Sonic Youth Sign Deal with Matador for New Album

Contributed By: Josh DaNewYork Created On: Tuesday, 09 September 2008 Hits: 67 Sonic Youth Sonic Youth have signed a deal with independent label Matador for the release of their forthcoming album in 2009. The album, due to be recorded this autumn, will be the band's first on an independent label since 1988's 'Daydream Nation'. Following the double album's release, the four-piece signed with major label Geffen, remaining with the company through the release of 2006's 'Rather Ripped' and the end of their contract. :: story continues below :: Sonic Youth's deal with Geffen paved the way for a number of alternative bands to sign with major labels, including Nirvana, who Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon is rumoured to have recommended to the company. The band join artists including Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks, Cat Power and Fucked Up on Mataor's roster. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth Launches Clothing Line (22-09-2008) Sonic Youth / Feelies at Battery Park, NY (09-07-2008) Sonic Youth, Sigur Ros to Headline Oya Fest (18-06-2008) Sonic Youth Compilation Track Listing Revealed (22-05-2008) Sonic Youth, N.E.R.D. for Norwegian Fest (14-04-2008) Prev Story: Scars On Broadway to Join The Duke Spirit on US Tour Next Story: Bob Dylan's Video Debut 'Dreamin' of You' Leaks

 

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