Sonic Youth Reopens Their Reverb Shop Again in 2025 with Rare Gear and Personal Treasures
Derek Oswald
Even more than a decade after their final live performance, Sonic Youth remains one of the most influential bands to ever emerge from the underground rock scene. Now, fans and fellow musicians have another chance to own a piece of that legacy. On May 21st, the band is reopening their Official Sonic Youth Reverb Shop, restocking it with an eclectic mix of personal gear and equipment that helped define their boundary-pushing sound. This marks the … Read more
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