Brooklyn Vegan — Saxophonist Mats Gustafsson has collaborated with Sonic Youth, Colin Stetson, Ken Vandermark, Yoshimi P-We, Peter Brötzmann, Merzbow and others and has a number of different projects running concurrently. One of them is his trio Fire! (with Johan Be... more info
Stereogum — We're coming up on the 10th anniversary of The Eternal, the last Sonic Youth album. There isn't ever going to be another Sonic Youth album -- or, if there was, we'd all be shocked. But the former members of the band are keeping plenty of busy, and a ... more info
Stereogum — Kim Gordon has long been one of our most intimidating rock stars. From her work with the legendary Sonic Youth to her side gig Free Kitten and current project Body/Head, she's always been able to wield harsh noise, anti-patriarchal vitriol, and rock ... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Angelique Kidjo, The Dils' first show in 40 years, Possessed, more Sonic Youth "Daydream Nation" film screenings, Lucifer, Ibibio Sound Machine, and more tour-related news.
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Brooklyn Vegan — Tonight's NYC-area shows include the Sonic Youth 'Daydream Nation' film events, Pixies, Bob Weir, Dirty Projectors/Lower Dens, Fenster, Witchcraft, City Morgue, and more.
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Brooklyn Vegan — Lee Ranaldo and his Electric Trim Trio are playing Brooklyn a few days after his new 'Electric Trim' live album comes out.
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Obscure Sound — We’re premiering “Natural Causes,” the charismatic new track from Newcastle rockers Swine Tax. The vocals’ spoken-word approach reminds fondly of Art Brut, while the blistering guitars give off a reminiscence to the likes of Sonic Youth and P... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — There's tons of cool stuff available, like lots of guitars the band used (including the original prototype of Lee Ranaldo's signature Jazzmaster), tons of pedals, amps, and more.
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