Sonic Youth (band)

Sonic Youth is an influential American rock band formed in 1981, known for their innovative use of guitar tunings and noise textures, blending alternative rock, experimental sounds, and punk influences. Comprising members Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley, they pioneered a new approach to guitar-driven music, emphasizing creativity and experimentation. Their work helped shape indie and alternative rock in the 1980s and 1990s, earning critical acclaim. Sonic Youth is celebrated for albums like "Daydream Nation," which showcases their distinctive sound that combines melody, dissonance, and raw energy.