Stephen Malkmus

I'm a sucker for drums, and drummers. I've also been rocking Pavement since middle school, so when I head Janet Weiss (of Sleater-Kinney) was playing said drums for Malkmus now, I couldn't resist checking it out.

Malkmus and James Mercer (of the Shins) recently played a benefit show in their Hometown of Portland. All proceeds from the show went to the Buckman Elementary School Arts Program.

Stephen Malkmus' new album Real Emotional Trash hits shelves March 4, but until then enjoy this little gem called "Baltimore" and listen for Weiss. You can also grab a copy of "Cold Son" from the aforementioned album at Pitchforkmedia.com