Author Archives: postrockcafe
Snowdrops ~ Missing Island
What is the Missing Island? Snowdrops dances around the title, touching on multiple themes: the elements, the unconscious, the search for meaning and revelation. In the end, the missing island is open to interpretation: the piece that could complete us, if only
Snowdrops ~ Missing Island
What is the Missing Island? Snowdrops dances around the title, touching on multiple themes: the elements, the unconscious, the search for meaning and revelation. In the end, the missing island is open to interpretation: the piece that could complete us, if only
To Move ~ To Move
Anna Rose Carter, Ed Hamilton and Alex Kozobolis join forces as To Move, their self-titled album an invitation to muse on the nature of change and response. At its core, To Move is an album for two pianos, until (as Sonic Pieces
To Move ~ To Move
Anna Rose Carter, Ed Hamilton and Alex Kozobolis join forces as To Move, their self-titled album an invitation to muse on the nature of change and response. At its core, To Move is an album for two pianos, until (as Sonic Pieces
Neal Heppleston ~ Plankton and the Whale Shark
A double bassist is a perfect candidate to record music about the ocean depths, as the instrument lends itself well to low and lugubrious timbres. But bassist Neal Heppleston has even more in mind; each piece tells a story signaled by its title,
Neal Heppleston ~ Plankton and the Whale Shark
A double bassist is a perfect candidate to record music about the ocean depths, as the instrument lends itself well to low and lugubrious timbres. But bassist Neal Heppleston has even more in mind; each piece tells a story signaled by its title,
Noémi Büchi ~ Matter
Many artists give this advice, but in this case it’s true: one must listen to this album loud. Physicality is one of the stated features; when one feels the bass vibrate through one’s body and hears the synthesized sounds travel right
Noémi Büchi ~ Matter
Many artists give this advice, but in this case it’s true: one must listen to this album loud. Physicality is one of the stated features; when one feels the bass vibrate through one’s body and hears the synthesized sounds travel right
Jonas Colstrup ~ At the Crest
Many composers have tried to emulate the composing spirit of Jóhann Jóhannsson, but few have done so as convincingly as Jonas Colstrup. Having worked with the late artist on a pair of film scores, Colstrup was better poised than most to
Jonas Colstrup ~ At the Crest
Many composers have tried to emulate the composing spirit of Jóhann Jóhannsson, but few have done so as convincingly as Jonas Colstrup. Having worked with the late artist on a pair of film scores, Colstrup was better poised than most to
Feed Me To The Waves ~ Apart
Apart is the flip side to Intill (Close), albums released on either end of the pandemic and the political divide. The world did not change suddenly as much as it did swiftly; even young people are looking back at their early lives
Feed Me To The Waves ~ Apart
Apart is the flip side to Intill (Close), albums released on either end of the pandemic and the political divide. The world did not change suddenly as much as it did swiftly; even young people are looking back at their early lives
Daniel Bachman ~ Almanac Behind
Robert Frost wrote, “Some say the world will end in fire, others say in ice.” And now the world is dying, simultaneously freezing and burning. Everyone was right, and everyone was wrong. Climate change is producing incredible juxtapositions. As I
Daniel Bachman ~ Almanac Behind
Robert Frost wrote, “Some say the world will end in fire, others say in ice.” And now the world is dying, simultaneously freezing and burning. Everyone was right, and everyone was wrong. Climate change is producing incredible juxtapositions. As I
AVAWAVES ~ Savage Waters
AVAWAVES was the perfect choice to score the surf documentary Savage Waters. The ocean is in their compositional blood, while their debut album was appropriately titled Waves. The enthralling trailer provides an indication of the cinematic thrills, as a surfer chases a legend
AVAWAVES ~ Savage Waters
AVAWAVES was the perfect choice to score the surf documentary Savage Waters. The ocean is in their compositional blood, while their debut album was appropriately titled Waves. The enthralling trailer provides an indication of the cinematic thrills, as a surfer chases a legend
a closer listen 