Blog 7

This is in the style of Jonathan Tilove, a writer for the Austin American-Statesman. He writes in a lightly cynical style and uses cliche/cheesy expressions in very smart ways.

I have some trouble with my favorite band. Or should I say former favorite band, as they don't exist yet.

Sonic Youth, the inventors of indie, has broken up after 30 years due to irreconcilable differences. However, these are not between all members. Frontman and guitarist Thurston Moore and bassist Kim Gordon separated in 2011 after 27 years of marriage, and the details of the separation are now coming out two years later.

Gordon explained to Spin Magazine that Moore had been seeing another woman outside the marriage. He continued to see the woman even as he and his wife were going through marriage counseling. Gordon said that the affair reached the point of a double life, and describes her husband as a "lost soul." Gordon and Moore have a 20-year old daughter named Coco. Gordon and Moore are both 60 years old.

From my personal take, a cheating scandal this late in life is a true shame. In my opinion they had something special, both musically and through their chemistry - touring as a band often strains interpersonal relationships. They managed to get through all that. My heart goes out to them, and I can only wish them the best despite how much I miss them.