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Sonic Youth was an influential experimental rock band which formed in New York City, New York, United States in 1981 and are currently on an indefinite hiatus. The last lineup cons
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Sounds like:
Speedy Ortiz,
Bikini Kill,
Sonic Youth,
The Pixies
By
Austin Dixon
on
May 6, 2015
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If you want some raw, emotional, grungy rock and roll, look no further than Bully. Though they are a young new band, they write and play with the same confidence and poise of a rock band that's been around since the early 90s. And that's what Bully r...
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2

Sounds like:
Built To Spill,
Sonic Youth,
Pavement
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3

Sounds like:
Pure X,
Sonic Youth
By
Bri Guy
on
Apr 21, 2014
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Turn To Crime is a three-piece band led by Derek Stanton, formerly of Awesome Colors; Ian Saylor and Dorian Foerg complete the line-up. The trio is based out Detroit, and their sound will cater to fans of Pure X.
Their single "Sunday'...
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4

Sounds like:
Pixies,
Sonic Youth,
The Smith Street Band,
DZ Deathrays
By
Tobias Handke
on
Jul 17, 2013
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Violent Soho have always been on the cusp of greatness, and if "In The Aisle" is anything to go by, they might finally be reaching their full potential. While they've always been here and there, since signing with Melbourne label I OH YOU last year, ...
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5

Sounds like:
The Breeders,
Frank Black,
Sonic Youth
By
Jason Grishkoff
on
Jun 28, 2013
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Consider this a double dose of fresh air: not only is this a brand new song from the Pixies, but I've decided it deserves a slot as today's Song of the Day. Why's that "fresh," you ask? Well, if you've hit play, you've no doubt noted this isn't your ...
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6

Sounds like:
Social Distortion,
Sonic Youth,
Dinosaur Jr.
By
Philip Friedman
on
Apr 15, 2013
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When you think of the late 80s/early 90s Seattle grunge scene, your mind probably doesn't instantly jump to the likes of Mudhoney. While they might not have seen the commercial success of bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, they have influenced genera...
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7

Sounds like:
Sonic Youth,
Thurston Moore,
Television
By
Rhett Flowers
on
Mar 5, 2013
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Thurston Moore continues his outlet for aggressive punk rock tunes after disbanding Sonic Youth with this small collaborative band Chelsea Light Moving. An obscure name referencing Philip Glass and Steve Reich and a few other less-well-known musician...
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8

Sounds like:
Black Angels,
Sonic Youth,
My Bloody Valentine
By
Rhett Flowers
on
Jan 9, 2013
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While watching Anthony Bourdain's last season of No Reservations, I heard the familiar sounds of one of Austin's best rock bands, Ume. Bourdain treated the group to a dinner at a local gastro-pub (they joked about how they're usually too poor to eat ...
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