Author Archives: postrockcafe
Sleevenotes ~ The Pain of Nostalgia
Sleevenotes‘ brand of post-rock owes a debt to The Echelon Effect and The American Dollar: major key melodies that dip ebullience in a sauce of melancholy. Like The Echelon Effect, Sleevenotes is one man (Brad Couture), whose multi-tracking lends the
Sleevenotes ~ The Pain of Nostalgia
Sleevenotes‘ brand of post-rock owes a debt to The Echelon Effect and The American Dollar: major key melodies that dip ebullience in a sauce of melancholy. Like The Echelon Effect, Sleevenotes is one man (Brad Couture), whose multi-tracking lends the
Nick Gill ~ Grey season
According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter. That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual
Nick Gill ~ Grey season
According to Nick Gill, the grey season is not a specific season, but a state of mind: a melancholic morass that may or may not coincide with the onset of winter. That time is growing near, but for many, a spiritual
A Ross Baker Septet
If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again. Then think again. In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues. But as this
A Ross Baker Septet
If you think you know Ross Baker, then think again. Then think again. In the past couple years, we’ve come to think of the London composer as an ambient artist, with a preference for piano and elegant monologues. But as this
Jonathan Badger ~ Verse
Cuneiform Records is celebrating a well-earned 30th anniversary. Since 1984, the Washington, D.C. label has achieved worldwide recognition for championing the unrecognized. The roster prizes quality over novelty, innovation over the status quo. The musicians they produce don’t just challenge
Jonathan Badger ~ Verse
Cuneiform Records is celebrating a well-earned 30th anniversary. Since 1984, the Washington, D.C. label has achieved worldwide recognition for championing the unrecognized. The roster prizes quality over novelty, innovation over the status quo. The musicians they produce don’t just challenge
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Felix Kubin ~ Chromdioxidgedächtnis
While few people whisper about a tape resurgence, cassette culture has continued unabated through the digital age. As John Mathews writes, “the cassette (is) the cheapest and most versatile format for the counterculture.” Felix Kubin‘s box set is both testimony and
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
Longstone ~ リサイクル risaikuru
リサイクル risaikuru is Linear Obsessional’s first vinyl release, an elaborate package that includes two photos and copious liner notes. It’s the best release the label has ever offered (out of 56 releases), and due to its subject matter, it’s an important
Katie Gately / Tlaotlon ~ Split
Fatcat’s split series has been ongoing since 1997, and after this 12″ is released, only one will remain. The series predates the digital age and has managed to last into the vinyl resurgence. Previous installments have featured Third Eye Foundation,
Katie Gately / Tlaotlon ~ Split
Fatcat’s split series has been ongoing since 1997, and after this 12″ is released, only one will remain. The series predates the digital age and has managed to last into the vinyl resurgence. Previous installments have featured Third Eye Foundation,
A Preserved Sound Trio
Krakow, Poland label Preserved Sound kicks off the new season with a trio of cold weather albums from piano and percussion duo Tess Said So, piano and electronic composer North Side Drive and multi-instrumentalist Richard Youngs. It’s hard not to notice the similarity between the
A Preserved Sound Trio
Krakow, Poland label Preserved Sound kicks off the new season with a trio of cold weather albums from piano and percussion duo Tess Said So, piano and electronic composer North Side Drive and multi-instrumentalist Richard Youngs. It’s hard not to notice the similarity between the
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