Author Archives: postrockcafe
Poppy Ackroyd ~ Resolve
From the opening seconds of “Paper”, one can hear something intriguing going on: clacks and taps, and soon other instruments as well. On Resolve, Poppy Ackroyd continues to expand her compositional horizons, incorporating a host of collaborators while continuing to master multiple instruments
Poppy Ackroyd ~ Resolve
From the opening seconds of “Paper”, one can hear something intriguing going on: clacks and taps, and soon other instruments as well. On Resolve, Poppy Ackroyd continues to expand her compositional horizons, incorporating a host of collaborators while continuing to master multiple instruments
Ghost Flute & Dice ~ Kropsbygning
One pauses for a moment, uncertain how to proceed. Tentatively, gingerly, one begins to unfold the flaps of the CD cover, and is rewarded with three-dimensional cut-outs. The Danish word kropsbygning means shape, structure or spacial arrangement, and the cover is a physical
Ghost Flute & Dice ~ Kropsbygning
One pauses for a moment, uncertain how to proceed. Tentatively, gingerly, one begins to unfold the flaps of the CD cover, and is rewarded with three-dimensional cut-outs. The Danish word kropsbygning means shape, structure or spacial arrangement, and the cover is a physical
Strië ~ Perpetual Journey
Perpetual Journey is inspired by the heartbreaking story of Laika the space dog, sent to an unwitting death in the most frightening of circumstances. Looking outside the capsule, the creature had no sense of scale, or purpose, or the weight of
Strië ~ Perpetual Journey
Perpetual Journey is inspired by the heartbreaking story of Laika the space dog, sent to an unwitting death in the most frightening of circumstances. Looking outside the capsule, the creature had no sense of scale, or purpose, or the weight of
Aaron Martin ~ A Room Now Empty
A Room Now Empty is a sequel of sorts to Day Has Ended, the concept of a day lengthened to that of a lifetime. On the prior album, Aaron Martin teamed with Christoph Berg; here he records solo once more, playing everything from his
Aaron Martin ~ A Room Now Empty
A Room Now Empty is a sequel of sorts to Day Has Ended, the concept of a day lengthened to that of a lifetime. On the prior album, Aaron Martin teamed with Christoph Berg; here he records solo once more, playing everything from his
Brandon Locher ~ EP1
Many of our readers are familiar with Brandon Locher, but until now they may not have known his name. The artist has released LPs as The Meets and Stage Hands, and is now finally appearing as himself. His template continues to
Brandon Locher ~ EP1
Many of our readers are familiar with Brandon Locher, but until now they may not have known his name. The artist has released LPs as The Meets and Stage Hands, and is now finally appearing as himself. His template continues to
First Rebirth ~ Abyss Is Calling
Last year we wrote about a resurgence in instrumental industrial music. Much of this resurgence has come from unexpected camps, as the grime and electronic fields have nudged their way back to the dark side. But there are still a
First Rebirth ~ Abyss Is Calling
Last year we wrote about a resurgence in instrumental industrial music. Much of this resurgence has come from unexpected camps, as the grime and electronic fields have nudged their way back to the dark side. But there are still a
Francis MacDonald ~ Hamilton Mausoleum Suite
Two things should be said upfront. This album is about Hamilton, but not about that Hamilton; and it’s about a mausoleum, but it’s not morose. Not that any expected rapping, but the title does imply the funereal. A further surprise is that Francis
Francis MacDonald ~ Hamilton Mausoleum Suite
Two things should be said upfront. This album is about Hamilton, but not about that Hamilton; and it’s about a mausoleum, but it’s not morose. Not that any expected rapping, but the title does imply the funereal. A further surprise is that Francis
Ian Hawgood + Giulio Aldinucci ~ Consequence Shadows
Ian Hawgood‘s second January collaboration is far different from his first. Although the music is still ambient, and the cover art (Eirik Holmøyvik) equally stunning, this duo’s sonic palette has been expanded to include field recordings and electronics. Where Faintly Recollected is
Ian Hawgood + Giulio Aldinucci ~ Consequence Shadows
Ian Hawgood‘s second January collaboration is far different from his first. Although the music is still ambient, and the cover art (Eirik Holmøyvik) equally stunning, this duo’s sonic palette has been expanded to include field recordings and electronics. Where Faintly Recollected is
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