In the shadow of tragedy and the dizzying advance of the digital age, New York's music scene underwent a seismic shift that reverberated around the world. "Meet Me in the Bathroom" is Lizzy Goodman's masterful chronicle of this transformative era, weaving together the voices of the musicians, producers, and movers who stood at the vanguard of the aughts' rock renaissance. From the raw energy of The Strokes to the innovative sounds of LCD Soundsystem, Goodman captures the spirit of a generation coming of age in a city reborn from its ashes, where the echoes of guitars and the pulse of drum machines heralded a new dawn for rock and roll. Through over 200 original interviews, Goodman offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the era's icons—Julian Casablans, Karen O, James Murphy, and many more—as they navigated a rapidly changing New York landscape. From the dive bars of the Lower East Side to the emerging frontiers of Williamsburg, "Meet Me in the Bathroom" charts the rise and fall of bands that defined a decade, the evolution of a music industry at the brink of digital revolution, and the cultural currents that propelled a fresh, defiant sound into the mainstream. This is not just a story about music; it's a narrative of creativity, ambition, and the relentless spirit of a city that never sleeps, captured in vivid detail by one of the most incisive cultural commentators of our time.