Chelsea Light Moving was an American
alternative rock
Alternative rock (also known as alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative) is a category of rock music that evolved from the independent music underground of the 1970s. Alternative rock acts achieved mainstream success in the 1990s w ...
band formed in 2012 in New York City. The band consisted of
Samara Lubelski, John Moloney,
Thurston Moore
Thurston Joseph Moore (born July 25, 1958) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as a member of the rock band Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside Sonic Youth, as well as running ...
, and
Keith Wood. The band's
eponymous debut album was released in 2013 on
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of mainly indie rock, but also punk rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, and electronic acts.
History
Matador was created in 1989 by Chris Lombardi in his New York City ap ...
.
History
The band's songs featured prominent references to
avant garde artists, the
1960s counterculture movement, and New York City. Thurston Moore chose the band's name due to its association with a moving company started by composer
Philip Glass
Philip Glass (born January 31, 1937) is an American composer and pianist. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century. Glass's work has been associated with minimal music, minimalism, being built up fr ...
:
Current countercultural movements are also addressed by Chelsea Light Moving, notably the
Occupy Wall Street on the song "Lip":
The band broke up in 2015, and Thurston Moore has since continued making music under his own name.
Discography
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Chelsea Light Moving'' (2013)
References
External links
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2012 establishments in New York City
Alternative rock groups from New York (state)
Musical quartets from New York (state)
Musical groups established in 2012
Matador Records artists
Sonic Youth