Author Archives: postrockcafe

Beware of Safety ~ Lotusville

A double LP, one pink and one purple, Lotusville brings joy to both the eyes and ears.  This bright explosion symbolizes “the true Los Angeles”, the city that wakes up when the rest of the city goes to sleep.  Beware of Safety refers

Beware of Safety ~ Lotusville

A double LP, one pink and one purple, Lotusville brings joy to both the eyes and ears.  This bright explosion symbolizes “the true Los Angeles”, the city that wakes up when the rest of the city goes to sleep.  Beware of Safety refers

Sneak Previews!

Visit the News page for over 75 preview tracks from Arms and Sleepers, Balmorhea, Bing & Ruth, Cinchel, Clark, Jakob, Lost Trail, Mono, Radian, Richard Skelton and much, much more!  It’s the best way to stay informed!

Sneak Previews!

Visit the News page for over 75 preview tracks from Arms and Sleepers, Balmorhea, Bing & Ruth, Cinchel, Clark, Jakob, Lost Trail, Mono, Radian, Richard Skelton and much, much more!  It’s the best way to stay informed!

A Giant Fern ~ September Crop

Portuguese cassette label A Giant Fern kicks off the season with a variety-packed quartet, featuring the feathered beauty of øjeRum, the quiet menace of Micromelancolié, the dark alchemy of Hidden Persuaders and the sci-fi symphonies of Roadside Picnic & Charles Barabé.  Each release

A Giant Fern ~ September Crop

Portuguese cassette label A Giant Fern kicks off the season with a variety-packed quartet, featuring the feathered beauty of øjeRum, the quiet menace of Micromelancolié, the dark alchemy of Hidden Persuaders and the sci-fi symphonies of Roadside Picnic & Charles Barabé.  Each release

Thomas Carnacki / Vulcanus 68 ~ Split LP

If you think the cover is great, wait ’til you see the vinyl.  And if you think the vinyl is great, wait ’til you hear the music.  This disturbingly elegant split LP is a perfect October release, and would make

Thomas Carnacki / Vulcanus 68 ~ Split LP

If you think the cover is great, wait ’til you see the vinyl.  And if you think the vinyl is great, wait ’til you hear the music.  This disturbingly elegant split LP is a perfect October release, and would make

Last Ex ~ S/T

“Well, great,” said Simon to Olivier.  “Now what are we going to do with this thing?”  The thing in question was an ambient soundtrack for a horror film, and the duo had just been told it would no longer be

Last Ex ~ S/T

“Well, great,” said Simon to Olivier.  “Now what are we going to do with this thing?”  The thing in question was an ambient soundtrack for a horror film, and the duo had just been told it would no longer be

Matthew Gandy & BJ Nilsen ~ The Acoustic City

The Acoustic City is a 224-page book that includes a 75-minute CD.  One can imagine it as required reading for sound studies students, but it possesses the same readability as Angus Carlyle and Cathy Lane’s On Listening and In the Field: The Art of

Matthew Gandy & BJ Nilsen ~ The Acoustic City

The Acoustic City is a 224-page book that includes a 75-minute CD.  One can imagine it as required reading for sound studies students, but it possesses the same readability as Angus Carlyle and Cathy Lane’s On Listening and In the Field: The Art of

U SCO ~ Treffpunkt

U SCO alternately defines itself as “avant-punk” and “progressive rock with a heartcore heart”, but their defining force is that of controlled chaos.  A live fave around the Portland area, this trio rocks with the force of ten.  The band

U SCO ~ Treffpunkt

U SCO alternately defines itself as “avant-punk” and “progressive rock with a heartcore heart”, but their defining force is that of controlled chaos.  A live fave around the Portland area, this trio rocks with the force of ten.  The band

Hanan ~ Sonder

Hanan’s preferred timbre may be post-rock, but debut album Sonder contains other timbres as well: ambient, electronic, even a hint of modern composition.  The Minneapolis quartet is more concerned with music than genre, and its debut album provides a wealth of sounds

Hanan ~ Sonder

Hanan’s preferred timbre may be post-rock, but debut album Sonder contains other timbres as well: ambient, electronic, even a hint of modern composition.  The Minneapolis quartet is more concerned with music than genre, and its debut album provides a wealth of sounds