A few weeks ago while in Austin, a group of us were discussing Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s new LP Beware — a conversation that soon shifted to Will Oldham related side-projects. Among other titles discussed was Swedish singer/songwriter Nicolai Dunger’s 2003 album […]
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy :: Beware
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 be damned to the onlooker. […]
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 Beware’s overall sound as a […]
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 interesting cover art choices.Bonnie “Prince” […]
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 Oldham (Will Oldham/BPB/Palace Music), the […]
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 drops stateside May 20th. Excerpt […]
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 working on, but the past […]
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 Billy, Palace Music, Palace Brothers, […]
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 year. What I was unaware […]
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, Mariah Carey’s “Can’t Take That […]
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, with Matt Sweeney , to Youtube. All […]
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 Bully