Yo La Tengo (Spanish for "I got it") is an American indie rock band, based in Hoboken, New Jersey. With more than 15 albums released since 1984, they have demonstrated unusual longevity for the indie-rock scene. While they are a critical favorite with a devoted fan base, they have achieved limited mainstream success.

The NJ-based unit explore the extremes of feedback-driven noise rock and sweet melodic pop . Prolific and independent, Yo La Tengo have transcended their influences to ensconce themselves as an institution of the indie community. The core of Yo La Tengo (Spanish for the outfielder’s cry of “I’ve got it!”) comprises husband and wife duo singer/guitarist Ira Kaplan and drummer/vocalist Georgia Hubley. After forming the band in 1984, they placed an advertisement seeking other musicians to r