We’ve discussed the art of the mix many times on AD in the past, none more so than on A Cassette Valediction parts one and two . A well curated mix, be it an . . . Only the […]
Month: December 2009
Sevens :: The Pogues, Fairytale of New York
( Sevens , a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, pays tribute to the art of the individual song.) Some of the best holiday songs are the ones that don’t focus on the religious or spiritual nature […]
SIRIUS/XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU , channel 26 (SIRIUS), and channel 43 (XM), can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s […]
Sunset :: Gold Dissolves To Gray
With a super-late fourth quarter release date (November 24th), this one nearly slipped by me. Recording as Sunset , Gold Dissolves to Gray marks Bill Baird’s fourth solo release in the span of two years. An artist I continually make […]
Van Dyke Parks :: Song Cycle/Discover America
Van Dyke Parks is best known for his work with Brian Wilson, penning those imaginative lines from the the SMiLE era (“I’ve been in this town so long that back in the city I’ve been taken for lost and […]
Decade :: The Wrens, The Meadowlands (2003)
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 […]
Beach Fossils :: Time (Woodsist 7″)
Decade :: The Shins, Chutes Too Narrow (2003)
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 […]
Futurebirds :: EP
Hand painted on brown cardboard sleeves, the above image is an example of Futurebirds 2009 eponymous EP. Its contents feel just as DIY. Based in Athens, GA, the band’s incredibly strong six-song debut pays lo-fi homage […]
Decade :: Ted Leo, Hearts of Oak (2003)
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 […]
Kindness :: Gee Up (B-Side)
Diversions :: Japandroids on Albums 2009
( Diversions , a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) With three weeks left in 2009, we asked Brian King of […]
Decade :: Kathleen Edwards, Failer (2003)
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 […]
AD Presents :: Foreign Born/Best Coast, Dec 18th: Spaceland
Friday night, December 18th, Aquarium Drunkard presents Foreign Born with Best Coast at Spaceland . We have three pairs of tickets to giveaway to AD readers. Wanna go? Leave the name you want the tix under, and a valid email […]
J. Tillman :: Introducing Townes Van Zandt (A Tribute Compilation)
J. Tillman covering Townes Van Zandt off the recent compilation Introducing Townes Van Zandt Via The Great Unknown . Also featuring: Great Lake Swimmers, Anders Parker, Chris Mills and more. MP3: J. Tillman :: My Proud Mountains (Townes Van Zandt) ——————— + Download . . . Only the good shit. Aquarium Drunkard is powered […]