stuff like Half a Canyon and Filmore Jive played live. It was a complete treat.

[@bernlin2000]

I respect him for not wanting to go back into the studio: their last album's studio recording was what helped break up the band, Stephen hated the process (and it's his least favorite Pavement album, as well). So best to enjoy whatever comes!

[@plasticspoon839]

It’s painful to

[@mtrhny]

jam tangents: Chris craft>>mountain jam

[@findthecode56]

Oh my god *Reads the cue card* Angel Carver Blues I despise the plastic trash that is NME.

[@pulphope]

Calm down incel

[@douglasfairmeadow]

Put your phone away dear ... sheesh

[@terry10tnj]

She Wasn’t just sitting there texting or something she is reading her questions Lmao a lot of modern interviewers write their questions in their notes app.

[@frankvazquez5974]

I love Pavement, but they kind of suck live.