Person · Male
Stephen Malkmus
- From
- Santa Monica, United States
- Since
- 1966–present
- Releases
- 12
- folk rock
- indie rock
- indie pop
- psychedelic folk
- rock
- singer-songwriter
About
Stephen Joseph Malkmus ( MALK-miss; born May 30, 1966) is an American musician best known as the primary songwriter, lead singer and guitarist of the indie rock band Pavement. Beginning as a duo, Pavement eventually grew to a quintet. The band released five studio albums before breaking up in 1999.
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Both during and after his time in Pavement, Malkmus took part in several side projects but, notably contributing guitar on three albums with Silver Jews. Following Pavement's break-up, Malkmus embarked on a solo career, primarily with backing band the Jicks. He currently performs with Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Pavement, The Hard Quartet, and as a solo artist.
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Stephan Malkmus · Stephen J. Malkmus · Stephen Joseph Malkmus
Tags
- classic pop and rock
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- MusicBrainz
- eaefd603-84c1-4db4-a72b-0cb718a0cc07
- ISNI
- 0000000114742679
- IPI
- 00238514664
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.