Meet Me in the Bathroom

"Meet Me in the Bathroom" is an engaging oral history that chronicles the resurgence of the New York rock scene in the years following 9/11, highlighting a dynamic group of bands including The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and LCD Soundsystem. As the traditional music industry faced decline and technological upheaval, these artists emerged as symbols of hope and revolution for a new generation. Drawing from over 200 interviews with musicians, artists, and industry insiders, journalist Lizzy Goodman paints a vivid portrait of the cultural and social forces that transformed the musical landscape of New York in the early 2000s.