The Eternal - Austin: A Sonic Youth Record Release Party [5 p.m. / The Mohawk]

Legendary NYC band Sonic Youth dropped The Eternal (their 16th studio album) on Matador Records today. We’re guessing that you’re not going to make it to the band’s official release event in California but fear not because Matador, Waterloo Records, and yours truly are proud to present The Eternal - Austin: A Sonic Youth Release Party here in town at The Mohawk. Join us from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening to listen to the new record while taking advantage of some recession-friendly drink specials at the bar. We’ll be giving away a couple of copies of The Eternal; a DJ set by Gerard Cosloy (Air Traffic Controllers) is also on the schedule. And since you’re going to love the album oh so much, Waterloo Records will be on hand to allow you to purchase the CD and LP instantly.

Since forming in 1980, Sonic Youth have been a vanguard of the underground and alternative music scene. Their healthy, impressive discography contains classics like Bad Moon Rising, Daydream Nation, and Dirty, to name a few. Sonic Youth embarks on a massive tour at the end of this month including an appearance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October. In the interim, catch their performance on the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS tomorrow night.

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