Christopher Scott Kannberg (born August 30, 1966), known professionally as Scott Kannberg and Spiral Stairs, is an American musician best known for being a founding member of the indie-rock band Pavement serving as guitarist and occasional lead vocalist.

[2] He also headed the band Preston School of Industry, and has been a solo artist.

[3] Kannberg was a childhood friend of Stephen Malkmus, both of them growing up in Stockton, California.

Kannberg wrote and sang lead vocals on several Pavement songs, including "Painted Soldiers", "Hit the Plane Down", "Kennel District", "Date With IKEA", and "Passat Dream".

[4] After Pavement disbanded he formed a new band called Preston School of Industry on Matador Records.