Author Archives: postrockcafe
An Eilean Spring (Part I): Jason Van Wyk & Chris Dooks
One of our favorite labels of 2015 continues to come on strong in 2016. The difference this year is that the label has made a conscious effort to expand its sound palette. Spring’s releases begin in the ambient vein, but
An Eilean Spring (Part I): Jason Van Wyk & Chris Dooks
One of our favorite labels of 2015 continues to come on strong in 2016. The difference this year is that the label has made a conscious effort to expand its sound palette. Spring’s releases begin in the ambient vein, but
Hummingbird ~ Glade
Six years ago, I reviewed Our Fearful Symmetry, a gorgeous album by a mysterious ambient artist called Hummingbird. I led an exhaustive search to discover who the artist might be, and came so close that I named some of the artist’s
Hummingbird ~ Glade
Six years ago, I reviewed Our Fearful Symmetry, a gorgeous album by a mysterious ambient artist called Hummingbird. I led an exhaustive search to discover who the artist might be, and came so close that I named some of the artist’s
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere. is a relatively new Belgian label now approaching its first anniversary. Launched last June by Niels Geybels, the label has been slowly upping its production numbers, and as older releases have sold out, is now beginning to re-release
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere.
Audio. Visuals. Atmosphere. is a relatively new Belgian label now approaching its first anniversary. Launched last June by Niels Geybels, the label has been slowly upping its production numbers, and as older releases have sold out, is now beginning to re-release
The Unfathomless Series: artificial memory trace, David Vélez & Bruno Duplant
The Unfathomless series (the younger sibling of the Mystery Sea label, currently on hiatus) returns with two very different soundscapes: a night in Australia’s Garig Gunak Barlu with Slavek Kwi (artificial memory trace) and a “dilapidated mass of sound” from
The Unfathomless Series: artificial memory trace, David Vélez & Bruno Duplant
The Unfathomless series (the younger sibling of the Mystery Sea label, currently on hiatus) returns with two very different soundscapes: a night in Australia’s Garig Gunak Barlu with Slavek Kwi (artificial memory trace) and a “dilapidated mass of sound” from
Usti Waya ~ From Dust, We Rise
Few albums deserve comparison to Godspeed You! Black Emperor, but this one fits the bill. From Dust, We Rise is an ambitious vision to which the artist commits his full attention. Every component is massive, from the inspiration to the presentation
Usti Waya ~ From Dust, We Rise
Few albums deserve comparison to Godspeed You! Black Emperor, but this one fits the bill. From Dust, We Rise is an ambitious vision to which the artist commits his full attention. Every component is massive, from the inspiration to the presentation
Various Artists ~ Spectral Sounds
Spectral Sounds is a booklet and USB card containing seven works of sound art that debuted at Austria’s Musikpavillon at Hofgarten Innsbruck. Every week a new piece would appear, a public treat as well as a wonderful opportunity for the artists
Various Artists ~ Spectral Sounds
Spectral Sounds is a booklet and USB card containing seven works of sound art that debuted at Austria’s Musikpavillon at Hofgarten Innsbruck. Every week a new piece would appear, a public treat as well as a wonderful opportunity for the artists
Antonymes ~ (For Now We See) Through A Glass Dimly
The music of Antonymes (Ian M. Hazeldine) has always reverberated with an inherent sadness, graced by a tinge of holiness. On his newest effort, this yearning tone is reflected by the title, a reference to the 13th Chapter of Corinthians: for
Antonymes ~ (For Now We See) Through A Glass Dimly
The music of Antonymes (Ian M. Hazeldine) has always reverberated with an inherent sadness, graced by a tinge of holiness. On his newest effort, this yearning tone is reflected by the title, a reference to the 13th Chapter of Corinthians: for
José Soberanes ~ The Rising Tide
There’s something special about this release, which is apparent even on the very first play. The Rising Tide is not only an extremely intimate album, but one that gives equal billing to field recording and music. The result is akin to
José Soberanes ~ The Rising Tide
There’s something special about this release, which is apparent even on the very first play. The Rising Tide is not only an extremely intimate album, but one that gives equal billing to field recording and music. The result is akin to
a closer listen 