Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth was an influential American experimental rock band formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981 and are currently on an indefinite hiatus. The last lineup consisted of Thurston Moore (vocals, guitar), Kim Gordon (vocals, bass, guitar), Lee Ranaldo (vocals and guitar), Steve Shelley (drums) and Mark Ibold (bass). In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City. Part of the first wave of American noise rock groups

Influenced by: The Stooges, Merzbow, Glenn Branca, Diamanda Galas

Active:

1981–2011, 2021-present (limited)

Scene:

NYC experimental

Side projects

• Thurston Moore solo
• Kim Gordon solo
• CKM

• KIM GORDONSat, Sep 19
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• Psycho Killers - Talking Heads TributeSat, Jun 20
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• FlipperSat, May 30
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• PondSat, Aug 1
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• Neon TreesTue, Sep 1
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• J. RobbinsThu, Oct 15
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• The Steely Dan Sessions: AjaSun, Jul 19
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• Social DistortionFri, Sep 4
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