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Chelsea Light Moving is a New York City-born noise/indie rock project initiated in 2012 by Thurston Moore, joined by Samara Lubelski, John Moloney, and Keith Wood. Known for its Burroughs-inspired aesthetic and ties to 1960s counterculture and New York avant-garde scenes, the band delivered a concise but impactful set of recordings and performances during its active years. Here’s a detailed look at their journey, core releases, and the legacy they left for indie rock and noise rock fans.

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Chelsea Light Moving released one self-titled studio album in 2013 on Matador Records, followed by North American and European tours. The project produced three singles in 2012 — Burroughs, Groovy & Linda, and Frank O'Hara Hit — predating the album and showcasing a visceral, experimental edge that fans of Thurston Moore will recognize. While the band ceased activity in 2015, their work remains a notable entry in the lineage of NYC indie and noise rock. For fans exploring the scene, Chelsea Light Moving represents a bridge between late-2000s/early-2010s avant-garde circles and contemporary DIY rock approaches.

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  • Formed in 2012 in New York City by Thurston Moore, with Samara Lubelski, John Moloney and Keith Wood.
  • One studio album: Chelsea Light Moving (2013, Matador). The band toured North America and Europe in 2013.
  • Genre/style: noise rock/indie rock with a 'Burroughs rock' approach; lyrically and aesthetically linked to 1960s counterculture and New York avant-garde scenes.
  • Three singles released in 2012: Burroughs, Groovy & Linda, Frank O'Hara Hit; all predating the album.
  • Album charted on US Billboard Heatseekers Albums (peak 12) and Belgian Ultratop charts (VL 12? and WA 103; Bél 192), reflecting indie/alternative reception.

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Chelsea Light Moving Discography

  • Chelsea Light Moving
    2013 · Matador

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Top Chelsea Light Moving Songs

  • Frank O'Hara Hit
    2012 · N/A
  • Groovy & Linda
    2012 · N/A
  • Burroughs
    2012 · N/A

Chelsea Light Moving released one self-titled studio album in 2013 on Matador Records, followed by North American and European tours. The project produced three singles in 2012 — Burroughs, Groovy & Linda, and Frank O'Hara Hit — predating the album and showcasing a visceral, experimental edge that fans of Thurston Moore will recognize. While the band ceased activity in 2015, their work remains a notable entry in the lineage of NYC indie and noise rock. For fans exploring the scene, Chelsea Light Moving represents a bridge between late-2000s/early-2010s avant-garde circles and contemporary DIY rock approaches.

Note: At this time, there are no confirmed 2025 tour dates or ongoing official social media updates. If you're looking to connect with the artist's past materials or official channels, follow the links below.

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