Various Artists - Soul Jazz Records presents New York Noise: Dance Music From The New York Underground 1977-1982

Soul Jazz Records’ new edition of their classic ‘New York Noise: Dance Music From The New York Underground 1977-1982’, freshly remastered and loud.

“‘New York Noise’ is a comprehensive look at the post-punk and no wave era, a short period in time whose influence is still immeasurable and sensed today.” - The Guardian

“One of the most satisfying archival collections, Soul Jazz’s compilation ‘New York Noise’ gathers far-reaching tracks from such diverse acts as Liquid Liquid, Material
and Glenn Branca.” - Pitchfork

This new 2026 edition features classic New York post-punk, punk funk, synth wave and no wave tracks from Arthur Russell / Dinosaur L, James White and the Contortions, The Theoretical Girls, Mars, Konk, Material, Bush Tetras and Lizzy Mercier Descloux alongside rare tracks by the likes of Alan Vega (Suicide), Chain Gang and Implog.

‘New York Noise’ sums up the point in time and space where dance music and punk rock first met, as New York’s no wave artists such as Glenn Branca, James White, alongside New York dance music’s experimental pioneers such as Arthur Russell (Dinosaur l), Bill Laswell (Material) and Konk, created new musical art forms out of this union.

The album comes complete with original extensive sleeve notes and exclusive photography.

“Compilations like this are necessary because they document bygone fragments of time and keep them alive for younger generations. Compilations like this are dangerous because they tend to fall in the hands of young bands who spend more time looking behind than ahead.” - All Music


Tracklist

Liquid Liquid - Optimo
The Contortions - Contort Yourself
Konk - Elephant
impLOG - Holland Tunnel Dive
Chain Gang - Son Of Sam
Bush Tetras - You Can't Be Funky
Material - Reduction
Mars - Helen Forsdale
Lizzy Mercier Descloux - Wawa
Theoretical Girls - You Got Me
Konk - Baby Dee
Mars - 3-E
Bush Tetras - Too Many Creeps
Arto / Neto - Pini, Pini
Alan Vega - Bye Bye Bayou
impLOG - Breakfast