When he’s not working on late-night misadventures with ex-Arab Strap frontman Aidan Moffat, prolific pianist, bassist and arranger Bill Wells is knee deep in fascinating projects like this one. It’s a simple idea – get a roomful of avant-garde artists…
One of my favourite Yo La Tengo tracks is ‘Gentle Hour’, a hushed, drony love song from 2009’s Dark Was The Night compilation. I realised this week that it’s not theirs, but was originally recorded by New Zealand’s Snapper. That’s…
“SPIN THE WHEEL!” No, we’re not in the audience for Wheel of Fortune, but the wheel is the key decision maker onstage with Yo La Tengo tonight. Needless to say, this tour is unlike any other, and even though the…