Author Archives: postrockcafe
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
Jon Mueller ~ dHrAaNwDn
What a beautiful and elegant release. This is why I love records ~ not just the fidelity, but the sense of surprise (there’s no fast-forwarding through these grooves!), the possibility of elaborate packaging, the expansive art, and in this case,
Jon Mueller ~ dHrAaNwDn
What a beautiful and elegant release. This is why I love records ~ not just the fidelity, but the sense of surprise (there’s no fast-forwarding through these grooves!), the possibility of elaborate packaging, the expansive art, and in this case,
Werner Urban ~ Dworzac Towarowy
Dworzac Towarowy is a catchy record with an unusual construction: a set of field recordings rearranged into dance shapes. For comparison’s sake, think Coldcut’s “Natural Rhythm”, but with dominant percussion. The head starts to bob, the feet to tap as soon
Werner Urban ~ Dworzac Towarowy
Dworzac Towarowy is a catchy record with an unusual construction: a set of field recordings rearranged into dance shapes. For comparison’s sake, think Coldcut’s “Natural Rhythm”, but with dominant percussion. The head starts to bob, the feet to tap as soon
2 Hungry Bros. ~ Recipe for Disaster
Only $5 for an instrumental hip-hop tape, pocket-sized and ready to trade with friends? Sounds like 1980 all over again! This is the sort of tape that brings a smile to the face and makes the cassette resurgence make sense.
2 Hungry Bros. ~ Recipe for Disaster
Only $5 for an instrumental hip-hop tape, pocket-sized and ready to trade with friends? Sounds like 1980 all over again! This is the sort of tape that brings a smile to the face and makes the cassette resurgence make sense.
My Education ~ Schiphol
Yes, Schipol holds the post-rock staples: repetitive riffs, layers, dynamics and lengthy tracks, but those are about all the clichés you’ll find. Hailing from Austin, TX, My Education has been creating sounds since 1999. Their cast of members has rotated over
My Education ~ Schiphol
Yes, Schipol holds the post-rock staples: repetitive riffs, layers, dynamics and lengthy tracks, but those are about all the clichés you’ll find. Hailing from Austin, TX, My Education has been creating sounds since 1999. Their cast of members has rotated over
Sunset Graves ~ Dead Cities Hymnal
Save Fabric! This rallying cry was the starting point for the new album from Andy Fosberry (Sunset Graves), whose efforts helped to keep an exciting venue alive a few months back. As this standout track begins, one hears the sounds
Sunset Graves ~ Dead Cities Hymnal
Save Fabric! This rallying cry was the starting point for the new album from Andy Fosberry (Sunset Graves), whose efforts helped to keep an exciting venue alive a few months back. As this standout track begins, one hears the sounds
William Ryan Fritch ~ Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World
Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World is not only a great new film score from William Ryan Fritch, but the first installment of a brand new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. The film bemoans the decline of a
William Ryan Fritch ~ Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World
Birkitshi – Eagle Hunters in a New World is not only a great new film score from William Ryan Fritch, but the first installment of a brand new subscription series from Lost Tribe Sound. The film bemoans the decline of a
Where Will Music Head Next?
Brexit and Trump were each reactions to world events, and now the world is changing in response. In this time of tumult, where will music head next? In this article, we examine the trends and make a few prophecies. The
Where Will Music Head Next?
Brexit and Trump were each reactions to world events, and now the world is changing in response. In this time of tumult, where will music head next? In this article, we examine the trends and make a few prophecies. The
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