Stephen Malkmus announces new album 'Traditional Techniques'

After impressing us with his fun and fresh 'Groove Denied' album last year, Stephen Malkmus has now returned to announce the details of his next LP.

The new full-length 'Traditional Techniques' was recorded alongside engineer Chris Funk (The Decemberists) and guitarist Matt Sweeney of Bonnie “Prince” Billy, is being previewed by the new lead single 'Xian Man', and is due to be released on the 6th March via Domino Recordings.

Have a listen to 'Xian Man' in the player and see the album's full tracklisting below.

'Traditional Techniques' Tracklist:
1. ACC Kirtan
2. Xian Man
3. The Greatest Own in Legal History
4. Cash Up
5. Shadowbanned
6. What Kind of Person
7. Flowin’ Robes
8. Brainwashed
9. Signal Western
10. Amberjack

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