Since American Aquarium‘s 2006 debut Antique Hearts, the Raleigh roots rockers have garnered plenty of (deserved) Whiskeytown comparisons. With rollicking E Street-flavored heartland rock like “Mary, ...

Earlier this year, American Aquarium passed the 20-year mark as a band, but frontman BJ Barham isn’t tapping the brakes. The independent, roots-rock outfit is closing out 2025 with a flurry of shows ...

“In our live show the band’s like a freight train that never lets up,” said frontman BJ Barham in a statement. “And for this record I really wanted to showcase how big and anthemic we can be.” And big ...

He kept his band afloat even after every member quit. He fashioned a breakthrough album with the help of a star who wasn’t then a star. He honors Southern heritage in his songs, but isn’t afraid to ...

American Aquarium lean into the punk side of their sound in the new song “Crier,” the first track off their upcoming album The Fear of Standing Still. Out July 26 via Losing Side Records/Thirty Tigers ...

North Carolina alt-country rockers American Aquarium are Americana royalty now. But their Orlando shows are special, because our city was one of the first scenes that helped propel them. Unlike other ...

The Fear of Standing Still, the 10th album from unstoppable country-rock road warriors American Aquarium, might be the Raleigh band’s best. Without question, it’s the best place to start to get ...

Come for the condiment talk, stay for the critical examination of toxic masculinity. Today on World Cafe, we've got a fascinating conversation with BJ Barham of American Aquarium. The Duke's ...

American Aquarium have a fall tour scheduled in 2017, and band leader BJ Barham has revealed the group's new lineup. After his entire band decided to pursue other interests, BJ Barham looks ahead at ...

Minutes before 2 p.m. Sunday, BJ Barham, guitar case in hand, came through the door of a southeast Lincoln home. Settling in a folding chair in front of the fireplace, the American Aquarium singer and ...

The miraculous run of basketball success for North Carolina State in this year's NCAA tournaments has BJ Barham in a familiar position - on tour. Barham, founder and frontman of Raleigh-based ...