It’s true! Stephen Malkmus’ Groove Denied will be officially released on March 15th, via Matador Records. Groove Denied, is described as “Stephen playing hooky from his customary way of going about things, jolting himself out of a comfy routine. As Malkmus commented recently in a recent video interview , “It’s kind of funny to mess with stuff you’re not supposed to mess with.” With the announcement comes the new single and video for “Viktor Borgia.” “Yes, I was thinking things like Pete Shelley’s ‘Homosapien’, the Human League, and DIY synth music circa 1982,” says Stephen, adding “and also about how in the New Wave Eighties, these suburban 18-and-over dance clubs were where all the freaks would meet – a sanctuary.” Stephen will embark on a solo tour, sans Jicks, starting off on January 23rd, in Chcago, ILL. “Viktor Borgia,” is now available via Matador and various streaming services.

Stephen Malkmus
Groove Denied
Tracklisting:

1. Belziger Faceplant
2. A Bit Wilder
3. Viktor Borgia 
4. Come Get Me 
5. Forget Your Place
6. Rushing The Acid Frat
7. Love The Door
8. Bossviscerate
9. Ocean of Revenge 
10. Grown Nothing
Tour Dates:

Jan 23 – Chicago IL @ Metro *
Jan 25 – Brooklyn NY @ Brooklyn Steel *
May 1 – Toronto ON @ The Great Hall ^
May 3 – Somerville MA @ Arts At The Armory ^
May 4 – Ardmore PA @ Ardmore Music Hall ^
May 5 – Washington DC @ Union Stage ^
May 7 – Austin TX @ 3TEN ACL Live ^
May 10 – Portland OR @ Doug Fir Louge ^
May 11 – Seattle WA @ Columbia City Theater ^
May 14 – San Francisco CA @ Swedish American Hall ^
May 15 – Los Angeles CA @ Lodge Room ^
May 30 – Barcelona ES @ Primavera Festival *
June 14 – Mannheim DE @ Maimarkt-Gelände *
June 19 – Paris FR @ La Gaîté Lyrique *

* w/ The Jicks
^ Malkmus solo