Just in time for the holidays! Markedly different from the stark I See A Darkness version, MBV just debuted this live rendering of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s “Death To Everyone,” a track that while culled from the same session will not be available on the forthcoming BPB live album Funtown Comedown. Recorded with the Picket Line; [...]
What is it that makes us want to deconstruct art by units of time? Lists. We love making them. We love arguing over them. And here, on the verge of a new decade, we’re in a position to do the same again. What were the best albums of the past ten years? Here at AD, [...]
(Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) Last month Of Montreal multi-instrumentalist Jamey Huggins released his solo debut A Parallax I via OM’s long-time label home, Polyvinyl Records. Recorded under the nom de tune James Husband, the recording spans [...]
What is it that makes us want to deconstruct art by units of time? Lists. We love making them. We love arguing over them. And here, on the verge of a new decade, we’re in a position to do the same again. What were the best albums of the past ten years? Here at AD, [...]
Sub Pop just sent out an mp3 of “Norway,” the first taste off the upcoming Beach House LP, Teen Dream, slated for January 2010 release. Like the aural equivalent of trying to swim through a bowl of warm jello – in the very best way. MP3: Beach House :: Norway —————– + Download Beach House [...]
In an effort to somewhat merge the AD show on XMU with that of the blog proper, this is the first of what will most likely become a recurring series. After the jump, check a selection of 27 (mostly) new-ish tracks I’ve been spinning over the past few weeks — 1/2 of which have not [...]
(Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) The Grateful Dead are misunderstood — I’ve said as much on here multiple times in the past. They also created some of the finest American rock & roll of the twentieth century. [...]
What is it that makes us want to deconstruct art by units of time? Lists. We love making them. We love arguing over them. And here, on the verge of a new decade, we’re in a position to do the same again. What were the best albums of the past ten years? Here at AD, [...]
What is it that makes us want to deconstruct art by units of time? Lists. We love making them. We love arguing over them. And here, on the verge of a new decade, we’re in a position to do the same again. What were the best albums of the past ten years? Here at AD, [...]
In regard to new releases, 2009 has undoubtedly been a strong year from not only our stable of sacred cows, but also some exceptional works from emerging artists as well. With Phosphorescent Blues Austin’s Brazos have entered the fray of the latter. Orchestral in its approach to accompaniment, many of the album’s tracks bear little [...]
