Context is everything. And sometimes it’s the mere shift of geography, the slighter or greater roar of the narrator that can make the biggest difference in a song. Jim Carroll’s “People Who Died” is a legendary song all its own. Originally released on 1980′s Catholic Boy, “People Who Died” runs through a litany of deceased [...]
Giddy up. Aquarium Drunkard and Standard Answer present White Denim, Black Joe Lewis and American Princes, at Red Eye Fly, Saturday night March 14th. The show is free — no badges, wristbands, etc. are needed but you must RSVP here. Things get going at 8pm. If you’re in town for the film/interactive portion of SXSW, [...]
For the third year in a row our SXSW Hot Freaks! day-party is happening Friday March 20th, and Saturday March 21st, noon – 6pm. Two days of, AD approved, live music, on three stages, held at Club DeVille and the Mohawk, located next to one another on Red River street. Once again the parties are [...]
It’s again that time of year: SXSW. In two weeks, hordes of artists, industry folks and fans alike will descend upon Austin for a non-stop marathon of music, friends, BBQ, beer, and yes, breakfast tacos. Once again we’ll be there in a variety of capacities. This is the first AD announcement, of three, per our [...]
(Diversions, a new feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing. We’re kicking the series off in style with the incomparable Rennie Sparks, of The Handsome Family, as she lists and discusses her ten favorite murder ballads. Look for the new Handsome Family [...]
Los Angeles: huge, sprawling, and eclectic, has been likened to microcosm of the country as whole — truly a melting pot of various cultures, ethnicities, tastes and influences. So is her music. With various scenes and sub-scenes, rarely has there been a defining “sound” that marks the overall zeitgeist of what is happening in the [...]
Long Beach people, Aquarium Drunkard presents the Parson Red Heads at The Cellar tomorrow night in your town. Whispertown 2000 supports. If you have not seen the band in awhile, go see them as they have a new EP coming out very soon via JAXART records. I’ve heard it – it’s great. + Download your [...]
