Aquarium Drunkard

“…I did some magic by the railroad tracks.” - Harlan T. Bobo
Memphis, the land of the Sun Studios, Elvis Presley, Harlan T. Bobo and some damn fine BBQ. But today we’re not here to talk about the ‘que, no today we need to talk about this man, this man named Harlan T. Bobo. From what […]

Being based on the West coast, far from any reasonable live opportunities, this debut release from Athens GA’s Venice Is Sinking seemed a long time coming, but well worth the wait. Until now, my appreciation for the group was based solely on two (excellent) tracks alone. Striking a chord somewhere between modern indie-rock and the […]

The past five or so months have found me digging deeper and deeper into the Matthew Ryan catalog. My interest sparked by the recent interview Morgan King did for An Aquarium Drunkard back in February, I have been working my way through his albums since. At the moment my attention has been focused on 2001’s […]

Check out this quote from Wasif’s press bio in reference to the new album out on Kill Rock Stars: “It’s meant for the late night vibe or the early morning fear.” Sold. The verdict: uber-chill. Lots of songs about being strung out, coming down, isolation, paranoia, etc. Probably the last thing you would want […]

Can’t get enough Aquarium Drunkard in your life? If not, tune in every Wednesday to Little Radio from 2-4 p.m. PST for my weekly live radio show. Will be spinning and broadcasting out of their downtown L.A. warehouse, which is quickly becoming something akin to what I imagine Warhol’s factory was like in the ’60s. […]

Will Oldham, under any and all of his many monikers, entrances me. His bearded, spooky, eclectic-mountain-weirdo persona combined with his gothic lyrics work on my imagination something fierce. The fact he rarely gives interviews only adds to to his mystique. I would imagine in the age of the Internet and instant information it is […]

Powder Burns :: May 16, 2006
Greg Dulli’s back. Again. The new Twilight Singers joint, Powder Burns, certainly doesn’t break any new ground, but absolutely should please fans of he-of-the-constant-cigarette-&-smirk. While I do like both The Afghan Whigs and Twilight Singers, I find I have to take them both in small doses. It’s as if I […]

“Heavily anticipated” hardly begins to express the level of enthusiasm Built To Spill fans have pent up since the band’s last full-length, 2001’s Ancient Melodies From the Future. Tomorrow sees the release of the band’s sixth proper album — their fourth on Warner Brothers. Good news — the band’s instrumental tendencies are back….meaning the openness […]

I imagine you will be reading (and hearing) a lot about Josh Ritter’s upcoming Tuesday release, The Animal Years, as you should. Having spent just over a week with the album, I can tell you it is my favorite of his catalog thus far. His most fully realized and mature work to date, Ritter’s release […]

Several times in the past, on An Aquarium Drunkard, I have written about vic Chesnutt and his various projects and side projects. This last time, someone left a comment for me asking why I had yet to post anything on Brute, Chesnutt’s collaboration with fellow Athenians Widespread Panic. Well, I thought about this and had […]

New Drunkard favorite, Lucero, is presently on tour in the Eastern half of the U.S. No immediate West coast dates planned, so I personally won’t be seeing them for awhile, but you should. Also of note, the band has recently re-issued The Attic Tapes LP that has until now been out-of-print. Get ‘em while they’re […]

Reflecting: Orton’s last full length, Daybreaker, to these ears, was actually far better than most critics (Beth included) allowed for. That being said, it was no Central Reservation, or Trailer Park for that matter.

First impressions: Comfort of Strangers finds Orton in the capable hands of producer Jim O’Rourke, the album also finds her working […]

I had a good time putting today’s episode together, as it focuses on old funk, soul, and r&b. Also had the opportunity to pull some old gems out of my trick-bag, dust them off, and give them a spin. Tune in for: The Meters, The J.B.’s, Stevie Wonder, Galactic, Mofro, and more.

Disclosure: I realize the […]

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