An unexpected, yet very welcome, side effect of the latest Ghost Capital mix has been an (of this writing) unyielding Michael Hurley bender. Here’s “I Paint A Design,” culled from Hurley’s 1994 album, Wolfways and […]
Month: October 2011
Roy Orbison :: Life Fades Away
Halloween’s approaching, kids. As such I’ve been trolling through all things spooky for the accompanying all hallows eve radio show. This of course includes the oeuvre of the living comic […]
Aquarium Drunkard Presents :: Ghost Capital II (A Mixtape)
Our mixtape series returns with our second set featuring Nick Barbery of the Portland, OR based Ghost Capital . Find his first entry, here . With an ear bent toward the obscure and […]
Sandro Perri :: Impossible Spaces
I’ve had Imposible Spaces , the first sign of new Sandro Perri since the release of 2007’s Tiny Mirrors, in the deck for weeks now. Yes, it has proved worth the […]
Thurston Moore :: Interview, September 1988 (Part1)
Caveat emptor: The following is recommended for fellow Sonic Youth nerds only, so no comments about ‘banality’ below, k? Alright, for those of you still reading, this is like a […]
Hardy Morris & Walker Howle @ 40 Watt 8/31/11
Thanks to the tireless Southern Shelter for both capturing and hosting this show. Recorded in Athens, GA at the tail end of August, the six song set captures Hardy Morris and Walker […]
AD Presents :: David Vandervelde @ The Echo, October 19th
SIRIUS/XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU , channel 35, can now be heard twice, every Friday — Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. SIRIUS 215: Jean Michel […]
The Turtles :: Present The Battle Of The Bands
One of their very best, The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands was released in 1968 off the White Whale label. The concept is pretty clear for once, with the Turtles presenting a different band on each […]
Clifton’s Corner :: Volume Five / Live Soul
(Welcome to the fifth installment of Clifton’s Corner . Every other week on the blog Clifton Weaver, aka DJ Soft Touch , will be sharing some of his favorite spins, old and new, in the […]
The AD Interview :: Darian Sahanaja (Behind The Smile Sessions)
Finding Smile: A litany of “Fifth Beatles” may continue to spark debate among fans, but when it comes to the Beach Boys, a handful of external collaborators ought to garner […]
The Lagniappe Sessions :: David Vandervelde
Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’ — 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. Welcome to the fifth installment of the […]
White Arrows :: I’m On Fire (Bruce Springsteen)
Alright, this is it. Promise. One more cover of Springsteen’s ” I’m On Fire ,” this one courtesy of L.A.’s own White Arrows . Similar arrangement, spirited results. h/t Scottie Diablo. Related: Sevens :: Bruce Springsteen – I’m On Fire […]
The Morning Clouds :: Ends
A friend hipped me to this describing it as having a ‘shoe-gazy Ritchie Valens’ vibe. I totally get it. “Ends” is culled from The Morning Clouds full-length out today via Lefse Records. MP3: […]
AA Bondy :: I’m On Fire (Bruce Springsteen)
A couple of months back we dug in deep waxing on Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire.” Between that and catching AA Bondy gig here in LA the other night, this cover’s been getting a lot of play of […]