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 music and pop-culture writer based in Brighton, UK. In addition to PopMatters, his writing has featured in Screen Rant, Nightshift Magazine, and The Oxymoron. He holds a postgraduate degree in English with Creative Writing from the University of Exeter and an undergraduate degree in Music Composition for Film & Media.
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.