Eternal Return: Sonic Youth announce 16th album
Avant-rock deconstructivists and dreamscapers Sonic Youth will release their new album The Eternalon 9 June.
Their sixteenth LP in almost three decades of existence sees the band notch up another official member; former Pavement/Dustdevils bassist Mark Ibold finally makes his studio debut after having toured with the group for the past few years. The band have also promised a number of shared vocals between Thurston, Lee and Kim.
Following a long relationship with major label Geffen, the band have returned to the indie fold and The Eternal will be released on indie imprint Matador. Recorded in November and December last year at Sonic Youth’s own studio in Hoboken, New Jersey, it marks a return to the ramalama of the musical world after divergences into art and fashion design.
You’ll be rubbing your hands with glee that we’re promised touring throughout the summer in support of the release. Tour dates here, as soon as we’ve got ‘em.
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