In a time when the word “epic” is wildly overused and misused, it is unfortunate that the most honest definition of the adjective form so accurately describes this song. In fact, “epic” can be use […]
Month: November 2014
Springtime Carnivore
Springtime Carnivore’s Greta Morgan is the pop artist we need right now. Her self-described “Technicolor daydream music” is luminous, catchy and strange — as danceable as it is pensive and atmospheric. Her self-titled debut , co-produced […]
AD Presents: Twin Peaks @ The Echo – Wed, November 12th
This Wednesday night, AD and KXLU present Twin Peaks at The Echo with Criminal Hygiene , Modern Vices and Meatbodies . I’m djing. We’re giving away a few pairs of tickets – to enter, leave a comment with your favorite record from […]
SIRIUS/XMU :: Aquarium Drunkard Show (Noon EST, Channel 35)
Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU , channel 35, can be heard twice, every Friday — Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. SIRIUS 363: Jean Michel Bernard — Générique Stephane ++ Springtime Carnivore […]
Wax Wonders :: Los Angeles Soul – Part One
While the music scene in 1960’s Los Angeles is far better known as a hotbed of surf, psych, and pop records, there was always a strong R&B scene in smog central. Being as L.A is […]
Jessica Pratt :: Back, Baby
This has been on constant repeat. Seriously. Via On Your Own Love Again, out January 2015 – Drag City
The Lagniappe Sessions :: Daniel Bachman
Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’ — 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. For this installment of the Lagniappe Sessions, Daniel Bachman takes on Jack Rose and […]
The Mama & The Papas :: Snowqueen Of Texas
Dig into this honey-coated gem from The Mama & The Papas. From their 1971 album People Like Us , “Snowqueen of Texas” is a rich slice of mellow, golden folk pop. With soulful rhythm and warm, understated […]
Doug Paisley & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy :: Until I Find You
Doug Paisley and Bonnie “Prince” Billy are individually responsible for two of this year’s most sublime collections of folk rock, Strong Feelings and Singer’s Grave A Sea of Tongues. In a gorgeous case of real recognizing real, the songwriters have teamed for “Until […]
Shut Up, Al Green :: The Art Of The Studio
There are those songs that come into the studio to be revamped, polished, and preened, and then there are those songs that enter, rough and tumble, and utilize the momentum. It’s there in the introductions […]
Dead Notes #9 :: (2/22/69 Vallejo, CA)
Welcome to Dead Notes #9. In early 1969 we find our bohemian freaks spaced out on STP and nitrous oxide, holed up behind a 16-track recording console working on their palindromic 3rd album, Aoxomoxoa. The sessions are […]
Hamilton Camp :: I Shall Be Released
From the wholly acoustic album, 1969’s Welcome Hamilton Camp , this deep and brooding Dylan cover resides amongst a small collection of musical meditations in the form of original songs and hypnotic covers ranging from Bob Dylan and […]
Aquarium Drunkard Presents: November — A Medley
A sonic medley of oranges and browns, falling leaves and autumn tones. Embrace soulful western ballads, gentle whispers and cold and gritty tunes that demand the tempting warmth of your winter coat. Because it is […]
Christian Bland & The Revelators :: Brian Wilson
Out on The Unseen Green Obscene lp via Reverberation Appreciation Society . Shot on Super 8 while driving around LA looking for Brian Wilson. The video is a throwback to the Pet Sounds promotional videos . . . […]