Formed in 2006, Providence, RI trio The Low Anthem have provided the summer of 2009 with music that, while purposefully anachronistic, offers glimpses into the past, present and future like a great American […]
Category: The AD Interview
Circulatory System (Will Cullen Hart) :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Talking to Will Cullen Hart , the force behind Circulatory System and one of the founders of Olivia Tremor Control and the Elephant 6 collective , is a bit like playing conversational whack-a-mole. He is capable of ducking, diving, and reappearing […]
Jay Farrar :: The AD Interview
There’s no doubt about Jay Farrar’s legacy in modern music. As a co-founding member of one of its genre-defining bands, Uncle Tupelo , and then as the creator behind one of its certifiable masterpieces, […]
Jeremy Enigk :: The AD Interview
Truly one of the most unique voices to come out of the Pacific Northwest in the 1990s, Jeremy Enigk crafted a reputation as a dynamic and emotive singer fronting the band Sunny Day Real Estate . […]
Condo Fucks :: The AD Interview
In their three years of existence, Cleveland proto-punks The Electric Eels played all of six shows. According to the All Music Guide , each of those six shows ended in either arrest or violence, often between […]
Jason Lytle :: The AD Interview
Jason Lytle is a name whose return will most definitely excite a number of you reading. As the former center of the band Grandaddy , Lytle’s songwriting carved a unique and cultishly adored […]
Akron/Family :: The AD Interview
Coming off the heels of numerous shows at SXSW (one of which had all of team Drunkard in awe) Akron/Family is primed for the release of their fourth record, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free (out May 5th […]
The Moondoggies :: The AD Interview
With an appearance in AD’s 2008: Songs in Review , and a glowing review in November, The Moondoggies have become one of AD’s favorite still-kept secrets, though that is bound to change soon. With more than […]
Telekinesis :: The AD Interview
Power pop is a well worn path sometimes, but the upcoming debut album from Telekinesis is already one of the best records going in 2009. Centered around the songwriting of Seattle […]
Megafaun :: The AD Interview
Hearing Megafaun on record is one thing; seeing them live is another. Brad Cook, Phil Cook and Joe Westerlund whip up some of the most intriguing music nightly on stage that […]
Phosphorescent :: The AD Interview
Country music, at its best, is a dark apologetic for mystery. Like most things, it’s got its glitzy side, the side that it’s convinced itself that it wants the public […]
Dan Auerbach :: The AD Interview
Fresh off his appearance on Conan O’brien, and a week after the release of his solo debut, Keep It Hid , Dan Auerbach spoke on the phone with Aquarium Drunkard discussing, among other […]
Charlie Louvin :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Charlie Louvin is a legend. And I don’t use that term lightly. Recording alongside his late brother, Ira, The Louvin Brothers recorded some of the most vital and beautiful music of the […]
The Rosebuds :: The AD Interview
It’s always interesting to see a band work outside of the realm of the traditional three or four piece set. North Carolina’s The Rosebuds have been functioning as a two-person outfit since […]
The Walkmen :: The AD Interview
Happy New Year. In case you missed it, The Walkmen’s album You & Me was one of our favorite LPs of 2008 . As the year closes out we caught up with Walter Martin to discuss, among other things . […]