The Narrative Is Always a Broken Narrative :: Rob Mazurek on Dimensional Stardust

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On November 20, Rob Mazurek returns with Exploding Star Orchestra and a new album of sci-fi poetry and avant-jazz, Dimensional Stardust, via Nonesuch and International Anthem.

Aquarium Drunkard's Jason P. Woodbury reached Mazurek to correspond via email over the last few (eventful) weeks to discuss occult science fiction mysteries and the desert . . .

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Neil Young & Crazy Horse :: Danger Birds (A 40-Minute Live Megamix)

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Two notable Neil Young dates this week — the man’s 75th birthday today and the 45th anniversary of his classic Zuma LP this past Tuesday. To celebrate, dig into a 40-minute live megamix of “Danger Bird,” one of Zuma’s most thoroughly awesome cuts. It’s primarily a Crazy Horse showcase, but there’s also room made for an exceedingly rare solo piano outing. “Danger Bird” is the sound of massive wings flapping, tectonic plates shifting, mountains forming. In a live setting, it’s only grown in stature, as the Horse soars like a shadow in the sky . . .

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Josh Kaufman :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview

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Guitarist, producer, and journeyman Josh Kaufman joins Mike Behrends for a talk about hanging with the best record makers in the business—and recording music for Taylor Swift in his closet . . .

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The Aquarium Drunkard Show: SIRIUS/XMU (7pm PDT, Channel 35)

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Choose your own adventure. Via satellite, transmitting from northeast Los Angeles — the Aquarium Drunkard Show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35. 7pm California time, Wednesdays.

34.1090° N, 118.2334° W . . .

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Lambchop :: The AD Interview

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Late in 2019, when the world was just starting to hear rumors of a new flu in China, Kurt Wagner of Lambchop had an idea. He was short on material and wanted to bring the band together. Why not make a covers LP?

As November wore on, the song titles drifted in—a couple of Motown tunes, a George Jones classic, an A-side from an obscure garage band, an unreleased tune from James McNew (Yo La Tengo/Dump) and finally, the Wilco song “Reservations . . .

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Transmissions :: William Basinski and Preston Wendel

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This week on the show, we're joined by ambient hero William Basinski and his collaborator and engineer Preston Wendel. They’ve got two wildly divergent projects out this year. In July, they released To Feel Embraced, a collection of saxophone-laden lounge and electronica under the name Sparkle Division. And on November 13th, they release William Basinski’s Lamentations, which assembles more than 40 years of archival tape loops and studies from his archives. The dual albums encompass the ecstatic highs and dread-soaked lows of this strange year. We spoke with the duo in September, when it was . . .

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Adrianne Lenker :: “Dragon Eyes”

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Adrianne Lenker's songs is not concept album per se, but there is an overarching tender spirit unifying Lenker's riffs and distinctive lyrics, which string together examinations of time and nature, contrasting the way a jagged coastline is shaped by the wind and the effect a lover has on their partner as the days drift by . . .

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Elskavon & John Hayes :: Du Nord

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The collaborative debut of ambient-classical composers Elskavon & John Hayes, the pair's intent was to frame the sonic strata of their home state of Minnesota's overong winter months. They've succeeded.

This installment of Diversions catches up with Elskavon and Hayes as they run us though a sampling of the art (and atmosphere) that informs their debut . . .

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Luka Kuplowsky & the Stardust Players :: Live at the Golden Lion

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Back in January, Luka Kuplowsky assembled an all-star band from the city’s jazz and improvisational community (whose members have performed with U.S. Girls, Martha Wainwright, and Beverly Glenn-Copeland) for a three-song performance embedded inside an atmospheric short film. Collaborating with filmmaker Colin Medley, who also directed Kuplowsky’s video for “Stardust (Reprise)”, the 12-minute mood piece captured live at The Golden Lion dining club is inspired by the minimalist movies of Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki . . .

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Unearthed, Vol. 13 :: All Wrongs Reversed

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Did indie rock peak in 1995? It feels like it did — but it’s possible that I think that because I was an impressionable 16-year-old then, having my mind blown week after week by the underground’s leading lights. Whatever, we can all agree that the indie scene was thriving 25 years ago, and the latest Unearthed bootleg mix gathers together some tasty live ’95 jams for your listening pleasure. Most of the big names are here, along with a few slightly underappreciated artists. Turn back the clock and take a dip in the Diamond Sea . . .

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Alabaster DePlume :: Turpentine

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One of our most listened to albums of 2020 (and de facto audio balm during this pandemic), Alabaster DePlume's To Cy & Lee: Instrumentals Vol. 1 continues to yield dividends with the release of a visual companion to "Turpentine". Shot by filmmaker Cyrus Moussavi the day before Chicago went on full lockdown, Moussavi interprets the tracks atmosphere as being warm at home, yet deeply unsettled . . .

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Jesus People Music, Vol . 1

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Behold. On November 27, Aquarium Drunkard and Org Music present Jesus People Music Vol. 1: The End is at Hand. Culled from the BlackForrestry's AD mixtapes of obscure '60s and '70s Jesus People psych, rock, folk, and country, this collection is available only at record stores on Record Store Black Friday, limited 1,000 copies electric blue colored vinyl. In advance of this collection's release, we're presenting its liner notes, written by curators Josh Swartwood and Doug Cooper with Jason P. Woodbury . . .

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Transmissions :: John Darnielle of Mountain Goats

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Bonus episode! Our guest for this Sunday edition of Transmissions is John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats. He’s got two albums out this year—first, a lo-fi boombox recorded tape, Songs for Pierre Chuvin, and now, Getting Into Knives, recorded with the full Mountain Goats band and producer Matt Ross-Sprang at Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis. John's songs have hailed Satan and cast possums in a theological light. He’s written about myths, tragic heroes, and people trying to unwreck themselves. We were very excited to speak with him about his latest and much more . . .

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Klaus Schønning :: Lydglimt

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Rustling wind. Check. Ambient bird calls. Check. Serpentine Hohner Clavinet funk. Check. Originally released in Copenhagen in the winter of 1979, Klaus Schønning's Lydglimt was reissued last month via the ever-sleuthing Frederiksberg Records. A baker's dozen, the record is a taut embrace of ice cold synths and a Teac 4-track recorder.

All propers to Schønning for making ornithology infused Danish funk a thing . . .

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Martin Rude & Jakob Skøtt Duo :: The Discipline of Assent

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An appropriate title for a record spinning today (November 5th as the US counts ballots), The Discipline of Assent is the work of Danish jazz duo Jakob Skøtt and Martin Rude. Modal, exploratory, rooted in the masters, the pair at once reconnoiter the past and sow the future. Fusing acoustic instrumentation with subtle electronics, Assent incorporates ragas, heavy groove and deft percussion -- a tight/loose panoramic session fit for the liminal space of DI Chamaeleontis . . .

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