At the University of Virginia, he met Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and future Silver Jews leader David Berman.

It was during this period that Malkmus reunited with longtime friend Scott Kannberg to create the first (then unofficial) Pavement album Slanted and Enchanted in drummer Gary Young's makeshift home studio.

Initially, his key role was that of assistant time keeper, effectively focusing the efforts of the distracted and eccentric Young.

Nastanovich sang lead vocals on live performances of the songs "Debris Slide," "Conduit for Sale," and "Unfair."

He has tour managed Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, the Frogs, Huggy Bear, Fila Brazillia (road crew) and Silver Jews.