Author Archives: postrockcafe
Field Works ~ Ultrasonic
Bats are not very popular right now. They’ve received an inordinate amount of blame for the coronavirus, which was not their fault; and as a result, we feel kind of sorry for them. Thankfully, we’re able to make up for
Field Works ~ Ultrasonic
Bats are not very popular right now. They’ve received an inordinate amount of blame for the coronavirus, which was not their fault; and as a result, we feel kind of sorry for them. Thankfully, we’re able to make up for
Glass Museum ~ Reykjavik
Our first taste of Reykjavik was the peach-toned music video for “Abyss,” which is directed by Lucas Ruyssen and features the heartfelt dancing of Sofia Moreira. At first, there is only piano, a quiet kneeling, a drawing in of cloth; but
Glass Museum ~ Reykjavik
Our first taste of Reykjavik was the peach-toned music video for “Abyss,” which is directed by Lucas Ruyssen and features the heartfelt dancing of Sofia Moreira. At first, there is only piano, a quiet kneeling, a drawing in of cloth; but
Bungalovv ~ Donde Hubo Fuego
Donde Hubo Fuego (Where There Was Fire) is a perfect name for this release. The album seems drenched in flame, a sly and sinuous creature. The tone is dark and deep from its very first note, and seldom lightens. Only seconds
Bungalovv ~ Donde Hubo Fuego
Donde Hubo Fuego (Where There Was Fire) is a perfect name for this release. The album seems drenched in flame, a sly and sinuous creature. The tone is dark and deep from its very first note, and seldom lightens. Only seconds
Kate Carr ~ Where to begin
One of the most unexpected revivals during the COVID crisis has been letter writing, as people have yearned for a more personal touch than an email, text or Instagram post. Personal phone calls are also on the rise, as well
Kate Carr ~ Where to begin
One of the most unexpected revivals during the COVID crisis has been letter writing, as people have yearned for a more personal touch than an email, text or Instagram post. Personal phone calls are also on the rise, as well
Koki Nakano ~ Pre-Choreographed
This season we’ve witnessed a quiet explosion of choreographed piano videos, the most memorable from Koki Nakano. The title of the pianist’s latest album hints at its origins, as the artist was inspired while watching a dance performance in France. He
Koki Nakano ~ Pre-Choreographed
This season we’ve witnessed a quiet explosion of choreographed piano videos, the most memorable from Koki Nakano. The title of the pianist’s latest album hints at its origins, as the artist was inspired while watching a dance performance in France. He
aswekeepsearching ~ sleep
Puma, India post-rock quartet aswekeepsearching is about to release its first ambient album. Reflecting its title, Sleep is meant to induce rapid eye movement, and is accompanied by a series of restive videos, along with a different sunflower illustration for each track. The sunflowers
aswekeepsearching ~ sleep
Puma, India post-rock quartet aswekeepsearching is about to release its first ambient album. Reflecting its title, Sleep is meant to induce rapid eye movement, and is accompanied by a series of restive videos, along with a different sunflower illustration for each track. The sunflowers
Cites and Memory ~ Sounds for Lifting Hearts
The Cities and Memory label has been quiet this year, but they’ve returned with a timely gift. Having scoured their massive archive of sounds, they present Sounds for Lifting Hearts, a collection of cheerful selections that can be put to good use right
Cites and Memory ~ Sounds for Lifting Hearts
The Cities and Memory label has been quiet this year, but they’ve returned with a timely gift. Having scoured their massive archive of sounds, they present Sounds for Lifting Hearts, a collection of cheerful selections that can be put to good use right
Rone ~ Room With a View
Room With a View is a life-affirming album whose impact goes far beyond its theme of climate change. The overall impression is that of humans getting together, pooling their resources, working as one in a positive, imaginative fashion in order to
Rone ~ Room With a View
Room With a View is a life-affirming album whose impact goes far beyond its theme of climate change. The overall impression is that of humans getting together, pooling their resources, working as one in a positive, imaginative fashion in order to
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