Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Unique Show Setup
• Setlist Highlights
• The Band’s Future
• Stephen Malkmus’ New Projects
• Conclusion

Introduction

Pavement, the iconic indie rock band, concluded their second reunion era with a rarities-packed performance at New York’s Sony Hall on October 1, 2024. This show coincided with the premiere of their pseudo biopic “Pavements” at the New York Film Festival, marking a significant moment for fans and the band alike.

Unique Show Setup

In true ’90s Pavement fashion, the band eschewed a traditional setlist. Fans were greeted with handwritten notes explaining, “in the spirit of the ’90s-era Pavement, particularly Lollapalooza (95), we didn’t often have a game plan or a set list — we don’t tonight but the songs will be pulled from this, out-of-order, buncha Pavement songs.”

Setlist Highlights

The performance was a treasure trove for long-time fans, featuring:

• Eight songs from their 1992 album “Slanted and Enchanted”
• Three tracks from the 1991 “Perfect Sound Forever” EP
• Three more from their 1989 debut EP “Slay Tracks”
• The B-side “Easily Fooled,” performed for the first time since 1997
• “Perfect Depth” from the 1990 EP “Demolition Plot J-7,” not played since 2012

The Band’s Future

Hinting at an uncertain future, Stephen Malkmus jokingly announced, “well, that’s the end of our career.” Bob Nastanovich, the band’s percussionist and vocalist, stated during the encore that this would be Pavement’s “last show for a long time.”

Stephen Malkmus’ New Projects

As Pavement’s next move remains unclear, frontman Stephen Malkmus is moving forward with a new project. He’s part of the Hard Quartet, alongside Matt Sweeney, Jim White, and Emmett Kelly. Their self-titled debut album is set for release on Matador Records, Pavement’s longtime label home.

Conclusion

While this may mark the end of an era for Pavement, fans can look forward to the theatrical release of “Pavements,” directed by Alex Ross Perry, and its subsequent streaming release on Mubi. The band’s legacy continues to inspire and influence the indie rock scene.

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