David Cross, Bob Mould, Ezra Koenig, GZA, More Contribute to Fucked Up Christmas Song
For its own version of a 1984-turned-classic holiday track, Canadian hardcore punkers Fucked Up have created quite the Christmas choir.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste and Moog Present "Live At Moog" Series, Featuring Yo La Tengo, Matisyahu, Many More
The classic Moog synthesizer, loved and loathed as a staple... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJeff Mangum, The Mountain Goats, Yo La Tengo, Jay Reatard, Many More Contribute to Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox
When Chris Knox (Tall Dwarfs, Toy Love) suffered a stroke this summer, his peers from around the world realized what they could have lost: a musician who deserved more credit for introducing punk and alternative music to his home country of New Zealand.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsYo La Tengo Sets Tour Dates Sans Service Charges
Surcharges are the bane of any concert experience, tricking show-goers to pay just a little more than expected for their musical experience. Yo La Tengo is doing their part to sidestep some of these pesky add-ons while supporting their latest Popular Songs. Which is to say: the band’s upcoming January shows in middle-America will be delightfully easy on the wallet, each just $20 or less.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWin Some Shoes Autographed by The National, Yo La Tengo, The Jesus Lizard and 47 Other Bands
If you a) like indie rock, b) spend at least some portion of your day walking and c) are a generally good person who cares about others, then boy, have we got some news for you. Currently available via eBay auction are a pair of Saucony Original sneakers autographed by no fewer than 50 of today’s best musicians in independent music.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsSongs For Sweater Weather
Sweater weather is upon us! Here, a list of songs to wear whilst bundling up for those blustery fall days.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayPoultry Emotion: A 20-Piece Bucket o' Classic Chicken Songs
In honor of golden-throated Kentucky chicken farmer Kevin Skinner, who won the million-dollar grand prize on America's Got Talent last week, we offer this squawkingly great list of songs about the animal this new pop-cultural phenomenon used to spend so much time looking after... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayEars We Trust: Yo La Tengo
Cecil Taylor “Bemsha Swing” (from Jazz Advance) Still riding the high of the incredible set I saw him play with Tony Oxley, I recently got this record from 1956 and was knocked sideways to hear him covering Thelonious Monk.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesYo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Talks Collaborating with George W. Bush, Getting Complimented by Lou Reed
Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo thought his band's potential pairing with NASCAR seemed safe enough, and he went into the deal with a "Why not?" sort of attitude.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsYo La Tengo: Popular Songs
Three years ago, Yo La Tengo declared... read more
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