Name: Groove Denied
Brand: Stephen Malkmus

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WIGLP452X

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Colour

Clear

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r13351324]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Limited Clear Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0887828045235

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

WIGCD452

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Extended format: No

With Poster.

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0887828045228

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

WIGLP452

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Black

Black Vinyl.

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0887828045211

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Stephen Malkmus

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Domino

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

Stephen Malkmus is an American indie rock musician and singer/songwriter. Born on May 30, 1966 in Santa Monica, California, USA, he has made a significant impact on the music industry with his unique style and talent.

Malkmus has been associated with various bands throughout his career, including *Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks*, *Pavement*, *Guided By Voices*, and many more. His contributions to these groups have helped shape the indie rock genre and inspire countless artists.

Known for his distinctive vocals and thoughtful songwriting, Malkmus continues to captivate audiences with his solo work as well. With influences ranging from *Frank Black* to *Sparklehorse*, he creates music that is both introspective and catchy.

The rumours are true: the secret electronic album that Stephen Malkmus has been telling everyone about will see the light of day on Domino. But Groove Denied is not a full-blown plunge into EDM or hiptronica. In fact, there aren’t any purely instrumental tracks on the album. Every song is precisely that: a song, featuring Malkmus staples like an artfully askew melody and an oblique lyric. Groove Denied is Stephen playing hooky from his customary way of going about things, jolting himself out of a routine. As Malkmus commented, “It’s fun to mess with things that you’re not supposed to.”

The first taste of Stephen’s new groove was Viktor Borgia. The title playfully merges the name of the comedian-pianist and the ruthless dynasty of Italo-Spanish nobles. With its stately melody and the almost-English-accented vocal, the coordinates here are early Human League or even Men Without Hats. “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.”