Have you spent some time with Skeletal Lamping yet? It is a pan-sexual, sound collage, romp that with its feet firmly planted in the present, manages to sound inherently retro while looking towards the future. […]
Year: 2008
Le Switch :: I’m Not On (Acoustic)
You may remember we were in Nashville in September for our showcase at the AMA festival. Le Switch was one of the bands on the bill, and before their set, the Dell Lounge folks shot and acoustic version of […]
Grateful Dead :: Egypt 1978 (New Compilation)
Last month, my inner deadhead reared its head when I read that an official compilation was being released featuring a smattering tracks from the Dead’s 1978 three-night run in Egypt. If you’re any kind of fan […]
Van Morrison :: Astral Weeks @ Hollywood Bowl
What happens to the bands we love when they don’t call it quits. Ups, downs, break-downs, break-ups, reunions. And then, the backing-band: three back-up singers, too many guitarists, a percussionist. It can all get to […]
Birds & Batteries :: The Bay Bridged, Volume 2
The Bay Bridged, Volume 2 by The Bay Bridged The Bay Bridged, Volume 2 is now available. It is being packaged as a Vinyl only picture disc (with an enclosed MP3 download coupon.) Artists include: Birds & Batteries, Rogue Wave, Emily Jane White, Okay, and Two Sheds. Purchase: […]
Stephen Malkmus/Blitzen Trapper :: Funk 49
Ahoy. Just returned to L.A. after a long weekend in Austin for the third annual Fun Fun Fun festivus, and, yes, as expected it was indeed “fun.” The vibe and atmosphere was very low-key compared to many a […]
Warren Zevon :: 1976 S/T Debut (Reissue)
“And if California slides into the ocean, like the mystics and statistics say it will, I predict this motel will be standing until I pay my bill.” – Warren Zevon, Desperados Under The Eaves Some […]
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 70: […]
Bob Dylan :: After The Crash (1967-1970)
Following the amphetamine-paced frenzy of his 1966 European tour, Bob Dylan retreated to his home in Woodstock, NY. It was there that, on July 29th, the artist crashed his Triumph 500 motorcycle. While the details of the […]
Sevens :: David Bromberg: Sharon
( Sevens , a new feature on Aquarium Drunkard, pays tribute to the art of the individual song.) Some songs feel like a carnival. Some songs feel like a saloon. And some songs manage to convey […]
The Perfect Hit of Fake Paul McCartney
The right song at the right time. Really, is there anything sweeter? Halloween, late-night, driving from the 101 Cafe down Franklin to Los Feliz, a friend, playing DJ in the front seat, followed up Elvis […]
Sevens (Politiko) :: A Change Is Gonna Come
(This concludes the Politiko series of Sevens : a feature on Aquarium Drunkard that pays tribute to the art of the individual song. Go vote.) Sam Cooke was astounded by Dylan’s ” Blowin’ in the Wind. ” Seriously. “Geez, a white […]
The Moondoggies :: Don’t Be a Stranger
In a perfect world we want bands to be big, boisterous, and musically varied – able to pull off a quiet riot or a harmonize on top of thunderous guitars. In truth, we want music […]
AD Presents :: Bishop Allen @ The Echo, 11.11
We have three pairs of tickets to giveaway to AD readers for the show. First come, first served. Leave your name and email address in the comments below. Download: MP3: Bishop Allen :: Click Click Click ——— + Download your music DRM free via […]
The Henry Clay People :: For Cheap Or For Free
If pissing into the wind had no consequences, it would be called The Henry Clay People . They’re the embodiment of untethered, I-don’t-really-give-damn exuberance, but their music isn’t an act of futility or recklessness. It’s intentionally untamed, wild with […]