Author Archives: postrockcafe
Mark John McEncroe ~ Dark Clouds in Life
Dark Clouds in Life is a rare creature, an album about depression that isn’t depressing. Through it all ~ and especially in the album’s core, “Natalie’s Suite” ~ the composer remains empathetic and above all, hopeful. Due to its approach, the
Mark John McEncroe ~ Dark Clouds in Life
Dark Clouds in Life is a rare creature, an album about depression that isn’t depressing. Through it all ~ and especially in the album’s core, “Natalie’s Suite” ~ the composer remains empathetic and above all, hopeful. Due to its approach, the
Lullatone ~ Thinking About Thursdays
How would Japan’s Shawn and Yoshimi (Lullatone) follow up their happy set of seasonal EPs? By releasing a song every Thursday for a year, leaving a contrail of joyful, exuberant, child-friendly music in their wake, like 52 toys dropped on
Lullatone ~ Thinking About Thursdays
How would Japan’s Shawn and Yoshimi (Lullatone) follow up their happy set of seasonal EPs? By releasing a song every Thursday for a year, leaving a contrail of joyful, exuberant, child-friendly music in their wake, like 52 toys dropped on
木目鳥 ~ Mokumedori
Performance artist Mokumedori goes all out. She creates a distinct persona (actually a pair of personas, big Mokumedori and little Mokumedori), makes her own masks and props, and decorates her stages and songs with fairy tale images and sounds. She’s an original
木目鳥 ~ Mokumedori
Performance artist Mokumedori goes all out. She creates a distinct persona (actually a pair of personas, big Mokumedori and little Mokumedori), makes her own masks and props, and decorates her stages and songs with fairy tale images and sounds. She’s an original
Endless Melancholy ~ Music for Quiet Mornings (Reissue)
Five years have passed since the initial release of Music for Quiet Mornings, and much has unfolded during that time. Since 2012, our website has taken off to welcome heights, while the stature of Endless Melancholy has risen considerably. Earlier this year, we featured the
Endless Melancholy ~ Music for Quiet Mornings (Reissue)
Five years have passed since the initial release of Music for Quiet Mornings, and much has unfolded during that time. Since 2012, our website has taken off to welcome heights, while the stature of Endless Melancholy has risen considerably. Earlier this year, we featured the
Kryshe ~ Insights
Insights by Kryshe is a wonderful surprise. I had no prior knowledge of the artist, or how the music might sound. But after I listened to it, I was happy I knew nothing at all beforehand. While the music is
Kryshe ~ Insights
Insights by Kryshe is a wonderful surprise. I had no prior knowledge of the artist, or how the music might sound. But after I listened to it, I was happy I knew nothing at all beforehand. While the music is
Umor Rex ~ March Batch
Moody soundscapes, crisp electronics, suspense film synth and layered voice: the four artists in Umor Rex’s March Batch might not attend the same parties, but they are united here by date and design. This may be the label’s best batch
Umor Rex ~ March Batch
Moody soundscapes, crisp electronics, suspense film synth and layered voice: the four artists in Umor Rex’s March Batch might not attend the same parties, but they are united here by date and design. This may be the label’s best batch
High Plains ~ Cinderland
Cinderland was recorded in a cold Wisconsin winter and reflects the barren landscape, the wide open spaces, and the interminable passage of time. The sound is sparse, measured, and deep, a melding of Mark Bridges’ cello and the contributions of Scott
High Plains ~ Cinderland
Cinderland was recorded in a cold Wisconsin winter and reflects the barren landscape, the wide open spaces, and the interminable passage of time. The sound is sparse, measured, and deep, a melding of Mark Bridges’ cello and the contributions of Scott
Martin Pale ~ Semantic Saturation
When does noise become music, and vice versa? When does repetition become semantic saturation, and when does saturation regain meaning? These are the noble questions of Danish sound artist Martin Pale, whose latest effort provides a concise investigation of these properties. Over
Martin Pale ~ Semantic Saturation
When does noise become music, and vice versa? When does repetition become semantic saturation, and when does saturation regain meaning? These are the noble questions of Danish sound artist Martin Pale, whose latest effort provides a concise investigation of these properties. Over
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