A decade ago, alone in his Indianapolis apartment, Jason Molina died, his body no longer able to keep up with what it kept calling for. Seven years prior to his death he was a man on fire. His creative process was fueled by a recognition of darkness, resulting in incredibly confessional and stark albums.
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Jason Molina :: Eight Gates
It’s been a little over seven years since the untimely death of Jason Molina, and despite his relatively prolific output with Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co., his story still feels like one with missing parts, especially towards the end. Enter: Eight Gates.
Jason Molina :: Riding With The Ghost
In her new book, Riding With the Ghost, writer Erin Osmon accomplishes a tricky feat regarding the late Jason Molina, the songwriter and leader of Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. She […]
Jason Molina :: North Star Blues Session – Belgium, 2003
Jason Molina (Songs: Ohia / Magnolia Electric Co) died March 16th, 2013. It’s impossible to overstate the depth and virtue of his songs or the way he poetically expressed the […]
AD Presents :: Magnolia Electric Co. July 28th
Heads up. Magnolia Electric Co. has a new album out, Josephine , their first since 2006’s Fading Trails . Tuesday, July 28th, Aquarium Drunkard presents Jason Molina and Co. with guests
Magnolia Electric Co. :: Josephine (July 21st)
July 21st sees the release of Magnolia Electric Co. ‘s fifth LP, Josephine , an album that marks Jason Molina’s sixteenth full-length with the Secretly Canadian label. In a word, prolific. Whether recording under his […]
Magnolia Electric Co. :: Sojourner Box Set
Have you seen Magnolia Electric Co. live lately? The band opened up for Son Volt here in L.A. at the El Rey a couple of months ago and, in my opinion, completely stole […]