Author Archives: postrockcafe
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
Alex Augier ~ Germination
Our eyes were first drawn to the Roly Porter remix, but Alex Augier‘s Germination succeeds on its own merits. The high-profile name does its job, and the association is apt, as this music should appeal to fans of Third Law. Like Porter, Augier allows
Alex Augier ~ Germination
Our eyes were first drawn to the Roly Porter remix, but Alex Augier‘s Germination succeeds on its own merits. The high-profile name does its job, and the association is apt, as this music should appeal to fans of Third Law. Like Porter, Augier allows
Joshua Bonnetta ~ Low Islands / Videobasic ~ To our good friends in the Western Alps
Italy’s Canti Magnetici label gets into the spirit of winter with a pair of cold cabin tapes. The first leaves the safety of the cabin to travel into the storm; the second stays inside and makes a pleasant racket. Joshua
Joshua Bonnetta ~ Low Islands / Videobasic ~ To our good friends in the Western Alps
Italy’s Canti Magnetici label gets into the spirit of winter with a pair of cold cabin tapes. The first leaves the safety of the cabin to travel into the storm; the second stays inside and makes a pleasant racket. Joshua
Jonas Reinhardt ~ Conclave Surge
The last Jonas Reinhardt album we reviewed was accompanied by a DVD; this time, the visuals are left to the mind. The cover is the exception, implying holiness and hush: one might see candles in this image, or the pipes of
Jonas Reinhardt ~ Conclave Surge
The last Jonas Reinhardt album we reviewed was accompanied by a DVD; this time, the visuals are left to the mind. The cover is the exception, implying holiness and hush: one might see candles in this image, or the pipes of
Bana Haffar ~ Matiere
All manner of gorgeous tracks occupy Bana Haffar‘s Soundcloud page, many unreleased. The Los Angeles artist has been swiftly building her sonic resume over the past two years, and Matiere is her latest public declaration. This follow-up to last year’s Alif 12″ sees her continue
Bana Haffar ~ Matiere
All manner of gorgeous tracks occupy Bana Haffar‘s Soundcloud page, many unreleased. The Los Angeles artist has been swiftly building her sonic resume over the past two years, and Matiere is her latest public declaration. This follow-up to last year’s Alif 12″ sees her continue
Zenjungle ~ Fragmented Lives
2018’s first great drone album comes from Zenjungle (Phil Gardelis) and extends the genre’s current hot streak. Political disruption, environmental degradation and the refugee crisis have been terrible developments for humanity, but a great inspiration for artists. Like recording artist
Zenjungle ~ Fragmented Lives
2018’s first great drone album comes from Zenjungle (Phil Gardelis) and extends the genre’s current hot streak. Political disruption, environmental degradation and the refugee crisis have been terrible developments for humanity, but a great inspiration for artists. Like recording artist
