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Stephen Malkmus
photo credit: Samuel Gehrke

Active

1990s - 2020s

Born

May 30, 1966 in Santa Monica, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Indie Rock Alternative Singer/Songwriter

Also Known As

Stephen Joseph Malkmus

Member Of

Pavement The Crust Brothers Silver Jews
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Stephen Malkmus

Biography by Heather Phares

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The former Pavement frontman's solo career has a broader musical palette, evoking British folk, '70s prog, psychedelia, and blazing guitar rock.
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Album Highlights

  • Stephen Malkmus
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    Stephen Malkmus
  • Mirror Traffic
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    Mirror Traffic
  • Sparkle Hard
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    Sparkle Hard
  • Traditional Techniques
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    Traditional Techniques
  • Real Emotional Trash
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    Real Emotional Trash
  • Face the Truth
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    Face the Truth
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Artists Moods

  • Enigmatic
  • Messy
  • Relaxed
  • Witty
  • Exuberant
  • Fun
  • Irreverent
  • Playful
  • Precious
  • Quirky
  • Reflective
  • Indulgent
  • Sprawling
  • Freewheeling
  • Ironic
  • Literate
  • Wry
  • Detached

Artists Themes

  • Hanging Out
  • Imagination
  • Mischief
  • Maverick
  • Word Play
  • Cool & Cocky
  • Nighttime
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