Pavement New Music & Biopic: 25 Years Later
- Pavement, the influential indie rock band, has surprised fans with their first new music in more than 25 years.
- While Pavement did reunite for a tour in 2022, playing "Witchitai-To" regularly, this marks their return to recording.The track, originally released in 1969 by Pepper's band Everything Is...
- The release was foreshadowed in december when Scott kanneberg, also known as Spiral Stairs, mentioned a new Pavement song on the soundtrack to "Pavements," a documentary about the...
Pavement, the iconic indie rock band, returns with a cover of “Witchitai-Too,” their first new music in over 25 years! This unexpected release, recorded during their 2022 reunion tour rehearsals, marks a important moment for fans who’ve yearned for fresh material. The track, originally by Jim Pepper, showcases Pavement’s enduring influence and creative energy. News Directory 3 reports on the band’s forthcoming documentary, “Pavements,” directed by Alex Ross Perry, offering a unique blend of fact and fiction that includes a Hollywood biopic starring Joe Keery as frontman Stephen Malkmus. Discover what’s next, as the documentary is poised for a limited theatrical release and streaming availability.
Pavement Covers ‘Witchitai-To,’ First New Music in Decades
Updated May 31, 2025
Pavement, the influential indie rock band, has surprised fans with their first new music in more than 25 years. The band released a cover of Jim Pepper’s “Witchitai-To,” marking their first recording as the 1999 EP, ’Major Leagues.’
While Pavement did reunite for a tour in 2022, playing “Witchitai-To” regularly, this marks their return to recording.The track, originally released in 1969 by Pepper’s band Everything Is Everything, was captured during a rehearsal for the reunion shows.
The release was foreshadowed in december when Scott kanneberg, also known as Spiral Stairs, mentioned a new Pavement song on the soundtrack to “Pavements,” a documentary about the band.
Directed by Alex Ross Perry, known for “Her Smell,” the film blends fact and fiction.It includes scenes of the band preparing for a museum exhibit and Perry’s efforts to create a jukebox musical and a Hollywood biopic. Joe Keery of “Stranger Things” is cast as frontman Stephen Malkmus, and Jason Schwartzman plays the band’s manager.
“Pavements” received a four-star rating, with Matthew Turner noting the film’s creative approach and Perry’s infectious enthusiasm.
The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United Kingdom and will be available for streaming on MUBI.
What’s next
Fans can anticipate the release of “Pavements” and further explore Pavement’s legacy through this unique blend of documentary and biopic elements.