Author Archives: postrockcafe
Luís Antero ~ 1881
Luís Antero‘s 1881 is a walk into history, a celebration of exploration and a testament to the people of Portugal. In 1881, 42 intrepid adventurers left Lisbon to brave the mysterious mountains of Serra da Estrela. While the expedition was arduous, there
Luís Antero ~ 1881
Luís Antero‘s 1881 is a walk into history, a celebration of exploration and a testament to the people of Portugal. In 1881, 42 intrepid adventurers left Lisbon to brave the mysterious mountains of Serra da Estrela. While the expedition was arduous, there
Francesca Ter-Berg ~ In Eynem
This is turning out to be an incredible spring for cello music. Today we are spotlighting the debut EP from klezmer specialist Francesca Ter-Berg, who is also half of the duo Fran & Flora. Ter-Berg offers a unique take on the
Francesca Ter-Berg ~ In Eynem
This is turning out to be an incredible spring for cello music. Today we are spotlighting the debut EP from klezmer specialist Francesca Ter-Berg, who is also half of the duo Fran & Flora. Ter-Berg offers a unique take on the
Simon McCorry ~ And Where Are You Really From?
Simon McCorry‘s migration diptych becomes a trilogy with And Where Are You Really From?, which pushes beyond border issues into wider concepts. Louise van den Muyzenberg’s striking cover image makes the perfect entry point. The figures are dotted yet complementary ~
Simon McCorry ~ And Where Are You Really From?
Simon McCorry‘s migration diptych becomes a trilogy with And Where Are You Really From?, which pushes beyond border issues into wider concepts. Louise van den Muyzenberg’s striking cover image makes the perfect entry point. The figures are dotted yet complementary ~
Blackford Hill ~ Transmissions / Volume One
Simon Lewin’s recently founded Blackford Hill label continues its amazing run of releases with the charity compilation Transmissions / Volume One. All profits go to the housing and homelessness charity Shelter. The 2CD hardback edition is a treasure, with 32 pages of extras
Blackford Hill ~ Transmissions / Volume One
Simon Lewin’s recently founded Blackford Hill label continues its amazing run of releases with the charity compilation Transmissions / Volume One. All profits go to the housing and homelessness charity Shelter. The 2CD hardback edition is a treasure, with 32 pages of extras
Notre Dame de la Colline ~ Poèmes fous pour herbes fraîches
A lot may be written about the collective Founding our own Glorious Chapels, who brought us TorqueMadra a few years back. Remember those wondrous, glorious days when all we had to worry about were Brexit and Trump, and the pandemic was a
Notre Dame de la Colline ~ Poèmes fous pour herbes fraîches
A lot may be written about the collective Founding our own Glorious Chapels, who brought us TorqueMadra a few years back. Remember those wondrous, glorious days when all we had to worry about were Brexit and Trump, and the pandemic was a
Baulta ~ Another Second Chance
Finland post-rock quartet Baulta has emerged from the pandemic with a new album, prefaced by a pair of singles and a unified look. All the post-rock hallmarks are here: slow builds, big hooks, peaks and valleys, a sense of catharsis. The quartet
Baulta ~ Another Second Chance
Finland post-rock quartet Baulta has emerged from the pandemic with a new album, prefaced by a pair of singles and a unified look. All the post-rock hallmarks are here: slow builds, big hooks, peaks and valleys, a sense of catharsis. The quartet
Robert Honstein ~ Middle Ground
Middle Ground is an accessible experiment, a solid metaphor, and an engaging triptych. But the most memorable aspect of the 20-minute EP is the light show. It’s not clear how it’s being done, but dancing spheres frolic around violinist Kate Stenberg’s wrist
Robert Honstein ~ Middle Ground
Middle Ground is an accessible experiment, a solid metaphor, and an engaging triptych. But the most memorable aspect of the 20-minute EP is the light show. It’s not clear how it’s being done, but dancing spheres frolic around violinist Kate Stenberg’s wrist
Neo Geodesia ~ 2562 Neon Flames
Saphy Vong (Neo Geodesia) describes 2562 Neon Flames as “compositional schizophrenia or absurd fusion,” but the album is much more than that. As advertised, these sounds are fractured, dislodged, haphazardly stapled and sonically all over the map. This produces a disorienting
Neo Geodesia ~ 2562 Neon Flames
Saphy Vong (Neo Geodesia) describes 2562 Neon Flames as “compositional schizophrenia or absurd fusion,” but the album is much more than that. As advertised, these sounds are fractured, dislodged, haphazardly stapled and sonically all over the map. This produces a disorienting
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