Author Archives: postrockcafe
Federico Durand ~ Herbario
The Laaps imprint continues with its final entry of spring, released on the cusp of summer. As some recall, each album begins where the last leaves off, which means Federico Durand‘s “Salvia” proceeds from the mouth of Stijn Huwels and Tomoyoshi Date’s “A
Federico Durand ~ Herbario
The Laaps imprint continues with its final entry of spring, released on the cusp of summer. As some recall, each album begins where the last leaves off, which means Federico Durand‘s “Salvia” proceeds from the mouth of Stijn Huwels and Tomoyoshi Date’s “A
SØVN Records ~ Music for queuing at the supermarket
When it comes to “most hated genres,” supermarket music comes in second only to elevator music. SØVN Records hopes to change all that with its 30th release, a creative compilation from across its 6-year roster. Where else might we always
SØVN Records ~ Music for queuing at the supermarket
When it comes to “most hated genres,” supermarket music comes in second only to elevator music. SØVN Records hopes to change all that with its 30th release, a creative compilation from across its 6-year roster. Where else might we always
Cheryl E. Leonard ~ Schism
“If your home were on fire, what item would you rescue first?” In 2019, the top answer was the laptop. During the pandemic, we became even more attached to our electronic devices. It’s hard to imagine getting through our lockdowns without
Cheryl E. Leonard ~ Schism
“If your home were on fire, what item would you rescue first?” In 2019, the top answer was the laptop. During the pandemic, we became even more attached to our electronic devices. It’s hard to imagine getting through our lockdowns without
Dustin O’Halloran ~ Silfur
A pandemic affords the opportunity for reflection, even in those who prefer to look forward. Dustin O’Halloran is one of these people, although given his expansive, award-studded history, one would imagine he’d be happy to dwell on his triumphs. Silfur was recorded
Dustin O’Halloran ~ Silfur
A pandemic affords the opportunity for reflection, even in those who prefer to look forward. Dustin O’Halloran is one of these people, although given his expansive, award-studded history, one would imagine he’d be happy to dwell on his triumphs. Silfur was recorded
Gaspar Claus ~ Adrienne
Considering how often we’ve typed his name, it’s shocking to realize that Gaspar Claus has never recorded a solo album. The cellist first came to our attention a decade ago as part of FareWell Poetry ~ a collective whose alumni have continued
Gaspar Claus ~ Adrienne
Considering how often we’ve typed his name, it’s shocking to realize that Gaspar Claus has never recorded a solo album. The cellist first came to our attention a decade ago as part of FareWell Poetry ~ a collective whose alumni have continued
giant skeletons ~ Von Belkinrode nach Bellingroth: an Audio-Geography
I’m a bit envious of Nico Walser (giant skeletons), who has made great use of his pandemic time in recording an audio geography of his hometown of Engelskirchen, Germany. Such a project has been on my bucket list for a
giant skeletons ~ Von Belkinrode nach Bellingroth: an Audio-Geography
I’m a bit envious of Nico Walser (giant skeletons), who has made great use of his pandemic time in recording an audio geography of his hometown of Engelskirchen, Germany. Such a project has been on my bucket list for a
CORIN ~ Enantiodromia
And now, today’s vocabulary word. Enantiodromia is “the tendency for things to turn into their opposites,” especially when it comes to the mind: despair to hope, sorrow to joy, confusion to resolve. According to Carl Jung, the mind seeks equilibrium after
CORIN ~ Enantiodromia
And now, today’s vocabulary word. Enantiodromia is “the tendency for things to turn into their opposites,” especially when it comes to the mind: despair to hope, sorrow to joy, confusion to resolve. According to Carl Jung, the mind seeks equilibrium after
Pan Daijing ~ Jade 玉观音
In many ways, Jade 玉观音 is the opposite of Lack, although one might regard the two as operating in compliment, approaching from different sides of Pan Daijing‘s personality. After the success of that vital 2017 release, we wished only the best for the
Pan Daijing ~ Jade 玉观音
In many ways, Jade 玉观音 is the opposite of Lack, although one might regard the two as operating in compliment, approaching from different sides of Pan Daijing‘s personality. After the success of that vital 2017 release, we wished only the best for the
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