Aquarium Drunkard — Helping me bend space and time this week on the AD show is Lockett Pundt of Lotus Plaza and Deerhunter.  The Lotus Plaza debut, The Floodlight Collective, remains one of my favorite sleeper LPs from 2009; an album that—if you appreciate the aesthe... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — (Diversions, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) If you’re local, and like the rock & roll, chances are you have caught an Everest show or two.... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — (Sevens, a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, pays tribute to the art of the individual song.) AD is spending the month of May looking at some one-hitters from the 90s; an age rife with overlooked “alternative” gems from the days of 120 Minu... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 05-21 Brooklyn, NY - Permanent Records06-12 New York, NY - 92Y Tribeca ^06-13 Brooklyn, NY - Littlefield ^06-15 Portland, ME - Space Gallery ^06-17 Montreal, Quebec - Suoni II Popolo Festival ^06-18 Toronto, Ontario - NXNE Festival ^06-19 London,... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-12 New York, NY - 92Y Tribeca ^06-13 Brooklyn, NY - Littlefield ^06-15 Portland, ME - Space Gallery ^06-17 Montreal, Quebec - Suoni II Popolo Festival ^06-18 Toronto, Ontario - NXNE Festival ^06-19 London, Ontario - Gigs ^06-20 Detroit, MI- Mag... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 05-21 Chicago, IL - Schuba's05-22 Minneapolis, MN - 7th St. Entry ~ 05-23 Fargo, ND - The Aquarium 05-24 Billings, MT - The Railyard05-25 Misoula, MT - The Palace05-26 Seattle, WA - The Vera Project %#05-27 Vancouver, British Columbia - Biltmore Caba... more info

L.A. Times - News — Recipients of largess from the petroleum giant may have to disassociate themselves from the firm. Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach won't remove BP's name from its new sea otter habitat. ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Welcome to the fourth installment in a series in which I highlight some of my favorite voices online and beyond. Thus far we’ve featured sets by Raven Sings The Blues, Ponytone, Turquoise Wisdom and Cold Splinters.  Next up: The Rising Storm. Long... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Thursday night, May 20th, Aquarium Drunkard presents Jacuzzi Boys with Wounded Lion at Five Star Bars in downtown L.A. We’re giving away several pairs of tickets for the show. Wanna chance to go? Hit up the comments and leave your name and email ad... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Saturday night, May 8th, Aquarium Drunkard presents a co-headline bill: Warpaint/Priestbird at the Bootleg Theater. We’re giving away several pairs of tickets for the show. To enter: send an email to aquariumdrunkardcontests at gmail.com with your ... more info