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Yo La Tengo
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Yo La Tengo

Yo La Tengo is an indie rock artist formed in 1984. 187 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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4.1 /5
34 ratings
187
Releases
1985–2025
Active years
1984
Formed

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The Sounds of the Sounds of Science

2002 · 8 tracks

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51

Live & compilations

99

Videos

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Yo La Tengo (YLT), is an American indie rock band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984. Since 1992, the lineup has consisted of Ira Kaplan (guitars, piano, vocals), Georgia Hubley (drums, piano, vocals), and James McNew (bass, vocals). Despite achieving limited mainstream success, Yo La Tengo has been called "the quintessential critics' band" and maintains a strong cult following. The band is renowned for its encyclopedic repertoire of cover songs both in live performance and on record.

Yo La Tengo in brief

How many Yo La Tengo releases are on Riffiter?
187 releases are catalogued, spanning 1985 to 2025.
When was Yo La Tengo formed?
Yo La Tengo formed in 1984.
What genre is Yo La Tengo?
Yo La Tengo is catalogued under Indie Rock, Indie, Alternative.
What is the most recent Yo La Tengo release on Riffiter?
Old Joy, released in 2025.

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