Tina Weymouth and Grandmaster Flash – NYC, 1981 (credit: Laura Levine) Alright, first off, how great is the above photo? Yeah, that’s right. The other night, while I was programming a DJ set, I was inspired to […]
Year: 2008
Now Read These :: Ramblin’ Around The Internets
+ SXSW announced the official artist lineup this week. We are doing our two day Hot Freaks! event again – stay tuned for details over the next few weeks. + Soul Sides highlights Bob Azzams brand of original gumbo funk , circa 1968 + The Rising Storm […]
SIRIUS Radio :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS , channel 26 Left Of Center , can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST and then an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 35: […]
Uncle Tupelo :: The Roots Of Effigy
While we’re on the topic of Creedence, I’ve encountered a good number of Uncle Tupelo fans over the years who were unaware that “Effigy” was, in fact, a CCR cover. Not entirely surprising, though, as the tune was not a […]
Your Phone’s Off The Hook, But You’re Not
Samamidon :: All Is Well 2008/Head Over Heels
Like Doveman , the NYC outfit he sometimes performs with, Samamidon creates a potent brand of whisper-folk that straddles the fine line between devastatingly sad, and beautiful. His latest album, All is Well ,
The Cardinals :: January 30th, Los Angeles, CA
I’ve witnessed numerous incarnations of The Ryan Adams Show over the years; the good, the bad and the ugly. Last Wednesday evening, here in L.A., Adams and his band The Cardinals transcended all three coalescing into […]
Echoplex Residency :: Sermon On Sunset Boulevard
The exclusion of Rickie Lee Jones album, The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard , from my 2007 Year In Review was a complete oversight. Woops. Having both reviewed it as a freelance . . . Only the good shit. Aquarium Drunkard is powered by its patrons. […]
Graceland :: Elvis Has Indeed Left The Building
Part II of II of my Memphis Sunday post from December. Graceland , the King’s once home, and final resting place, did exactly what I had hoped: it blew me away. Note that I am speaking of the actual […]
Then Came Bronson :: The Johnny Cash Show
Then Came Bronson – Michael Parks on The Johnny Cash Show, Mar. 24, 1970 + Download DRM free music via eMusic’s 25 free MP3 no risk trial offer
San Francisco Nuggets :: 1965-1970 (Rhino Box Set)
Flying under the radar, this recent Rhino release compiles San Francisco garage, rock & roll, and psychedelia tracks spanning the years 1965-1970 — arguably the city’s most fertile era for new music. The main reason this collection excels […]
Marah :: Angels of Destruction (2008)
Longtime Marah fan – and AD contributor – J. neas , looks at the Philadelphia based outfit’s latest album (released last month on Yep Roc) and deems it the bands best work in years. With Angels of Destruction! , Marah have cooked up […]
Colin Meloy :: Sings Morrissey/Collins/Sam Cooke
While I’ve never been accused of being an avid Decemberists fan, I am a Smiths / Morrissey pundit, and think The Decemberists principle songwriter Colin Meloy released a genuinely great EP of Mozzer covers – back in 2005 – while […]
AD Presents :: Drive-By Truckers, February 11/12
The Drive-By Truckers are getting ready to embark on their Home Front World Tour, in support of the new LP Brighter Than Creation’s Dark . Aquarium Drunkard is presenting the 1st two dates in Anaheim ( House of Blues ) and Los Angeles […]
SIRIUS Radio :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS , channel 26 Left Of Center , can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST and then an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist. SIRIUS 34: […]