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WEB EXTRA: An Interview with Yo La Tengo

Yo La Tengo is an indie rock band, based in Hoboken, New Jersey. The group is famous for creating a lush mixture of pop music, punctuated by looping organs and bursts of feedback. Yo La Tengo performed this week in Lawrence.

By Adam Allington, KWMU

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St. Louis, MO – Over the last 20 years Yo La Tengo has released 12 studio albums; the latest is called I am not afraid of you?and I will beat your ass".

KWMU's Adam Allington spoke with lead singer and guitarist Ira Kaplan.

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