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  New Sonic Youth Album Due in June

  February 12, 2009 – Hey, Sonic Youth fans: Been wishing for a follow-up to 2006's Rather Ripped? On June 9, hope springs... …
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  Sonic Youth and Beck Cover Each Other's Songs

  February 3, 2009 – For the second year running, mom and pop indie music venues willmark Record Store Day, April 18, by offering musical incentives to get buyers through their doors. Indie record label Matador is supporting the worthy endeavor with the release of a series of limited edition vinyl specials that will be available exclusively in participating stores. …
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  Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl Goes Solo in NYC

  January 20, 2009 – "Back from the dead, motherfuckers!" declared Jemina Pearl, former frontwoman of Nashville, TN, punk band Be Your Own Pet, who premiered seven songs during her first-ever solo performance Saturday at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg. Her gig -- an opening slot for '90s grunge rockers the Fluid -- showcased tunes off her upcoming album on Thurston Moore's Ecstatic Peace label. …
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  Sonic Youth Discuss "Weird" New Album

  January 16, 2009 – Sonic Youth, who ended their 18-year partnership with Geffen Records last year to join New York indie label Matador, seem to be taking advantage of their new label's notoriously hands-off attitude: "[It has] heavy ass weirdo hooks," guitarist/vocalist Thurston Moore told Billboard.com of the group's yet-to-be titled 16th album, expected to drop this summer. The record, Moore explained, is heavily influenced by Portland, OR, punk rocker …
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  Sonic Youth and Zeppelin Bassist Collaborate

  December 4, 2008 – These days you're more likely to see a rock star sipping champagne in the mezzanine during intermission than admiring a freshly-trashed hotel room. From plays to musicals, operas and beyond, it seems musicians are taking the stage in new and inventive ways. The latest: Sonic Youth and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. …
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  Sonic Youth Sign with Matador Records

  September 9, 2008 – Sonic Youth, whose lengthy career with Geffen Records expired with the release of 2006's Rather Ripped, have finally -- after a brief partnership with Starbucks! -- confirmed a new home: New York-based indie label Matador. The Youth will return to the studio this fall to work on a fresh record (their 16th to date), which is expected to arrive "sometime in 2009," according to a statement. But how will this new signing affect fans? …
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  Sonic Youth Unveil New Tunes in Philly

  September 2, 2008 – It was a good thing we had our video phones handy at Friday night's SonicYouth gig in Philadelphia: The band decided to debut two new songs at thetop of their set. …
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  Moby, Thurston Moore Judge Pro-Obama Art Contest

  August 6, 2008 – As the Democratic National Convention draws nearer to its kickoff date of Aug. …
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  12 Best Moments of All Tomorrow's Parties (clone)

  September 8, 2007 – The nerdiest of music nerds seized control of a dilapidated country club in Upstate, NY, this weekend for the third annual All Tomorrow's Parties festival. Their leader: indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch (Broken Flowers, Coffee and Cigarettes). Their entertainment: the leaders of noise- and indie-rock, from vets like Sonic Youth to newcomers like Girls, partially curated by Mr. …
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