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

I have to reign myself in a lot.

The band has a liberal philosophy - that's sort of a given.

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.

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

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