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Yo La Tengo archive

Yo La Tengo performs a studio session at KEXP's studios in Seattle on Jan. 18, 2013.

Watch Yo La Tengo: Still 'Around,' Thank God KEXP

February 26, 2013 – Watch Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew perform "I'll Be Around," live in the KEXP studios. KEXP

Yo La Tengo's new album is titled Fade.

Listen Yo La Tengo: Decades In And Far From Fading

February 4, 2013 – The band's new album, Fade, demonstrates that Yo La Tengo is all grown up but not at all stuffy.

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From left, Georgia Hubley, James McNew and Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo.

Listen Yo La Tengo In Concert WXPN

January 12, 2013 – Hear the New Jersey band perform five new songs, plus a cover of The Spinners' "I'll Be Around." WXPN

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Members of Chavez join Oneida during the performance of The Ocropolis III.

Read 'The Ocropolis III': Hear Oneida's Seven-Hour Improvisation

October 7, 2011 – Members of Portishead, Boredoms, Guardian Alien and more participated in this marathon performance.

Yo La Tengo; credit: Brian Blauser

Listen Yo La Tengo On Mountain Stage

August 25, 2010 – The indie-rock veterans return to Mountain Stage with songs from their latest album.

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Read Exclusive First Listen: Yo La Tengo WXPN

September 1, 2009 – Hear Popular Songs in its entirety here, for the week prior to the album's release on Sept. 8. WXPN

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Listen Yo La Tengo Stays Mellow And Assured

July 17, 2009 – "Periodically Double or Triple" indulges Yo La Tengo's goofy, stream-of-consciousness side.

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Listen Adem: Comforting 'Tears' for Yo La Tengo

June 16, 2008 – "Tears Are in Your Eyes" is a figurative glass of warm milk for a world of nervous stomachs.

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Listen SXSW 2008: Yo La Tengo

March 13, 2008 – It seems as if Yo La Tengo was destined to become the prototypical indie-rock band.

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Read My Morning Jacket, Yo La Tengo at SXSW

March 13, 2008 – My Morning Jacket performed with Yo La Tengo and The Whigs at Austin Music Hall.

Listen Yo La Tengo Isn't Afraid of You

September 14, 2006 – The indie rock heroes are known for confounding expectations with each new album.

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Listen TV On the Radio, Steven Bernstein, Yo La Tengo

September 7, 2006 – New music from TV On the Radio; The beautifully sad return of Sparklehorse; A debut from Brookly...

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