Name: There’s A Riot Going On
Brand: Yo La Tengo

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OLE11661

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2018-03-16

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Yo La Tengo

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Alternative / Modern

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Matador

U.S. independent label based in NYC; for company roles and copyrights please consider [l390562] for the USA, [l=Matador Records Ltd.] for the UK company division and the generic company profile relating to either legal entities [l=Matador Records (2)] 
[b]Note that while some Matador releases are exclusive to North America or Europe, they use one numbering system for all releases, so it is not necessary to enter them under separate labels.[/b]

The Matador label began in 1989 when [a=Chris Lombardi] dragged the Austrian duo H.P. Zinker into Wharton Tiers’ Fun City studio to record OLE-001, ...and there was light. Run out of Chris’ New York apartment, Lombardi added artists such as the Dustdevils, Railroad Jerk and Superchunk to the initial roster. Joined by longtime Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy in 1990, Matador experienced its first taste of crazed media attention & big sales with the North American release of Teenage Fanclub’s debut long-player, A Catholic Education. Over the years, the label has moved from shoebox sized offices to larger and larger complexes, the staff has grown from 2 to 24, and the roster has simply exploded. As well as functioning as the North American home to Pavement, Liz Phair and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Matador has helped artists such as Yo La Tengo, Cat Power, Cornelius, Solex, Pizzicato Five, Helium and the Arsonists reach audiences worldwide.

Matador has also served as the North American licensee for a number of exceptional international acts, including Belle & Sebastian, Mogwai, Boards of Canada, Red Snapper, Arab Strap and others. Since 1996, Matador has maintained separate offices and staff in London. In addition to supervising the promotion, sales and marketing of Matador titles on the continent, Matador Europe has also licensed recordings from some of North America’s most acclaimed new artists, M. Ward, Sleater-Kinney, Modest Mouse, and Superchunk to name a few.

While Matador has often been characterized (not by the label itself) as an underground or "indie" rock label, over the years, the label’s musical direction has grown, to the point where many hip hop, electronic and experimental acts play as prominent a role in the label’s sound & future as any number of singer/songwriters and rock bands. Sometimes all of the above converge.

During the 1990s, Matador entered into partnerships with [l=Atlantic] and [l=Capitol Records]. In 1999, Lombardi & Cosloy purchased back Capitol's 49% share of the label, and in 2002, [l613604] purchased 50% of the legal entities behind the Matador label / imprint [l390562] and [l291335] and took over Matador's worldwide marketing.

Yo La Tengo is an American indie rock band that was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984. With a career spanning over three decades, they have become one of the most influential and respected bands in the alternative music scene. Known for their eclectic sound and diverse range of musical styles, Yo La Tengo has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and established themselves as pioneers of indie rock. Their unique blend of shoegaze, noise pop, folk, and experimental sounds sets them apart from other bands in the genre. Whether it's their dreamy melodies or energetic guitar-driven tracks, Yo La Tengo continues to captivate audiences with their innovative approach to music.
Since their formation, Yo La Tengo has consistently pushed boundaries and experimented with different genres and musical techniques. Their ability to seamlessly transition between soft introspective ballads and raucous guitar-driven anthems showcases their versatility as musicians. The band's distinctive sound is complemented by the heartfelt lyrics penned by frontman Ira Kaplan, which often touch upon themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
With a dedicated fan base that spans across the globe, Yo La Tengo has built a reputation for delivering mesmerizing live performances filled with energy and emotion. Their dynamic stage presence combined with their improvisational skills make each concert a unique experience for fans. From intimate venues to major festivals, Yo La Tengo continues to captivate audiences with their powerful live shows.

There's a riot going on. You don't need me, or Yo La Tengo, to tell you that. These are dark times, in our heads as much as in the streets. It's easy to lose contact with the ground, flying through endless banks of storm clouds day after day. Confusion and anxiety intrude into daily life and cause you to lose your compass. There are times that call for anthems, something to lift you out of your slump and put fire in your feet. And then there are times when what is indicated is a balm, a sound that will wrap around you and work out the knots in your neck. While there's a riot going on, Yo La Tengo will remind you what it's like to dream. The sound burbles and washes and flows and billows. If records were dedicated to the cardinal elements, this one would be water. There are shimmery hazes, spectral rumbles, a flash of backward masking, ghostly flamingos calling "shoo-bop shoo-bop." You are there. And even if your mind is not unclouded--shaken, misdirected, out of words and out of time - you can still float, ride the waves of an ocean deeper than your worries, above the sound and above the Sound. 

There’s A Riot Going On

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