Thurston Moore has announced his new solo album, Trees Outside The Academy, to be released on his label Ecstatic Peace this September. Thurston’s first solo outing since 1995’s Psychic Hearts, Trees Outside The Academy is a 12 song affair with Thurston primarily recorded on acoustic . . .
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“Warning: Betty Davis is pure uncut funk way ahead of her time.” (Prince Paul)
You can thank Light In The Attic records for making all your drrrty Betty Davis reissue dreams come true, as they have recently re-released Davis’ 1973 self-titled LP, as well as her 1974 follow up, become a member or log in.
Jason Isbell's solo debut, Sirens Of The Ditch, is finally seeing its release July 10th on New West Records. We've been looking forward to this one for a long time, and after spinning the former Drive-by Truckers
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The above photo was snapped in Austin by White Denim super-enthusiast Gorilla vs. Bear. Hey man, nice shot. You may recall us describing these guys as "the shit" post SXSW, because, well, they are.
The band is releasing their recent EP on vinyl this week if your into that type of thing. If not, check the iTunes order link below.
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The Athens, GA music and arts festival, Ath-fest, is less than a week away (June 20-24), but unlike last summer I will not be in attendance this year. Too bad, too, as The Whigs and Drive-By Truckers are headlining this years fest...and both bands pack a wallop of a live show.
Having resided in Athens for well over a decade, Drive-By Trucker . . .
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Welcome to Episode 33 of the podcast edition of The Aquarium Drunkard Show; airing live every Wednesday 2-4 p.m. PST at the Little Radio studios in downtown L.A. As requested, below is the tracklisting order for this week’s podcast. This podcast episode is a recording of my recent guests, Travel By Sea, live at Little Radio this past Wednesday.
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Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS, channel 26 Left Of Center, can now be heard twice, every Friday - Noon EST and then an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. Below is this week’s playlist.
Show 004: B-52s - 52 Girls ++ Television - Glory ++ Talking Heads - Girlfriend Is Better ++ Blondie - Hanging on the Telephone ++ Elvis Costello - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (Basing Street Studios Version) ++ Ian Dury - Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll ++ Tenor Saw - Ring The Alarm . . .
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Continuing with their artist curated reggae and dub compilation series (see: DJ Spooky & Jonny Greenwood, previously) Trojan Records invited Super Furry Animal's bassist Guto Pryce to raid their vaults.
Pryce, in his selection, shows a keen ear for classic reggae, ska, dancehall, and of course, and not surprisngly, dub. Trojan waxes: "(this is) a barnstorming romp through the Trojan back catalogue adding to the label’s 40th anniversary celebrations...Horace Andy, U-Roy, Lee Perry . . .
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Released separately, alongside a companion DVD of the same name, this two disc set recorded in 2004, entitled Guided By Voices: Live From Austin, TX, finds Robert Pollard and company in the Lone Star state, visiting the set of Austin City Limits, doing what they do best: bringing the fucking rock show. The club is open.
Those familiar with the band, and their live recordings, will no doubt find the set to be on par with . . .
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Remember a few years back when Drag City reissued Gary Higgins 1973 psych-folk album Red Hash? Well Sub Pop, around the same time (teamed with De Stijl label), pulled a similar move with the reissue of Michael Yonkers album Microminiature Love rescuing it from obscurity. Thank you.
Now, the De Stijl label is reissuing Yonkers Grimwood LP. But, we haven't heard . . .
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Didja-hear? Having been originally released, forty years ago, in 1967, Pink Floyd's Piper At The Gates of Dawn is being reissued. Of course the powers that be (EMI) decided to announce this three weeks after I had replaced my scratched-to-hell mid '90s copy of the bands early masterpiece (and Syd Barretts crowning achievement).
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PALM Pictures is releasing You’re Gonna Miss Me on DVD on July 10th. There is also a soundtrack to the documentary in the works containing songs by The 13th Floor Elevators as well as Roky solo jams.
View The Trailer: Roky Erickson :: You’re Gonna Miss Me Documentary
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Deep down you know this Memphis soul sister sings the only song you need to listen to today.
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MP3: Ann Peebles :: Slipped Tripped and Fell in Love
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The last time Porter's songs graced the pages of A.D. was in support of the excellent compilation The Haunting Poetic Songs of Porter Wagoner 1966-1977 that gathers up the hard country legends grittiest and darkest murder ballads, et al. Real honky tonkin'.
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We continue this summers Aquarium Drunkard Presents series with next Tuesdays Shearwater show at The Echo. We have five pairs of tickets to give away, so if you are in the Los Angeles, area and are interested in going, hit me up with your name, email, and favorite Shearwater album in the comments and we will get you sorted out. All entries by Sunday evening please.
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