Sonic Youth have unvaulted a pair of live albums recorded in Texas, with proceeds benefitting abortion support funds. The albums, recorded in Austin and Dallas in 1995 and 2006, respectively, are out today (November 5) for Bandcamp Friday. All proceeds go to Fund Texas Choice and the Abortion Support Network. Click through the embeds below to download the albums for $10 apiece.
“In times like these it feels good to be able to take some action instead of being totally frustrated by the system,” Kim Gordon told Rolling Stone. “This Texas law is pure old-west-style vigilante, cowboy DIY mentality that goes against the constitution. We will only overcome this if we’re an engine coming out against this regressive and inhumane law, by coming together. I hope this brings awareness and encourages other people to join the fight by donating.”
The first album was recorded at Austin Music Hall on the Washing Machine tour, while the second captures the band touring Rather Ripped at Dallas’s Gypsy Tea Room.
https://pitchfork.com/news/sonic-youth-unvault-two-live-albums-to-benefit-abortion-rights-listen
