Question: What rock band formed in New York in 1981 worked with Martin Bisi?
Context: Killing Time is the debut album by American experimental rock band Massacre.  It was released in September, 1981, through record label Celluloid.  It consists of a compilation of recordings made at Martin Bisi's OAO studio in Brooklyn, New York in June, 1981, and live recordings taken from their April, 1981 Paris concerts.  The group disbanded shortly after, eventually reforming in 1998 with Charles Hayward replacing Maher on drums and further recording three more albums.  "Killing Time" was generally well received by critics. Spider Rockets is a rock band formed in New Jersey, United States by band members Helena Cos and Johnny Nap.  They have been compared to such acts as Halestorm, No Doubt, Soundgarden, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and L7.  Originally formed in the late ‘90s, the group has released "Flipped Off" (2000), which debuted in CMJ's Top 20 radio adds, and "Ever After" (2007), which debuted in CMJ's Loud Rock adds.  and the self-titled "Spider Rockets" (2009).  "Flipped Off", "Ever After", and "Preview EP" were recorded by Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, Swans, The Dresden Dolls).  The self-titled "Spider Rockets" (2009) was recorded with Eric Rachel (Atreyu, Hatebreed, In This Moment).  The band has also toured with Lillian Axe, Saliva, Trapt, Pop Evil, performed on The Vans Warped Tour toured with Framing Hanley and performed at the Popkomm Festival in Berlin, Germany.  Spider Rockets' release "Bitten" was 3rd most added record in the country on CMJ Loud Rock chart.  The CD also garnered a TOP 10 Hard Rock release of the year by Metal Odyssey. Botanica is a New York based band, founded in Los Angeles in 1999, led by erstwhile Firewater co-conspirator, keyboardist/singer Paul Wallfisch.  Named for those mysterious stores stocking spells, potions and artifacts of ritual, Botanica features strings, musical saw, toy piano, omnichord, optigan and other odd keyboards and is known for a dynamic and eclectic mix of gypsy and punk-cabaret infused chamber rock.  Members and collaborators have included Brian Viglione (of The Dresden Dolls), Jason Binnick (The Flesh, Hallelujah), Miriam Eicher (Hallelujah, Cardiac Move), Abby Travis, (Beck, Elastica, KMFDM), Ivan Knight, (Stan Ridgeway), Daniel Ash, (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets), Frankie Infante, (Blondie), Kid Congo Powers, (Nick Cave, Cramps), Oren Kaplan, (Gogol Bordello), Matt Flynn, (Maroon 5), and Anne de Wolff, (Calexico, Neko Case).  Since 2002, the core of the band has been Wallfisch and guitarist/songwriter John Andrews, with bassist and vocalist Dana Schechter, (Bee and Flower), recently taking over for Christian Bongers.  Botanica has worked with various producers including Martin Bisi, Moses Schneider, Pete Min and Tamir Muskat.  "Malediction", the band's first album was released on Checkered Past Records in the U.S. and Cargo in Europe.  Botanica toured nationally from 1999-2002, including support dates with 16 Horsepower, Super Furry Animals and Rocket From the Crypt.  The band's subsequent albums have all been released exclusively in Europe, the last 3 through Germany's Rent A Dog label.  The third album, "Botanica vs. the Truth Fish", features a cover painting courtesy of renowned British artist Dexter Dalwood.  Among TV and radio appearances in several countries, the band has taped a full concert for the legendary Rockpalast show on Germany's WDR.  "Berlin Hi-Fi", Botanica's 4th album came out in May '06 and was featured as a Visions Magazine "Beauty of the Month."  Botanica has toured Europe twice a year since 2002, their last appearances in October 2007 presented by the German magazines Visions, Intro and Westzeit.  Botanica contributed the track ""Broken Bicycles"" to the Tom Waits tribute album "New Coat of Paint" released on Manifesto Records in 2002 and also featuring Screaming Jay Hawkins, Carla Bozulich, Lydia Lunch and Sally Norvell accompanied by Paul Wallfisch at the piano.  Botanica's music has been used in several films including "Men Cry Bullets" (Phaedra), and "The Takedown"(Dimension/Miramax).  Botanica, (with ex-Jesus Lizard David Sims), is featured in Greg Pritikin's film "Dummy" (Artisan Entertainment), starring Adrien Brody and Milla Jovovich.  Wallfisch also scored the film. Glitter Pals was a two piece band formed in 2004 by then Vassar College students Mookie Singerman and Jake Friedman, their name taking inspiration from the glitter that would remain on their sweat drenched bodies after their intense lovemaking sessions in their 'glitter box'.  Singerman is the vocalist for Philadelphia cybergrind band Genghis Tron.  The two members are also the owners/founders of the independent record label Lovepump United which released their debut EP, "Unleash The Compassion" in July 2005.  The EP was recorded by famed New York City producer Martin Bisi. Ritual Tension was an American experimental rock band that formed in 1983 in New York City.  They released two studio albums and an EP, all recorded at Martin Bisi's BC Studio in Brooklyn, and a live album taken from shows at CBGB, before their dissolution in 1990.  At the same time, various configurations of the band members took part in art performances around Manhattan such as Pyramid Club and PS 122. Pretendo is a New York City-based indie rock band formed in 2004 of ex-/present members of Enon, Skeleton Key, Creedle, The Rugburns, Mono Puff, Morricone Youth, Little Jack Melody and The DaoSon For.  Guitarist/vocalist Devon E. Levins and bassist/vocalist John Castro were childhood friends playing in the Las Vegas hardcore punk band Abeyance in the 1980s.  E. Levins met drummer Stephen Calhoon in 1997 when their respective bands Creedle and Skeleton Key had played together.  Pretendo recorded its debut eponymous album with Wharton Tiers in New York City at Fun City Studio, which was released on April 5, 2005 by Country Club Records.  Pretendo's second album entitled "][" (or "Two") was recorded in 2007 by Martin Bisi at B.C. Studio in Brooklyn, New York and includes artwork and lyrics contributed by contemporary pop artist Ron English. "] [" was released on March 4, 2008 by Country Club Records.  The band has commenced work on its third album, tentatively entitled "]|[", with new members Kenny Shaw replacing Stephen Calhoon on drums and Dan Kessler on keyboards. "Death Valley '69" is a song by American alternative rock band Sonic Youth and featuring Lydia Lunch.  The song was written and sung by Thurston Moore and fellow New York musician Lunch, and recorded by Martin Bisi in 1984.  A demo version of the song was released in December 1984 on Iridescence Records.  A re-recorded version was released in EP format with different artwork in June 1985; this version was featured on their second studio album, "Bad Moon Rising". Sonic Youth was an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1981.  Founding members Thurston Moore (guitar, vocals), Kim Gordon (bass guitar, vocals, guitar) and Lee Ranaldo (guitar, vocals) remained together for the entire history of the band, while Steve Shelley (drums) followed a series of short-term drummers in 1985, and rounded out the core line-up.  In their early career Sonic Youth were associated with the no wave art and music scene in New York City.  Part of the first wave of American noise rock groups, the band carried out their interpretation of the hardcore punk ethos throughout the evolving American underground that focused more on the DIY ethic of the genre rather than its specific sound. The Mercurymen are a Canadian alternative rock band.  They were formed in Toronto in 1995.  Their debut album, "Multimediaocrity" was released by Fringe distribution in 1995, and charted on Canadian college and community radio .  Their second CD, "Antimaterialheadsetdrill" was released independently in 1997 and received airplay on a variety of community and commercial radio stations across North America.  They then played over 200 shows in Canada and the United States in a two-year period.  Their third CD, "How To Teen" was released in the summer of 1999.  Following its release, singer/guitarist Neil Exall was hospitalized with a serious stomach ailment that almost killed him.  He spent the following two years recovering and writing songs.  In 2003 The Mercurymen returned to active service, recording an as yet unreleased CD in Brooklyn, NY with producer Martin Bisi, (Sonic Youth, Helmet, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock), and playing sporadic live shows.  They have toured as support to groups and artists such as Rocket From The Crypt, Pere Ubu, The Grifters, Guided By Voices, The Bevis Frond, and Mike Watt. Serena Maneesh (or "Serena-Maneesh") is the debut self-titled album by Serena Maneesh.  The album was partly recorded in Steve Albini's respected Electrical Audio Recordings studio in Chicago as well as in various facilities in New York City and Oslo.  Contributors to the album include Sufjan Stevens, Martin Bisi (who worked with Sonic Youth and Iggy Pop) and co-producer Daniel Smith of Danielson Famile.
Answer: Sonic Youth