Yo La Tengo Posts

Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan Suffers 'Pretty Serious Health Scare'

Venerable Yo La Tengo frontman Ira Kaplan was recently diagnosed with a "pretty serious" health condition, according to the band's blog. ... Read More »

Michael Stipe, Matthew Sweet and Others Pay Tribute to Big Star in New York

On Saturday, an esteemed gathering of musical stars -- among them R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills, Matthew Sweet, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan and Tift Merritt -- paid tribute to influential '70s power-pop band Big Star through a performance of the group's album, 'Third/Sister Lovers,' ... Read More »

Ray Davies Unveils Line-Up for Meltdown 2011

Ray Davies is to open and close the London-based festival he is curating this year, with a line-up that also features the Fugs, Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin, along with Madness. ... Read More »

Ben Gibbard Solo Set, Yo La Tengo to Highlight Noise Pop 2011

Noise Pop is a spiraling six-day celebration of indie artists, music and culture that takes place throughout various San Francisco music venues, cinema houses and boutiques every February. ... Read More »

Tron and Beyond: 10 Films Scored by Your Favourite Musicians

Spinner offers up our Top 10 picks for films scored by bands or solo artists -- and no surprise, 'Ton: Legacy' leads the pack thanks to the handiwork of electro kings Daft Punk. ... Read More »

Yo La Tengo Turn 2011 Tour Into Game Show

After years on the road, Yo La Tengo figured it was time to shake things up. For their new tour that starts in January, the veteran indie rockers are bringing along a "wheel of fate" that will dictate the course of the gigs. ... Read More »

Yo La Tengo Cover Devo, Go Bowling at CMJ Showcase -- Exclusive Photos

Artist: Screaming Females, DOM, Yo La Tengo (Mog Showcase) ... Read More »

Eugene Mirman Is Serious About Yo La Tengo: Music Appreciation

Unlike most comedians who perform solely in cramped comedy clubs, Eugene Mirman has taken his unique brand of absurdist humor on the road as an opening act for bands like Modest Mouse, the Shins and Cake. It's no surprise then that Mirman, like much of the alt-comedy world, is a fan of indie rock. "I'm a fan of Yo La Tengo," he told Spinner, explaining the band's inclusion in his Brooklyn-based comedy festival which wrapped up last weekend. ... Read More »