Stereogum — He says that and a lot more in this interview he did with GQ. Albini sat down for the Q&A at ATP NY, it’s just surfacing now. (Thanks for the tip, Jason.) As far as Sonic Youth, he says he considers them friends, but also considers their jump from ... more info

Guardian Music — Once home to classic rock copycats, Delhi is enjoying a new breed of bands who bridge the gap between Sonic Youth and Ravi ShankarTurn up for a gig at most venues in Delhi and familiar classic rock icons stare back at you from faded posters while aud... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Last week, I went to the Sonic Youth/Pavement show.  There was something comforting about listening to 2 1/2 hours of fuzzy guitars and warped lyrics while pounding an Estrella Damm Inedit (best beer in the world).  Then a strange realization hit ... more info

Stereogum — Yoko Ono brought the Plastic Ono Band to L.A.’s Orpheum Theatre this weekend, playing two nights with guests Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop, RZA, Perry Ferrell, tUnE-yArDs, and Lady Gaga. Gaga did “The Sun Is Down” with Ono, played piano for another son... more info

Idolator — On Saturday night, hair-raising pop diva Lady Gaga joined Sean Lennon, RZA and Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore in helping Yoko Ono and her Plastic Ono Band celebrate what would have been John Lennon’s upcoming 70th birthday at Los Ang... more info

Altsounds — SONIC YOUTH headline ATP's STRANGE DAYS on New Years Eve at London Hammersmith Apollo. ATP Concerts are very pleased to present their first annual New Years Eve celebration this December 31st at London's prestigious Hammersmith Apollo. Indie r... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — For romantics of the rock 'n' roll squall, the Hollywood Bowl served up an evening of pummel and grace Thursday night. For romantics of the rock 'n' roll squall, the Hollywood Bowl served up an evening of pummel and grace Thursday night. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Early in Sonic Youth’s set, Kim Gordon, dressed in bronze lamé that looked like it had been dragged through a dirty New York alley, pushed her bass guitar around on the ground and then stood in front of a pile... more info

L.A. Times - News — Early in Sonic Youth's set, Kim Gordon, dressed in bronze lamé that looked like it had been dragged through a dirty New York alley, pushed her bass guitar around on the ground and then stood in front of a pile of black amps on stage. She appeared to... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Graeme Flagenheimer, words by Nick Dierl No Age kicked off the night's festivities at the Hollywood Bowl Thursday night (9/30); playing in front of a hometown crowd with the confidence and humility that has gained Dean Spunt and... more info