Author Archives: postrockcafe
Opcion ~ MONOS/UND
There may be a name for the type of music produced by Opcion (formerly Ad-Hinc), but if so, it hasn’t been invented yet. In MONOS/UND, we hear hints of John Carpenter, Ben Frost and Ricardo Donoso: a slowly uncurling mass of synths, accompanied
Opcion ~ MONOS/UND
There may be a name for the type of music produced by Opcion (formerly Ad-Hinc), but if so, it hasn’t been invented yet. In MONOS/UND, we hear hints of John Carpenter, Ben Frost and Ricardo Donoso: a slowly uncurling mass of synths, accompanied
Federico Albanese ~ The Blue Hour
Twilight arrives earlier these days, coinciding with the end of the work day. As the sun sets, the air takes on a blue tinge, reflecting the sky. Snowscapes amplify the effect, akin to a thin transparency lowered gently across the
Federico Albanese ~ The Blue Hour
Twilight arrives earlier these days, coinciding with the end of the work day. As the sun sets, the air takes on a blue tinge, reflecting the sky. Snowscapes amplify the effect, akin to a thin transparency lowered gently across the
Seas Inside and Out ~ Stefano Guzzetti and David Cordero
Home Normal’s latest albums ~ one released on the last day of 2015, the other released this week ~ each serve as soundtracks to the sea. The first of these works, Stefano Guzzetti‘s Ensemble, suggests the sea through its cover image and sound,
Seas Inside and Out ~ Stefano Guzzetti and David Cordero
Home Normal’s latest albums ~ one released on the last day of 2015, the other released this week ~ each serve as soundtracks to the sea. The first of these works, Stefano Guzzetti‘s Ensemble, suggests the sea through its cover image and sound,
AMULETS ~ Sierra Highs
Want to do something good in the new year ~ to make a difference, and in so doing, receive some lovely music? Do you have a dollar? We know how to put it to good use. AMULETS’ new EP is
AMULETS ~ Sierra Highs
Want to do something good in the new year ~ to make a difference, and in so doing, receive some lovely music? Do you have a dollar? We know how to put it to good use. AMULETS’ new EP is
aitänna77 ~ Patterns for Smartness
Patterns for Smartness provides a perfect example of something we’ve been talking about for weeks: the alluring cover. One look at that art and we knew we wanted to review the album ~ we just had to listen to be sure that
aitänna77 ~ Patterns for Smartness
Patterns for Smartness provides a perfect example of something we’ve been talking about for weeks: the alluring cover. One look at that art and we knew we wanted to review the album ~ we just had to listen to be sure that
The Big Ship ~ Searchlight Casting
Two and a half years have passed since our review of A Circle Is Forever, and Chicago / Philadelphia duo The Big Ship have taken the ensuing time to hone their craft ~ whenever they’re home from school, they get together and jam,
The Big Ship ~ Searchlight Casting
Two and a half years have passed since our review of A Circle Is Forever, and Chicago / Philadelphia duo The Big Ship have taken the ensuing time to hone their craft ~ whenever they’re home from school, they get together and jam,
Asphodel ~ Aokigahara, The Black Sea of Trees
One of our Top Ten Ambient Releases of 2012 has just been reissued on red vinyl, and given the fact that the initial release had a print run of only 50, this is a perfect opportunity to discover what one
Asphodel ~ Aokigahara, The Black Sea of Trees
One of our Top Ten Ambient Releases of 2012 has just been reissued on red vinyl, and given the fact that the initial release had a print run of only 50, this is a perfect opportunity to discover what one
Rich’s Picks: Best Film Scores
The film industry honors scores based on their use in movies. But our angle is different; we’re more interested in how scores work as albums. This means our preferences are a bit different from others. After a lot of viewing,
Rich’s Picks: Best Film Scores
The film industry honors scores based on their use in movies. But our angle is different; we’re more interested in how scores work as albums. This means our preferences are a bit different from others. After a lot of viewing,
