A lot of the lyrical ideas do have a lot of meaning in a way, although it is somewhat abstracted.

A lot of the lyrical ideas do have a lot of meaning in a way, although it is somewhat abstracted.

I never do releases to try and make or break some contemporary band.

Lyric writing is an interesting process in Sonic Youth. There's three people writing now, and we've all had a lot of interest and involvement with expression through words

I never go back and listen to the recorded document. The thrill comes when the balance can be attained. Everyone in the room can have a shared, communal rock experience.

Every now and again, the alternative culture is cherished by the mainstream for what it is, rather than how it should be, like the mainstream popular music.

Whenever I can afford to do something, I do it.