Author Archives: postrockcafe

Lauki ~ Waiting for the thaw

It’s been a while since we’ve had a new score to a silent film (the last being We Stood Like Kings’ Berlin), but we’d love to hear more!  The latest comes from Mikel Lauki, who identifies his base location as Antarctica.

Lauki ~ Waiting for the thaw

It’s been a while since we’ve had a new score to a silent film (the last being We Stood Like Kings’ Berlin), but we’d love to hear more!  The latest comes from Mikel Lauki, who identifies his base location as Antarctica.

Whale Fall ~ The Madrean

The digital version of Whale Fall‘s sophomore album made an immediate splash when it was released in mid-December, appearing on Echoes and Dust’s fine year-end Top 20 list, as well as a number of post-rock lists.  The Madrean is now set to drop on

Whale Fall ~ The Madrean

The digital version of Whale Fall‘s sophomore album made an immediate splash when it was released in mid-December, appearing on Echoes and Dust’s fine year-end Top 20 list, as well as a number of post-rock lists.  The Madrean is now set to drop on

Utu Lautturi ~ Nielu

Two years ago, we had the privilege of reviewing Utu Lautturi‘s debut EP, Korpinkorva.  The Finnish artist has just completed his first full-length album, and we find it astonishingly powerful ~ so we’ve included a video premiere and interview as well!

Utu Lautturi ~ Nielu

Two years ago, we had the privilege of reviewing Utu Lautturi‘s debut EP, Korpinkorva.  The Finnish artist has just completed his first full-length album, and we find it astonishingly powerful ~ so we’ve included a video premiere and interview as well!

Peals ~ Seltzer

Peals has never sounded like the work of two bass players (Future Islands’ William Cashion and Double Dagger’s Bruce Willen).  2013 debut Walking Field demonstrated a wide variety of influences, from ambient to surf rock, while showcasing the talents of cellist Kate

Peals ~ Seltzer

Peals has never sounded like the work of two bass players (Future Islands’ William Cashion and Double Dagger’s Bruce Willen).  2013 debut Walking Field demonstrated a wide variety of influences, from ambient to surf rock, while showcasing the talents of cellist Kate

William Ryan Fritch ~ Revisionist

Revisionist is the final piece of William Ryan Fritch‘s 10-album Leave Me Subscription Series, which we’ve been covering from the start.  From packaging to execution, it’s a perfect finale. Throughout the past year, we’ve been blessed to receive new music from Fritch nearly every

William Ryan Fritch ~ Revisionist

Revisionist is the final piece of William Ryan Fritch‘s 10-album Leave Me Subscription Series, which we’ve been covering from the start.  From packaging to execution, it’s a perfect finale. Throughout the past year, we’ve been blessed to receive new music from Fritch nearly every

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith ~ Euclid

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is a new voice in music, and by this we mean not only that she is a new artist, but that her music sounds fresh as well.  As with every type of innovation, it’s a combination of

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith ~ Euclid

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith is a new voice in music, and by this we mean not only that she is a new artist, but that her music sounds fresh as well.  As with every type of innovation, it’s a combination of

Rich’s Picks: Best Film Scores

The Golden Globes ceremony has already taken place, and the Oscar and BAFTA nominees have been named.  Did any of these groups get it right?  Here’s a rundown of Original Film Score nominees, plus a list of some they missed.

Rich’s Picks: Best Film Scores

The Golden Globes ceremony has already taken place, and the Oscar and BAFTA nominees have been named.  Did any of these groups get it right?  Here’s a rundown of Original Film Score nominees, plus a list of some they missed.

Frédéric Nogray ~ Merua

Merua begins abruptly, with a grinding noise like that of a rusty propeller.  The sound disappears rapidly, exposing a sonic bed of insect activity.  The listener has been warned ~ this field recording will not be entirely placid. Recorded in Honduras,

Frédéric Nogray ~ Merua

Merua begins abruptly, with a grinding noise like that of a rusty propeller.  The sound disappears rapidly, exposing a sonic bed of insect activity.  The listener has been warned ~ this field recording will not be entirely placid. Recorded in Honduras,