Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks — pop artist from US.

In 2000, following Pavement's hiatus announcement, Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg embarked on solo projects. Malkmus formed the Jicks with drummer John…

Influence: 53.53% Fanbase: 32.36% Trending: 64.11% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-09-11

9,840

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-11

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-28 07:17:52 UTC

Genres

popportland indierockgarage psychrockalternativealternative rockindie rockgbvfielectroniclo-fifolk & traditionalfreak folk

Biography

In 2000, following Pavement's hiatus announcement, Stephen Malkmus and Scott Kannberg embarked on solo projects. Malkmus formed the Jicks with drummer John Moen and bassist Joanna Bolme, releasing the album "Stephen Malkmus" in 2001 through Matador Records. The Jicks continued to evolve with subsequent releases, including collaborations with former bandmates and other musicians like Janet Weiss and Beck, leading up to the 2018 album "Sparkle Hard." In 2019, Malkmus released the electronic solo album "Groove Denied," followed by the psych-folk album "Traditional Techniques" in 2020.

Throughout his career, Malkmus has navigated various musical landscapes while maintaining a distinct voice as a songwriter and guitarist. His collaborations and band dynamics have shaped the evolution of the Jicks, showcasing a blend of indie rock, psychedelia, and folk influences. With a discography spanning solo efforts and Jicks releases, Malkmus continues to experiment and push boundaries in his musical output, solidifying his status as a versatile and influential figure in the indie rock scene.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-11

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks reliably reaches 25-34 & 18-24 audiences in UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, BRAZIL. The base is heavily male (85%), paving the way for collaborations that read as status, style, and scene. The strongest distribution channel is Youtube (76,161 avg views per post); Youtube layers on depth and replies. The audience sits near leading lifestyle names, making streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products a natural expansion. The partnership writes itself—and the comments back it up.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks score 10.07% — Very Strong bucket.

Followers:9,840

Engagements:991

Rate:10.1%

Posts:22

Avg Likes:905

Avg Comments:88

Avg Views:76,161

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 9,840 · Engagements 991 · Rate 10.1% Posts 22 · Views 76,161 · Avg Likes 905 · Avg Comments 88 · Avg Views 76,161	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 39% 18-24: 25% 35-44: 21% 45-64: 13%	Largest: 25-34 (39%); next: 18-24 (25%)
Gender Split	Female: 15% Male: 85% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (85%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (40%) UNITED KINGDOM (7%) BRAZIL (6%) CANADA (4%) FRANCE (4%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (40%), UNITED KINGDOM (7%), BRAZIL (6%)
Platform Engagement	Youtube: 76,161 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 76,161 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 905 avg likes

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Official Profiles

Artist: Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

Date Range: 2025-12-28 → 2025-12-28

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