The VF Interview: Stephen Malkmus on Super Groups, Pseudo Documentaries, and Geriatric Guitar Gods

In a wide-ranging conversation, Malkmus discusses his new band, The Hard Quartet; Alex Ross Perry’s new film about Pavement; and making a living as a working indie rock legend: “You’re edging towards death, you don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s pathetic if you do, really.”