Alvarius B. is the moniker of Alan Bishop, a musician and songwriter known for his work in shaping the facets of experimental and underground music. Co-founder of the avant-garde band Sun City Girls, Bishop has carved out a distinctive solo career since the mid-1990s, channeling his work through his Alvarius B. persona. He is characterized by his esoteric approach to songcraft and a fondness for darkly humorous, often cryptic lyrics. Alvarius B.'s work is noted for straddling genres, weaving together threads of folk, psychedelia, and world music influences, underpinned by a lo-fi, almost anarchic aesthetic.

Among his releases, "With a Beaker on the Burner and an Otter in the Oven" is a testament to his ability to merge sardonic wit with a diverse array of musical stylings, creating a singular sound that's hard to categorize. His album "Blood Operatives of the Barium Sunset" furthers this trademark sound, evoking a sense of mystery and challenge that engages the listener. The provocatively titled "What One Man Can Do with an Acoustic Guitar, Surely Another Can Do with His Hands Around the Neck of God" demonstrates Bishop's willingness to confront the listener with challenging themes and uncomfortable, yet compelling, realities. A consistent thread throughout Alvarius B.'s work is the subversion of conventional music structures, favoring instead a path that is as unpredictable as it is unique.

Genres

Experimental Psych

Latest Release

With a Beaker on the Burner and an Otter in the Oven

Alvarius B.

Album - 35 Tracks - Released November 3, 2017