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Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore Starts New Band

Chelsea Light Moving features guitarist Keith Wood, bassist Samara Lubelski and drummer John Moloney, with their first song entitled ‘Burroughs’.

Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore Starts New Band

Following the apparent demise of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore has started up a new band.

Called Chelsea Light Moving, the band also features Keith Wood on guitar, Samara Lubelski on bass and John Moloney on drums.

The artist, who recently collaborated with Yoko Ono and ex-wife Kim Gordon for a charity single, is set to play his first live shows with the band in the US next month - with an album set for release through Matador later this year.

You can listen to and download ‘Burroughs’ by Chelsea Light Moving over on Pitchfork - with the band’s forthcoming live dates below.

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22 Calgary, Alberta, Sled Island
24 Missoula, MT, The Top Hat
27 Boulder, CO, Boulder Theater
29 Denver, CO, Larimer Lounge

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