Thurston Moore Group live at Whelan’s in Dublin on Monday night. Photos by David McEneaney
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There is barely a facet of modern rock and indie that doesn’t have at least some minor degree of separation from Thurston Moore. During and since his time with Sonic Youth, Moore has collaborated with a formidable raft of musicians, be it via stage or studio, not to mention giving Ian McKaye a run for his money in the talking head department when it comes to music documentaries. His presence in modern music is ubiquitous, so it seems almost slack that Rock n Roll Consciousness is only his fifth solo release. Give him a break, though. Moore is a busy…
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Chelsea Light Moving AKA “Thurston from Sonic Youth’s new band” have unveiled the video to their new single, ‘Lip’. Directed by “Eva at Ecstatic Peace Library” the video jumbles up footage of the band performing the song, typically trippy-assed visuals and footage of protestors not getting along with riot cops. Also featuring Sama Lubelski, Keith Wood and John Moloney of Sunburned Hand of the Man, Chelsea Light Moving’s self-titled debut album to a generally positive reception in March. Putting Kim Gordon’s words regarding Thurston’s cheating on her (thus leading to the break-up of Sonic Youth) out of our minds for…