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. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — To mark the 30th anniversary of their iconic album Daydream Nation. more info

The Quietus — Sonic Youth team up with music equipment marketplace Reverb to sell old guitars, pedals and test pressings more info

Brooklyn Vegan — 'We now maintain an archive of hundreds of hours of Sonic Youth concerts and we'd like to share some of our favorites,' said Steve Shelley. That includes 1988 shows at CBGB and Chicago's Cabaret Metro, their final NYC show at Williamsburg Waterf... more info

Stereogum — "Refute," one of the early singles from Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks' recent album Sparkle Hard, was a duet featuring Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon. But when Malkmus and the Jicks played the song at their show in Bristol on Sunday, they enlisted another in... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Lance Bangs' new Daydream Nation film will screen in Portland, LA, San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Philly, and Brooklyn, alongside various Q&As/conversations. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — The Columbus band didi have been steadily building steam since forming as Ohio State undergrads five years ago. They play a form of noise-pop reminiscent of '80s college-rock heroes Sonic Youth and Pixies but spiked with the modern DIY spirit of Swea... more info

Consequence of Sound — The band's seminal 1988 record remains a beautiful, resolute, and illuminating source of inspiration. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Cellist and J Robbins collaborator Gordon Withers updates 'Youth Against Fascism' (originally written in support of Anita Hill) for the #MeToo era and in protest of Brett Kavanaugh. Continue reading… more info