Stephen Malkmus: The 1977 Anthem That Predicted Punk
Stephen Malkmus, frontman of Pavement, identified Queen’s 1977 track “Sheer Heart Attack” as a key sonic touchstone for punk music. During a 2018 NPR appearance, Malkmus noted the song’s guitar-heavy production and buried drums as elements that align with punk’s raw aesthetic, despite Queen’s mainstream status. Why does Stephen Malkmus link Queen to the punk … Read more