Thurston Moore, Kurt Vile Photos - Wash., D.C.
Check out Francis Chung's photos of Thurston Moore and Kurt Vile performing at the Black Cat in Washington D.C. last night. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSonic Youth Guitarist's Interview Fuels Breakup Rumors
An interview with Sonic Youth axeman Lee Ranaldo was published today on Rolling Stone’s website, and the future of Sonic Youth — as far as a touring, recording entity — is looking grim. After the announcement of bandmates Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon’s separation in October, many have speculated that this would be the end of Sonic Youth. read more
Found in: Music, NewsPitchfork Music Festival Day One Recap
Check out our coverage from day one at Pitchfork Music Festival, including Animal Collective, Neko Case, Guided By Voices, Thurston Moore and more. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThurston Moore Announces Tour Dates
Even though the Sonic Youth frontman has been busy promoting his new solo LP, Demolished Thoughts, it doesn’t seem like he’ll be taking a break anytime soon. Moore just released a new list of live permormances that will pair the rocker with Kurt Vile.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Thurston Moore Perform on Fallon
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to play a couple songs from his latest solo effort, Demolished Thoughts. The noise rock veteran performed “Circulation” on the show, complete with a violinist and harpist to back him up. Moore also performed the mellow jammer “Blood Never Lies” as a web exclusive. As if bringing just one legend on the show wasn’t enough for Fallon, Hüsker Dü’s Bob Mould also came on the show to play a short tune with The Roots and promote his new autobiography, See A Little Light.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThurston Moore: Demolished Thoughts
Thurston Moore corralled a pretty impressive roster of collaborators for his third album, the acoustic Demolished Thoughts. Beck produces, and he’s in full Mutations mode, creating a warm backdrop for Moore’s strummy laments. Joey Waronker drums gently when called upon, Samara Lubelski adds swirls of violins over his vocals, and Mary Lattimore punctuates these songs with graceful flourishes of harp. All in all, it’s a spirited group that backs him with sensitivity and style.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsThurston Moore's Demolished Thoughts Streaming
Thurston Moore’s fourth solo album, a more stripped-down collection called Demolished Thoughts, is currently streaming in its entirety.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThurston Moore, Battles, tUnE-yArDs and More Added to Pitchfork Music Festival
The Pitchfork Music Festival has rounded out its lineup this year with several new additions. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBeck is Producing Thurston Moore's New Album
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore told Philadelphia Weekly that Beck is producing his upcoming album Benediction.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThurston Moore to Release Solo Album, Book
Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore will release In a Silver Rain with a Paper Key on Dec. 1.... read more
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