Pavement’s Viral Resurgence: From Late Night to the Big Screen
A Fitting Finale? Pavement’s Late Show Appearance
Pavement, the indie rock band known for their shambolic charm, recently graced the stage of the Late Show. this appearance follows a performance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon in 2010, where they played “Unfair,” adn a memorable, perhaps intentionally flawed, rendition of “Cut Your Hair” on jay Leno’s Tonight Show in 1994.
this time, the band chose to perform “Harness Your Hopes,” a B-side that unexpectedly became their biggest hit. the song’s resurgence is attributed to its viral popularity on Spotify and TikTok.
The band’s unexpected success led to their first-ever gold record.Adding a touch of humor,it was noted that any other RIAA awards seen in connection with the band are not authentic.
Each Pavement performance now carries a sense of finality. If this Late Show gig was indeed their last, it was a fitting send-off, capturing their signature off-kilter and charming essence.
“Pavements”: The Movie and Its Soundtrack
in other news, the official soundtrack for the movie Pavements was announced. The soundtrack features 41 tracks, encompassing various elements of the film.These include Pavement live recordings, snippets of music and dialog from Joe Keery’s method-acting storyline as Stephen Malkmus, and performances from Slanted! Enchanted!, the Pavement jukebox musical.
There is speculation about whether the opening track, “Intro For A Major Motion Picture,” is the new Pavement song that Spiral Stairs talked about last December.
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release Date
Pavements opens nationwide June 6.
Frequently asked Questions
- Q: What is Pavement’s biggest song?
A: “Harness Your Hopes” became their biggest song after going viral. - Q: When does the movie “Pavements” open?
A: The movie opens nationwide June 6. - Q: what is included in the “Pavements” movie soundtrack?
A: It includes live recordings, dialogue snippets, and performances from the “Slanted! Enchanted!” musical.
Did You Know?
Pavement’s “Harness Your Hopes” was originally a B-side. Its unexpected popularity highlights the unpredictable nature of music trends and the power of social media in shaping musical success.
Pro Tip
Explore Pavement’s discography beyond their hits. Their B-sides and lesser-known tracks frequently enough showcase their unique and experimental sound.
