Whitney Johnson, Lia Kohl, and Macie Stewart :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Chicago experimental musicians Lia Kohl, Whitney Johnson, and Macie Stewart have finally issued their first collective record, *BODY SOUND*, on International Anthem. The improvised album arrives after a decade of informal collaborations on each other’s solo projects. In a recent Aquarium Drunkard interview, the trio discussed the role of friendship, sacred concepts, Yoko Ono, tape loops, and surprise in their creative process. *BODY SOUND* marks a milestone for the Chicago avant‑garde scene and the label’s expanding roster.
Star Moles :: Highway to Hell
Philadelphia‑based artist Emily Moales, performing as Star Moles, released her new album "Highway to Hell" in April 2026. The record, praised by Aquarium Drunkard, melds psychedelic folk, soulful vocals, and introspective lyricism, offering a bright spot in an otherwise bleak...
Archer Prewitt :: Gerroa Songs
Archer Prewitt, guitarist of The Sea and Cake, recorded the lo‑fi EP "Gerroa Songs" during a brief 1999 stay in the coastal town of Gerroa, Australia. Using a simple 8‑track reel‑to‑reel and a handful of friends, he captured a sparse,...
Bruce Hornsby :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Bruce Hornsby’s latest album Indigo Park continues the creative surge he began with 2019’s Absolute Zero. In an interview with Aquarium Drunkard, the 71‑year‑old discusses the record’s blend of piano, jazz, experimental pop, and even basketball chant rhythms. He also reflects...
All One Song :: Brigid Mae Power on “Albuquerque”
Aquarium Drunkard’s "All One Song" podcast released a new episode featuring Irish singer‑songwriter Brigid Mae Power dissecting Neil Young’s 1975 track “Albuquerque.” The conversation places the song within Young’s Ditch Era, noting its stark, lonely soundscape and lyrical melancholy. Power, whose decade‑long...
Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane | In Conversation with Andy Beta
Andy Beta’s newly released biography, "Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane," delves into the pianist‑composer’s multifaceted journey from jazz prodigy to spiritual leader. The book draws on decades‑long research, rare recordings, and personal archives to map Coltrane’s...
Fabiano Do Nascimento & E Ruscha V :: Aquáticos
Brazilian guitarist Fabiano Do Nascimento and Los Angeles producer Eddie Ruscha (E Ruscha V) have released the ambient album Aquáticos on the Music From Memory label. The record pairs Nascimento’s 7‑ and 10‑string nylon guitars with Ruscha’s modular synths, drum...
The Smoke :: S/T (1968)
Michael Lloyd, a key figure in the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, released the one‑off studio album The Smoke in 1968 amid Los Angeles’ psychedelic pop surge. Produced alongside cult impresario Kim Fowley, the record blends fragmented orchestral passages...
Rachel Love :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Rachel Love, a founding member of the pioneering all‑female trio Dolly Mixture, has launched a solo career more than forty years after her initial breakthrough. Indie label Slumberland is reissuing her recent solo LPs, including the tribute album *Lyra* to...
All One Song :: Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo) on “Big Crime”
The All One Song podcast’s second season opens with Yo La Tengo frontman Ira Kaplan dissecting Neil Young’s newly released track “Big Crime.” Kaplan shares personal insights on the song’s lyrical depth and its placement within Young’s evolving catalog. The episode also...
John Andrews & The Yawns :: STREETSWEEPER
John Andrews releases his fifth solo record, STREETSWEEPER, with backing collective the Yawns. The album weaves personal anecdotes—from playing hockey to a part‑time stint with the NYC Parks Department—into a mellow, bright soundscape. Guest musicians Luke Temple, Star Moles and...
Hollywood Kenny :: Destroyer
Veteran Angeleno producer Kenny Woods releases "Destroyer" under the Hollywood Kenny moniker. The album is a tongue‑in‑cheek, post‑pandemic ode to Los Angeles, blending pop songwriting with a modern Zevon lyrical style. Its steady prose surveys the city’s shifting shadows, positioning...
Transmissions at Big Ears :: Thurston Moore and Kramer
Transmissions returns with a special episode featuring underground icons Thurston Moore and Kramer, hosted by Tyler Wilcox. The pair will release their collaborative album *They Came Like Swallows – Seven Requiems for the Children of Gaza* on May 1 via Ethan...
Shane Parish :: Autechre Guitar
American guitarist Shane Parish has released "Autechre Guitar," a series of solo acoustic renditions of the experimental electronic duo Autechre’s catalog. By transcribing complex, glitch‑laden textures into fingerstyle arrangements, Parish preserves the original ambience while delivering a distinctly organic sound....
Spencer Cullum’s Coin Collection 3
Spencer Cullum’s *Coin Collection 3* caps a three‑part collaborative series that pairs his pedal‑steel virtuosity with a roster of Nashville session veterans. The record weaves 1970s UK folk balladry, seaside‑inspired krautrock, and the psych‑prog sensibilities of Wyatt and Ayers. Lyrically,...
Iron & Wine :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Sam Beam, the mind behind Iron & Wine, emerged from the pandemic studio sessions with enough material for two distinct releases. The first, Light Verse, arrives in 2024 and features a high‑profile duet with Fiona Apple. The second, Hen's Teeth,...
Florian Pellissier Quintet :: Pacifiques Biches
The Florian Pellissier Quintet released its fifth LP, Pacifiques Biches, late last year, channeling the reflective sophistication of 1970s European jazz. The nine‑track record weaves atmospheric textures with a contemporary edge, steering clear of overt pastiche. Critics note the album’s...
Adiós Augie Meyers: 1940-2026
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old musician and producer who co‑founded the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados, died on March 7, 2026. A versatile keyboardist, he helped define the Tex‑Mex rock sound of the 1960s and later blended country, rock, and Tejano in...
Tokyo Pulse :: Japanese Funk, Modern Soul and City Pop From The Tokyo Scene 1974-88
Wewantsounds has issued a new compilation titled “Tokyo Pulse,” curated by Tokyo‑based DJ Notoya. The collection spotlights obscure Japanese funk, modern soul, and city‑pop recordings from 1974‑88 that have yet to reach Western audiences. It arrives amid an algorithm‑driven resurgence...
Tilaye’s Saxophone With The Dahlak Band ((የጥላዬ ሳክስ ከዳህላክ ባንድ ጋር))
Tilaye Gebre’s saxophone performance with the Dahlak Band, recorded in the late 1970s, was captured in a single‑take, single‑mic live session at Addis Ababa’s Ghion Hotel. The nine‑track album delivers a slow‑burning, groove‑centric sound that feels both nocturnal and bright,...
Stereolab :: Emperor Tomato Ketchup at 30
Stereolab’s 1996 breakthrough album *Emperor Tomato Ketchup* turns 30 this month, marking a milestone for a record that blended pop sensibility with avant‑experimental textures. The album’s retro‑futurist approach, borrowing from Gil Scott‑Heron basslines to minimalist three‑word mantras, set a template...
Matt Valentine :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Matt Valentine’s Wet Tuna project releases its fourth full‑length album, Vast, on Captured Tracks. The record blends psychedelic, funk, and experimental pop elements, delivering richly textured yet spacious soundscapes. Coming a decade after the debut, Vast underscores Valentine’s evolving solo...
Makoto Terashita Meets Harold Land :: Topology
Topology unearths a long‑hidden 1984 recording that pairs Japanese pianist Makoto Terashita with veteran American saxophonist Harold Land. The full session, previously only glimpsed on BBE’s ‘J Jazz: Deep Modern Jazz from Japan’ compilation, showcases Terashita’s original compositions elevated by...