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Tuesday April 9, 2013

Chelsea Light Moving: A New Song, Inspired By Chocolate

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Favorite Sessions

Chelsea Light Moving: A New Song, Inspired By Chocolate

KEXP

April 9, 2013 • Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and his new band Chelsea Light Moving wrote a song while warming up in the KEXP studios, with a little inspiration from a DJ and her candy bar. Watch the result.

Wednesday October 5, 2011

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Studio Sessions

KCRW Presents: Thurston Moore

KCRW

October 5, 2011 • The Sonic Youth frontman talks about his new, Beck-produced solo album, Demolished Thoughts. Hear and see Moore's visit to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.

KCRW Presents: Thurston Moore

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Thursday July 14, 2011

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Live in Concert

Thurston Moore In Concert

WXPN

July 14, 2011 • The iconoclastic Sonic Youth guitarist turns down the volume for an acoustic set of songs from his new solo album, Demolished Thoughts.

Thurston Moore In Concert

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Sunday May 15, 2011

First Listen: Thurston Moore, 'Demolished Thoughts'

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First Listen

First Listen: Thurston Moore, 'Demolished Thoughts'

May 15, 2011 • With his introspective, Beck-produced Demolished Thoughts, the Sonic Youth singer-guitarist has made one of his most personal and lyrically earnest works yet.

Tuesday March 22, 2011

Download: Thurston Moore's Beautiful 'Benediction'

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Song Of The Day

Download: Thurston Moore's Beautiful 'Benediction'

March 22, 2011 • A glorious bit of Velvet Underground-esque balladry, "Benediction" moves elegantly through five minutes of subtle, gentle grace, propelled sure-handedly by Samara Lubelski's exquisite violin.

'Benediction' by Thurston Moore

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Tuesday March 11, 2008

Favorite Sessions

Thurston Moore: Not 'A Real Guitar Player'?

KEXP

March 11, 2008 • As a member of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore has influenced tastes, celebrated little-known avant-garde musicians and crafted a prolific career. At KEXP's studio, Moore and violinist Samara Lubelski perform stripped-down songs from his latest solo album, Trees Outside the Academy.

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Wednesday March 5, 2008

All Songs Considered

South by Southwest Preview

March 5, 2008 • On this edition of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR Music blogger Carrie Brownstein, and music producer Stephen Thompson about the number of bands they're most excited to see.

South by Southwest Preview

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Friday November 16, 2007

Thurston Moore's Top 5 Acoustic Guitarists

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Music Lists

Thurston Moore's Top 5 Acoustic Guitarists

WXPN

November 16, 2007 • As a member of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore has not only been influential to others, but he's also been instrumental in sharing his musical loves. Moore has always had an ear for challenging sounds; here, he shares his favorite acoustic guitarists on World Cafe.

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World Cafe

Thurston Moore: Quiet Dissonance

WXPN

November 16, 2007 • As a member of the legendary Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore has crafted a 26-year career out of dissonance and melody. His latest song-based solo CD takes the pop sensibilities of recent SY albums into an acoustic environment. Hear an interview and performance.

Thurston Moore: Quiet Dissonance

Friday August 3, 2007

All Songs Considered

Charles Mingus with Eric Dolphy, Fats Domino, Thurston Moore

August 3, 2007 • Jazz legend Charles Mingus with Eric Dolphy; Rare recordings from Stephen Stills; Solo work by Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore.

Charles Mingus with Eric Dolphy, Fats Domino, Thurston Moore

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Tuesday June 14, 2005

Music Interviews

The Mix Tape: Art and Artifact

June 14, 2005 • Before the iPod and the random playlist of the MP3, there was the original: the mix tape. Thurston Moore, of art-rock band Sonic Youth, discusses a new book he edited that explores the art and magic of making personal musical mixes.

The Mix Tape: Art and Artifact

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