Author Archives: postrockcafe
rotor plus ~ FUGUE STATES -before-
“When you order the ‘cassette,’ you will get a pencil.” This seems like a perfect sentence for 2020, a flubbing of expectations through which something is offered and something is taken away. FUGUE STATES -before- is the first of a two-part
rotor plus ~ FUGUE STATES -before-
“When you order the ‘cassette,’ you will get a pencil.” This seems like a perfect sentence for 2020, a flubbing of expectations through which something is offered and something is taken away. FUGUE STATES -before- is the first of a two-part
Limpet Space Race / Orchestra of St. John’s ~ We Are Water
This two-part series highlights the effects of climate change from the Himalayas to Ethiopia, as instability at the top of the world leads to instability at the bottom. Recognizing the threat to the most basic of human needs, the electronic
Limpet Space Race / Orchestra of St. John’s ~ We Are Water
This two-part series highlights the effects of climate change from the Himalayas to Ethiopia, as instability at the top of the world leads to instability at the bottom. Recognizing the threat to the most basic of human needs, the electronic
Jessica Moss ~ Opened Ending
All too often, record labels are seen as corporate entities, focused on profit. This year, we’ve seen the opposite, as labels such as Constellation have released projects whose proceeds go directly to the artists. The Corona Borealis Longplay Singles Series is their new initiative,
Jessica Moss ~ Opened Ending
All too often, record labels are seen as corporate entities, focused on profit. This year, we’ve seen the opposite, as labels such as Constellation have released projects whose proceeds go directly to the artists. The Corona Borealis Longplay Singles Series is their new initiative,
Folklore Tapes ~ Tales of the Monstone
Folklore Tapes has been relatively quiet this year, but the label was not going to miss Halloween, especially when sitting on a tale boasting bunnies, the occult and the plague. The 12″ Tales of the Monstone is offered in another elaborate package
Folklore Tapes ~ Tales of the Monstone
Folklore Tapes has been relatively quiet this year, but the label was not going to miss Halloween, especially when sitting on a tale boasting bunnies, the occult and the plague. The 12″ Tales of the Monstone is offered in another elaborate package
ACL 2020 ~ Music for Haunted Houses
In 2020, the entire world became a haunted house. Buildings were deserted, town squares were emptied, and a million people died of a new virus. We became terrified of an unseen enemy. Any person could be an asymptomatic carrier. On
ACL 2020 ~ Music for Haunted Houses
In 2020, the entire world became a haunted house. Buildings were deserted, town squares were emptied, and a million people died of a new virus. We became terrified of an unseen enemy. Any person could be an asymptomatic carrier. On
All Together Now ~ The AMPLIFY Encore
During the pandemic, most festivals either retreated or closed. AMPLIFY 2020 went in the opposite direction. We blinked and 50 more tracks, EPs and albums came out, including the best of the bunch! For six months, the repurposed online festival has
All Together Now ~ The AMPLIFY Encore
During the pandemic, most festivals either retreated or closed. AMPLIFY 2020 went in the opposite direction. We blinked and 50 more tracks, EPs and albums came out, including the best of the bunch! For six months, the repurposed online festival has
Vieo Abiungo ~ At Once, There Was No Horizon
If one were to take one of every orchestral instrument, march them into the jungle, and play while surrounded by curious birds and baboons, one might be able to replicate the sound of Vieo Abiungo. As an alter ego of William
Vieo Abiungo ~ At Once, There Was No Horizon
If one were to take one of every orchestral instrument, march them into the jungle, and play while surrounded by curious birds and baboons, one might be able to replicate the sound of Vieo Abiungo. As an alter ego of William
VeldHans ~ The Becalming
“An Englishman and an American in Amsterdam” joined forces during the pandemic to produce VeldHans. The album sounds like the warmth of a fire, a glass of spirits and an open story book. Jonathan Brown (Dusty Stray) and Stuart Cullen (Pilote)
VeldHans ~ The Becalming
“An Englishman and an American in Amsterdam” joined forces during the pandemic to produce VeldHans. The album sounds like the warmth of a fire, a glass of spirits and an open story book. Jonathan Brown (Dusty Stray) and Stuart Cullen (Pilote)
a closer listen 