Author Archives: postrockcafe
Glories ~ Put the Beast Out of Mind
Last year we called Birmingham collective Glories‘ debut Mother Reverb “smooth and uplifting”. These words also apply to the band’s sophomore effort; if anything, both qualities are found in even greater measures here. The tone is suggested by the album’s cover, which is
Glories ~ Put the Beast Out of Mind
Last year we called Birmingham collective Glories‘ debut Mother Reverb “smooth and uplifting”. These words also apply to the band’s sophomore effort; if anything, both qualities are found in even greater measures here. The tone is suggested by the album’s cover, which is
Specta Ciera ~ Overwintering
Winter music in summertime? The thought may sound strange in the Northern Hemisphere, but with a touch of fall chill in the late summer air, Overwintering is a hint of things to come. The short album was inspired by the change of
Specta Ciera ~ Overwintering
Winter music in summertime? The thought may sound strange in the Northern Hemisphere, but with a touch of fall chill in the late summer air, Overwintering is a hint of things to come. The short album was inspired by the change of
Deaf Center ~ Recount
The return of Deaf Center (Erik K. Skodvin & Otto A. Totland) is slow and precise, a soft haze descending upon the late days of summer. Each artist released an album earlier this year, but on this EP they perform together once
Deaf Center ~ Recount
The return of Deaf Center (Erik K. Skodvin & Otto A. Totland) is slow and precise, a soft haze descending upon the late days of summer. Each artist released an album earlier this year, but on this EP they perform together once
sleepmakeswaves ~ Love of Cartography
sleepmakeswaves declares its return in a big way in the first few seconds of the new album, as a single drum beat is immediately followed by a skittering of electronic drums and a cavalcade of guitars. As the title indicates, it’s
sleepmakeswaves ~ Love of Cartography
sleepmakeswaves declares its return in a big way in the first few seconds of the new album, as a single drum beat is immediately followed by a skittering of electronic drums and a cavalcade of guitars. As the title indicates, it’s
Kate Carr ~ Overheard in Doi Saket
Back in February, we reviewed Kate Carr‘s sound map Lost in Doi Saket, and expressed our desire for a physical release. Our wish has just been granted in an unusual way; Overheard in Doi Saket is presented as a sound card in
Kate Carr ~ Overheard in Doi Saket
Back in February, we reviewed Kate Carr‘s sound map Lost in Doi Saket, and expressed our desire for a physical release. Our wish has just been granted in an unusual way; Overheard in Doi Saket is presented as a sound card in
La Mar ~ Tides
There’s a good reason for the sophomore slump: bands have their whole lives to work up to their first album and only a year or two to produce their second. La Mar avoids this slump by stepping up in every
La Mar ~ Tides
There’s a good reason for the sophomore slump: bands have their whole lives to work up to their first album and only a year or two to produce their second. La Mar avoids this slump by stepping up in every
Barnes and Noble is Selling Records Again.
Is this the tipping point that vinyl addicts have been waiting for? As I walked into the store this morning, I saw something that I hadn’t seen in years: a display of brand new records. Let’s take a moment to
Barnes and Noble is Selling Records Again.
Is this the tipping point that vinyl addicts have been waiting for? As I walked into the store this morning, I saw something that I hadn’t seen in years: a display of brand new records. Let’s take a moment to
Kineskop ~ Kontékst
Late last year, we reviewed Already Dead Tapes’ 100th release, Document. We blinked, and they’re already up to #136! Kontékst is one of the label’s most intriguing releases, an investigation of time and the markings of time. The cassette is packed
Kineskop ~ Kontékst
Late last year, we reviewed Already Dead Tapes’ 100th release, Document. We blinked, and they’re already up to #136! Kontékst is one of the label’s most intriguing releases, an investigation of time and the markings of time. The cassette is packed
a closer listen 