A sound that at once invokes the 70s art pop of Todd Rundgren, the pastoral folk of Heron and, at times, the vocal phrasings of Nina Simone, the twelve songs John Grant presents on Queen Of Denmark wholly create a world unto itself. His first release since leaving the Czars, Queen of Denmark finds Grant’s [...]

We should respect any band’s willingness to record and properly market an album at its own pace, but with that schedule comes a much higher expectation, and nowadays, a completely different music environment altogether. So how does Autolux fit into all of this after six years without a release? I have no clue, but we’re [...]

Roadside Graves just set out on the road for a month-long tour of the US of A — most likely coming to a town near you. The band went in the studio last month and cut an Aquarium Drunkard session consisting of two covers: Lindsey Buckingham’s “Holiday Road” and Odawas “Boy In The Yard;” both [...]

No Jacket Required returns this Friday at the Grandstar in Chinatown with a quadruple bill of Superhumanoids, Polls, John Carpenter and Lord Huron.  Come hang.  DJ Travis Keller (Buddyhead) will be spinning the rock & roll records. Bonus treats: there’s free Firefly Vodka from 8-10pm, so, you know, go nuts. We’re giving away three pairs [...]

August 17th, Aquarium Drunkard presents Cotton Jones, Parson Red Heads and Roadside Graves at the Echo. We’re giving away several pairs of tickets for the show. To enter: leave a comment below with you name and email address. Winners chosen at random and will be notified with tickets held at will-call. + Download Cotton Jones [...]

If you’re solely interested in sonic fidelity you can find a much cleaner version of this track, but in terms of sheer atmosphere this old vinyl rip has it in spades. Cut in the late fifties “This Is The Night” finds Billy Storm fronting the Valiants—doo wop, slightly surreal and old L.A. Elsewhere: Speaking of [...]