Author Archives: postrockcafe

Christine Ott ~ Tabu OST

We’ve been waiting all year for Gizeh Records’ Dark Peak series to continue, and our patience has finally been rewarded.  Christine Ott‘s score to the 2012 film Tabu is mesmerizing and emotional, a worthy follow-up to the still-fresh Only Silence Remains. The original Tabu premiered in the

Christine Ott ~ Tabu OST

We’ve been waiting all year for Gizeh Records’ Dark Peak series to continue, and our patience has finally been rewarded.  Christine Ott‘s score to the 2012 film Tabu is mesmerizing and emotional, a worthy follow-up to the still-fresh Only Silence Remains. The original Tabu premiered in the

Sculpture ~ Form Foam

There’s no artist quite like Sculpture, a duo who has carved its own audio-visual identity and whose sound and look are instantly identifiable as their own.  The combination of creative electronics from Dan (Critter Party) Hayhurst and zoetrope animation from

Sculpture ~ Form Foam

There’s no artist quite like Sculpture, a duo who has carved its own audio-visual identity and whose sound and look are instantly identifiable as their own.  The combination of creative electronics from Dan (Critter Party) Hayhurst and zoetrope animation from

Svetlana Maraš and Bodies Under The Waterfall ~ Angry Ambient Artists Vol. 2

There’s been a lot of news to be angry about this year, from terrorism to Brexit to the U.S. presidential elections to the ongoing crisis in Syria.  What to do with all this anger?  The healthiest approach is to channel

Svetlana Maraš and Bodies Under The Waterfall ~ Angry Ambient Artists Vol. 2

There’s been a lot of news to be angry about this year, from terrorism to Brexit to the U.S. presidential elections to the ongoing crisis in Syria.  What to do with all this anger?  The healthiest approach is to channel

The Hardy Tree ~ Through Passages of Time

Six years have passed since The Fields Lie Sleeping Underneath, but during this time, Frances Castle (The Hardy Tree) has continued her work as an award-winning illustrator while also running the excellent Clay Pipe label.  Her illustrations hearken back to a kinder, simpler time, filled

The Hardy Tree ~ Through Passages of Time

Six years have passed since The Fields Lie Sleeping Underneath, but during this time, Frances Castle (The Hardy Tree) has continued her work as an award-winning illustrator while also running the excellent Clay Pipe label.  Her illustrations hearken back to a kinder, simpler time, filled

Tim Linghaus ~ Vhoir

One of the benefits of the digital era is that an EP can receive the same amount of attention as an album.  The short form is perfect for a debut, and Vhoir provides a good indication of Tim Linghaus‘ strengths while whetting the

Tim Linghaus ~ Vhoir

One of the benefits of the digital era is that an EP can receive the same amount of attention as an album.  The short form is perfect for a debut, and Vhoir provides a good indication of Tim Linghaus‘ strengths while whetting the

Stefano Guzzetti ~ Escape (music for a ballet)

With Escape (music for a ballet), composer/pianist Stefano Guzzetti completes the hat trick of having three releases reviewed at ACL in one year, a rarity for our site.  His music continues to be engaging, and the handmade packaging from Stella Recordings continues to entice.

Stefano Guzzetti ~ Escape (music for a ballet)

With Escape (music for a ballet), composer/pianist Stefano Guzzetti completes the hat trick of having three releases reviewed at ACL in one year, a rarity for our site.  His music continues to be engaging, and the handmade packaging from Stella Recordings continues to entice.

Broken20 ~ The Li Series

Glasgow’s Broken20 label is putting the finishing touches on the Li Series, which pairs music with short texts and photos.  The interdisciplinary nature of the project attracted us to this series, and many warm surprises are to be found within. Li refers to the “random

Broken20 ~ The Li Series

Glasgow’s Broken20 label is putting the finishing touches on the Li Series, which pairs music with short texts and photos.  The interdisciplinary nature of the project attracted us to this series, and many warm surprises are to be found within. Li refers to the “random

Cinders Ensemble ~ Lonely Eskimo

“Let’s get the band back together!”  That’s what Austin’s Cinders Ensemble has done after a long hiatus.  It’s been four years since they re-formed, and fifteen since their last recorded album, and the time off doesn’t show at all.  In the meantime,

Cinders Ensemble ~ Lonely Eskimo

“Let’s get the band back together!”  That’s what Austin’s Cinders Ensemble has done after a long hiatus.  It’s been four years since they re-formed, and fifteen since their last recorded album, and the time off doesn’t show at all.  In the meantime,