Author Archives: postrockcafe
Zu ~ Jhator
Zu‘s Jhator is one of the early highlights of the spring season, a toothy, moody, cavernous record inspired by Tibetan funeral practices. These side-long tracks use repetition and propulsion to inspire a trance-like state. By the end, one feels as if one has
Zu ~ Jhator
Zu‘s Jhator is one of the early highlights of the spring season, a toothy, moody, cavernous record inspired by Tibetan funeral practices. These side-long tracks use repetition and propulsion to inspire a trance-like state. By the end, one feels as if one has
Iceland Symphony Orchestra ~ Recurrence
A sense of wonder develops when one realizes one is listening to one of the year’s best albums. This takes a while to solidify ~ first impressions are hard to trust ~ but by the tenth play or so, it hardens.
Iceland Symphony Orchestra ~ Recurrence
A sense of wonder develops when one realizes one is listening to one of the year’s best albums. This takes a while to solidify ~ first impressions are hard to trust ~ but by the tenth play or so, it hardens.
Nordic Affect ~ Raindamage
The compositions of Daniel Bjarnason, Valgeir Sigurðsson, Anna Thorvaldsdottir and more are brought to life by Nordic Affect and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra on a pair of Sono Luminus releases. Together, they represent a strain of both Icelandic music and modern composition: one that appeals as much
Nordic Affect ~ Raindamage
The compositions of Daniel Bjarnason, Valgeir Sigurðsson, Anna Thorvaldsdottir and more are brought to life by Nordic Affect and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra on a pair of Sono Luminus releases. Together, they represent a strain of both Icelandic music and modern composition: one that appeals as much
S S S S ~ Just Dead Stars for Dead Eyes
Remastered for vinyl by Lawrence English, Just Dead Stars for Dead Eyes should be able to attract a wider audience than it did in its original incarnation as a cassette. But first let’s thank the Italian Haunter label, who believed in the
S S S S ~ Just Dead Stars for Dead Eyes
Remastered for vinyl by Lawrence English, Just Dead Stars for Dead Eyes should be able to attract a wider audience than it did in its original incarnation as a cassette. But first let’s thank the Italian Haunter label, who believed in the
Saltland ~ A Common Truth
Is that a diamond? No, it’s a piece of melting ice, a symbol of A Common Truth that represents a seemingly undeniable piece of evidence. And yet, in this new era of “post truth” and “alternate facts”, there may be no
Saltland ~ A Common Truth
Is that a diamond? No, it’s a piece of melting ice, a symbol of A Common Truth that represents a seemingly undeniable piece of evidence. And yet, in this new era of “post truth” and “alternate facts”, there may be no
Deison | Mingle ~ Innersurface
The subject of time has proven to be a gushing borehole for creative types. From Proust reminiscing and reflecting upon what once was, to William Basinski evincing humanity’s decaying mortality, artists have clung to this passing intangibility with fingers of butter
Deison | Mingle ~ Innersurface
The subject of time has proven to be a gushing borehole for creative types. From Proust reminiscing and reflecting upon what once was, to William Basinski evincing humanity’s decaying mortality, artists have clung to this passing intangibility with fingers of butter
Monolyth & Cobalt ~ The Dunen Diaries
Eilean Records was our Label of the Year in 2016, and has now reached a milestone 50th release. It’s the rare instance in which the cover number matches the release number, as artists are allowed to choose their own. But in
Monolyth & Cobalt ~ The Dunen Diaries
Eilean Records was our Label of the Year in 2016, and has now reached a milestone 50th release. It’s the rare instance in which the cover number matches the release number, as artists are allowed to choose their own. But in
Nomadic Female DJ Troupe ~ Mix One
We’re going on a picnic, yay! Do we have everything? Walkman? Check. Amplifiers? Check. Microphone? Check. Circuit board? Check. Turntable? Check. Wires? Check. Okay, looks like we’re set! *walking, walking, walking* Hey Francine, this looks like a great spot! *unpacking*
Nomadic Female DJ Troupe ~ Mix One
We’re going on a picnic, yay! Do we have everything? Walkman? Check. Amplifiers? Check. Microphone? Check. Circuit board? Check. Turntable? Check. Wires? Check. Okay, looks like we’re set! *walking, walking, walking* Hey Francine, this looks like a great spot! *unpacking*
a closer listen 