Author Archives: postrockcafe
Sophie Hutchings ~ Echoes in the Valley
During the pandemonium of the past year, many of us yearned to get away from it all for rest, reflection and replenishment. Sophie Hutchings, whom we usually associate with the sea, found refuge in a quiet corner of the Byron
Sophie Hutchings ~ Echoes in the Valley
During the pandemonium of the past year, many of us yearned to get away from it all for rest, reflection and replenishment. Sophie Hutchings, whom we usually associate with the sea, found refuge in a quiet corner of the Byron
Anne Bakker | René Aquarius | Rutger Zuydervelt ~ Hallucine
The press release states, this album “was never meant to exist.” The fact that it does exists means it occupies a liminal territory between real and unreal, planned and unplanned. Raw matter – pre-recorded detritus from Anne Bakker and René Aquarius – was given
Anne Bakker | René Aquarius | Rutger Zuydervelt ~ Hallucine
The press release states, this album “was never meant to exist.” The fact that it does exists means it occupies a liminal territory between real and unreal, planned and unplanned. Raw matter – pre-recorded detritus from Anne Bakker and René Aquarius – was given
Richard Skelton ~ Stur / Sutr
Richard Skelton has been incredibly active during the pandemic, releasing a wide variety of albums on Aeolian Editions. These include Talus, a bright-toned diptych inspired by rock debris; Four Workings, with meditations drawn from a divination deck; and The Hollows, a sonic reflection of
Richard Skelton ~ Stur / Sutr
Richard Skelton has been incredibly active during the pandemic, releasing a wide variety of albums on Aeolian Editions. These include Talus, a bright-toned diptych inspired by rock debris; Four Workings, with meditations drawn from a divination deck; and The Hollows, a sonic reflection of
Cities and Memory ~ The Chimes
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls / It tolls for thee. John Donne’s words echo through the years, bearing new associations for each generation. The bells toll to tell the hour; they toll to gather people in;
Cities and Memory ~ The Chimes
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls / It tolls for thee. John Donne’s words echo through the years, bearing new associations for each generation. The bells toll to tell the hour; they toll to gather people in;
M. Sage ~ Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright
M. Sage gathers a stellar collection of collaborators on Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright: Ned Milligan, Josh Mason, Hakobune and more. But the real star of the project is Wallace Stevens. Each track is inspired by and named for a line in
M. Sage ~ Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright
M. Sage gathers a stellar collection of collaborators on Wants a Diamond Pivot Bright: Ned Milligan, Josh Mason, Hakobune and more. But the real star of the project is Wallace Stevens. Each track is inspired by and named for a line in
Hania Rani & Dobrawa Szocher ~ Inner Symphonies
Fresh from Music for Film and Theatre, Hania Rani teams with renowned cellist and childhood friend Dobrawa Szocher for the exquisite Inner Symphonies. The album was conceived during the pandemic as the composers considered how they might encourage each other and offer hope through their
Hania Rani & Dobrawa Szocher ~ Inner Symphonies
Fresh from Music for Film and Theatre, Hania Rani teams with renowned cellist and childhood friend Dobrawa Szocher for the exquisite Inner Symphonies. The album was conceived during the pandemic as the composers considered how they might encourage each other and offer hope through their
Golden Hymns Sing ‘Hurrrah’ ~ The Great Dystopian Songbook II: Songs of Blood
The shadow of GY!BE looms large over Golden Hymns Sing ‘Hurrah’, but it’s a welcoming shadow, with comforting wings. Less than a year has passed since the first installment of The Great Dystopian Songbook was published, but since then, little has occurred
Golden Hymns Sing ‘Hurrrah’ ~ The Great Dystopian Songbook II: Songs of Blood
The shadow of GY!BE looms large over Golden Hymns Sing ‘Hurrah’, but it’s a welcoming shadow, with comforting wings. Less than a year has passed since the first installment of The Great Dystopian Songbook was published, but since then, little has occurred
SEIMS ~ FOUR
It should be obvious that FOUR is SEIMS‘ fourth album, but it’s not that simple. SEIMS – originally a solo project – made a turn toward its current direction with the release of 3 and 3.1 a year and a half apart, eventually merged as 3 +
SEIMS ~ FOUR
It should be obvious that FOUR is SEIMS‘ fourth album, but it’s not that simple. SEIMS – originally a solo project – made a turn toward its current direction with the release of 3 and 3.1 a year and a half apart, eventually merged as 3 +
a closer listen 