When a songwriter’s prolificacy creates the volumes that Will Oldham’s has, it can become difficult to draw reference from his catalogue. It often exists as one vast document of his contribution, nuance […]
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: I Am Goodbye
We’ll be discussing Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s upcoming album, Beware , at length in the very near future. Until then, chew on the new video for “I Am Goodbye,” which is very demonstrative of […]
Scratch The Surface :: Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy: The Letting Go
Album artwork: Does it indeed affect our listening experience, and if so, how? Scratch the Surface is a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard that that takes a look at particularly […]
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy & Captain Anomoanon :: 2006
As Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy prepared to embark on what would become a very busy fall of 2006, he played two very special nights at Joe’s Pub in New York City. With brothers Paul and Ned […]
Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: Wilding In The West (Live)
Have you been listening to Lie Down In The Light ? I’m calling it my favorite Will Oldham release since the 2005 Superwolf collaboration with Matt Sweeney. Not to discount
Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: Lie Down in the Light
Will Oldham fanatics (raises hand) can expect the new Bonnie “Prince” Billy album, Lie Down in the Light , out next month via the Drag City label. While there is no firm trackist yet, it looks like the album […]
Scout Niblett/Will Oldham :: Kiss (Duet)
It’s 2008! What 2007 albums are you just catching up on now that it’s a brand new year? Leave ’em in the comments. I have several I am […]
Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: The World’s Greatest
It’s no secret Will Oldham likes a good cover, and just to prove it, see: here , here , here ,
Will Oldham :: Joya
Drunkard favorite Will Oldham has been tinkering around the lo-fi and alt-country scenes for the better part of two decades. Still, you almost forget his vast contributions given his multiple incarnations (Bonnie […]
Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: Little Lost Blues
As a longtime Will Oldham fan, the 2006 LP, The Letting Go, recorded under his Bonnie “Prince” Billy moniker, quickly rose to the top, becoming one of my favorite albums of that […]
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy :: Guilt By Association
Shortly after Friday’s Zach Galifianakis/Will Oldham video post , a reader sent over this little gem…it’s quite disturbing too. Here, Will Oldham, inhabiting his Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy persona, dutifully covers, a synth styled version of, […]
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy :: Live w/ Matt Sweeney 6/14/04
“So utterly simple but the most powerful spirit I have ever seen or heard….” – Youtube quote A huge thank you to the hero who filmed and uploaded this 2004 Will Oldham concert, […]
Zach Galifianakis & Will Oldham :: Video
Zach Galifianakis & Will Oldham’s video of Kanye’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” looks like it could be the bastard child of Oldham’s “Cursed Sleep” video from 2006 . Let’s get weird. (via: Culture […]