Author Archives: postrockcafe
James Murray ~ Mount View
In 2012, James Murray released Floods, a metaphorical reaction to annual flooding in the Welsh mountains. A meditation on loss, The Land Bridge, followed in 2013. The deeply personal Mount View completes this trilogy. Quiet and meditative, it still manages to convey a sense
James Murray ~ Mount View
In 2012, James Murray released Floods, a metaphorical reaction to annual flooding in the Welsh mountains. A meditation on loss, The Land Bridge, followed in 2013. The deeply personal Mount View completes this trilogy. Quiet and meditative, it still manages to convey a sense
Geins’t Naït + Laurent Petitgand ~ Je vous dis
When the work of a decades-old recording act still sounds potent, we know that we are in the presence of talent. The post-industrial sounds of Geins’t Naït are balanced here by the modern composition of Laurent Petitgand, to this date best known for his
Geins’t Naït + Laurent Petitgand ~ Je vous dis
When the work of a decades-old recording act still sounds potent, we know that we are in the presence of talent. The post-industrial sounds of Geins’t Naït are balanced here by the modern composition of Laurent Petitgand, to this date best known for his
Roll the Dice ~ Until Silence
There’s nothing that can’t be improved by adding an orchestra. Stockholm duo Roll the Dice was already an industry favorite, thanks in great part to their 2011 breakthrough album, In Dust. Until Silence puts them over the top. This is sonic experimentation at
Roll the Dice ~ Until Silence
There’s nothing that can’t be improved by adding an orchestra. Stockholm duo Roll the Dice was already an industry favorite, thanks in great part to their 2011 breakthrough album, In Dust. Until Silence puts them over the top. This is sonic experimentation at
Thomas Ankersmit ~ Figueroa Terrace
In our Spring Music Preview, we commented on the fact that Thomas Ankersmit and Valerio Tricoli followed up their Forma II collaboration by releasing albums on the same day. While both albums are experimental, Ankersmit concentrates on the electronic aspect of the production
Thomas Ankersmit ~ Figueroa Terrace
In our Spring Music Preview, we commented on the fact that Thomas Ankersmit and Valerio Tricoli followed up their Forma II collaboration by releasing albums on the same day. While both albums are experimental, Ankersmit concentrates on the electronic aspect of the production
Mitchel Davidovitz ~ Window of Normalization
According to Nielsen ratings, the average American watches 34 hours of television a week. This stunning statistic alone may explain the dulling of the nation’s competitive edge. It also explains the common feeling of not having enough free time; what little time
Mitchel Davidovitz ~ Window of Normalization
According to Nielsen ratings, the average American watches 34 hours of television a week. This stunning statistic alone may explain the dulling of the nation’s competitive edge. It also explains the common feeling of not having enough free time; what little time
Apta ~ Sparks and Sines
After numerous singles and EPs over the past few years, the new album from Apta has finally arrived. This is a good time for the release, as Barry Smethurst has been moving in a more electronic direction of late; only one of
Apta ~ Sparks and Sines
After numerous singles and EPs over the past few years, the new album from Apta has finally arrived. This is a good time for the release, as Barry Smethurst has been moving in a more electronic direction of late; only one of
Whizz Kid ~ There’s Conjuring to Be Done
We recognize that ceramic panda from somewhere, but where? It’s the mascot of Bearsuit Records, whose last instrumental release, Jikan Ga Nai, greatly impressed our reviewer Chris Redfearn last year. Following their tradition of releasing unconventional records, Bearsuit has turned its attention
Whizz Kid ~ There’s Conjuring to Be Done
We recognize that ceramic panda from somewhere, but where? It’s the mascot of Bearsuit Records, whose last instrumental release, Jikan Ga Nai, greatly impressed our reviewer Chris Redfearn last year. Following their tradition of releasing unconventional records, Bearsuit has turned its attention
Frédéric Nogray ~ Wuritagu
After a trio of spring discs, the taâlem label now rests on the brink of its 100th release. With 99 CD3″ offerings under its collective belt, the label is single-handedly keeping the format alive. The kindred minds at Hibernate / Rural
Frédéric Nogray ~ Wuritagu
After a trio of spring discs, the taâlem label now rests on the brink of its 100th release. With 99 CD3″ offerings under its collective belt, the label is single-handedly keeping the format alive. The kindred minds at Hibernate / Rural
