Two quickies

Williams College, a Berkshires institution, has announced the inaugural line-up for its new arts center. It includes the following:

In January, the '62 Center will house "Don't Trust Anyone Over Thirty," a puppet rock-opera written and performed by members of Sonic Youth and Japanther about a young rock singer elected as President of the United States.

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Yo La Tengo / Malkmus show report at bluecarbnpinwheel

Yo La Tengo might be the most likable band ever and I've seen them many times, in many settings. The sound was bit harsh during their set, I thought, but they played lots of favorites...Big Day Coming, Tom Courtenay, Autumn Sweater, Stockholm Syndrome. They also played something ... [read the rest here]