Author Archives: postrockcafe
Often the Thinker ~ Better Part of Vice
Oh, those beautiful horns and strings! The horns are the first instruments to appear on Better Part of Vice, easing the listener gently into the gorgeously languid “Quarter or Half of Greater or Less,” a track title that makes one question the
Often the Thinker ~ Better Part of Vice
Oh, those beautiful horns and strings! The horns are the first instruments to appear on Better Part of Vice, easing the listener gently into the gorgeously languid “Quarter or Half of Greater or Less,” a track title that makes one question the
Kate Carr ~ endings
Kate Carr is a global sound student. Her journeys, both physical and metaphorical, have opened her ears to the possibilities inherent in space-based sound: the ability to pinpoint a sound to a specific location, as well as the threads that
Kate Carr ~ endings
Kate Carr is a global sound student. Her journeys, both physical and metaphorical, have opened her ears to the possibilities inherent in space-based sound: the ability to pinpoint a sound to a specific location, as well as the threads that
Flaming Pines ~ Tiny Portraits (Swedish Series)
Flaming Pines’ Tiny Portraits series has reached #16! The latest batch is the Swedish series, and contains recordings from Tobias Hellkvist, Peter Olsén, Kate Carr and Dag Rosenqvist. It’s the quietest batch to date, perfect for the post-holiday blur. The inspiration for the first
Flaming Pines ~ Tiny Portraits (Swedish Series)
Flaming Pines’ Tiny Portraits series has reached #16! The latest batch is the Swedish series, and contains recordings from Tobias Hellkvist, Peter Olsén, Kate Carr and Dag Rosenqvist. It’s the quietest batch to date, perfect for the post-holiday blur. The inspiration for the first
Winter Music Preview 2017: The Next 100
New year, new music ~ we’ve never had this many releases to share so early in the year, and we’re already psyched for 2017! January begins a new season of hope: a fresh notebook, a blank slate, a field of snow
Winter Music Preview 2017: The Next 100
New year, new music ~ we’ve never had this many releases to share so early in the year, and we’re already psyched for 2017! January begins a new season of hope: a fresh notebook, a blank slate, a field of snow
Various Artists ~ Anticipation of an Uncertain Future
How wonderful to wake up in a new year with new music! Preserved Sound has just posted a brand-new compilation with a fitting title, Anticipation of an Uncertain Future. The sounds are soothing, peaceful and above all, hopeful ~ a perfect
Various Artists ~ Anticipation of an Uncertain Future
How wonderful to wake up in a new year with new music! Preserved Sound has just posted a brand-new compilation with a fitting title, Anticipation of an Uncertain Future. The sounds are soothing, peaceful and above all, hopeful ~ a perfect
ACL 2016: The Top 20 Albums of the Year
The last album we reviewed this year ended up being the best ~ in light of the title, a fitting end. Our cover image is taken from its lead video; the actress seems to be giving the album a closer listen.
ACL 2016: The Top 20 Albums of the Year
The last album we reviewed this year ended up being the best ~ in light of the title, a fitting end. Our cover image is taken from its lead video; the actress seems to be giving the album a closer listen.
ACL 2016: Top Ten Rock and Post-Rock
As autumn approached, we were worried; where were all the good rock and post-rock albums? But at the end of the year, they entered in a flurry. What began as a disappointing year turned out to be incredibly solid ~
ACL 2016: Top Ten Rock and Post-Rock
As autumn approached, we were worried; where were all the good rock and post-rock albums? But at the end of the year, they entered in a flurry. What began as a disappointing year turned out to be incredibly solid ~
ACL 2016: Top Ten Modern Composition
This year’s most competitive category overflows with life, even though some of its subject matter is death. This is a golden era for modern composition, which borrows from its ancestors in classical music but pushes it forward for newer generations.
ACL 2016: Top Ten Modern Composition
This year’s most competitive category overflows with life, even though some of its subject matter is death. This is a golden era for modern composition, which borrows from its ancestors in classical music but pushes it forward for newer generations.
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