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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 Mayo-loving, NC State diehard has fronted the alt-country band from Raleigh for almost two decades.
Their latest record, produced by Shooter Jennings, is called The Fear of Standing Still. It sees Barham turning 40 and balancing a life of making rock music while raising a family. The album also looks outward, tackling the complexity of Southern identity, generational trauma and political issues like reproductive rights…