“I don't even know if I always entirely get what I'm trying to say right away with lyrics. I like a lot of things that are more subtext. I grew up mishearing lyrics my whole life, but somehow there's so much more, too, that's implied in vocal delivery and the music itself and the gestural quality of it.”

American musician, singer and songwriter, born 1953

Kim Gordon is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, known for her work with Sonic Youth. Born in 1953, she became a central figure in alternative rock through her roles as bassist, guitarist, and vocalist in the band. Raised in Los Angeles and educated at Otis College of Art and Design, she moved to New York City to pursue an art career and formed Sonic Youth with Thurston Moore in 1981. The band went on to release a long run of albums, first on independent labels and later on DGC Records. Gordon also co-founded Free Kitten with Julia Cafritz in 1993.