Author Archives: postrockcafe
Third Coast Percussion ~ Paddle to the Sea
First came Holling C. Holling’s beloved 1941 children’s book, in which a young boy carved a Native American figure and set him on a journey to the sea, from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. 25 years later, a
Third Coast Percussion ~ Paddle to the Sea
First came Holling C. Holling’s beloved 1941 children’s book, in which a young boy carved a Native American figure and set him on a journey to the sea, from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. 25 years later, a
Ljerke ~ Ljerke
For years, many assumed that the Frisian words of Jan Kleefstra were untranslatable, but their mystery is the key to their appeal. The Kleefstra brothers have been enchanting audiences for years by pairing intriguing textures with solemn poetry. On this
Ljerke ~ Ljerke
For years, many assumed that the Frisian words of Jan Kleefstra were untranslatable, but their mystery is the key to their appeal. The Kleefstra brothers have been enchanting audiences for years by pairing intriguing textures with solemn poetry. On this
Misha Mishajashvili ~ 2018
Estonia’s Misha Mishajashvili has been releasing music since the turn of the decade, offering a score to the decline of the Soviet Empire. As global conditions grow starker, the artist’s vision grows bleaker. Even so, the fact that his releases tend to
Misha Mishajashvili ~ 2018
Estonia’s Misha Mishajashvili has been releasing music since the turn of the decade, offering a score to the decline of the Soviet Empire. As global conditions grow starker, the artist’s vision grows bleaker. Even so, the fact that his releases tend to
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
