Thurston Moore + Michael Chapman

A rare and very welcome solo showing from the Sonic Youth mainman, playing in support of his 'Demolished Thoughts' album, due out on May 23, which effortlessly scotches all those cloth-eared accusations that he's a one-trick, skronk-rock pony. Both artful and emotional, it's a beautifully nuanced record boasting more gentle introspection than trademark guitar wrangling. Cultish folk guitarist supports.