Author Archives: postrockcafe
The Splendid Ghetto Pipers ~ Die Gute Besserung
The Splendid Ghetto Pipers make an excellent first impression. The duo’s name is intriguing, as is that of their label (Rain, Dear! Recordings and Revelations). The press release is written in an Old English Style in which Many Words are Capitalized.
The Splendid Ghetto Pipers ~ Die Gute Besserung
The Splendid Ghetto Pipers make an excellent first impression. The duo’s name is intriguing, as is that of their label (Rain, Dear! Recordings and Revelations). The press release is written in an Old English Style in which Many Words are Capitalized.
Cosmic Monster ~ Cosmic Monster
Over the course of the last year, Cosmic Monster has grown into its name. First came Coaxial Transmission, boasting hard drums, synthesizer and a horror movie theme. Then came Knifehead/The Drift, inspired by the kaiju of Pacific Rim. (Great monsters, but why did they always
Cosmic Monster ~ Cosmic Monster
Over the course of the last year, Cosmic Monster has grown into its name. First came Coaxial Transmission, boasting hard drums, synthesizer and a horror movie theme. Then came Knifehead/The Drift, inspired by the kaiju of Pacific Rim. (Great monsters, but why did they always
Folklore Tapes ~ Chthonic Cities
Folklore Tapes is one of the industry’s most distinctive labels. Their ongoing mission is to “research and soundtrack” the traditions of Devon, Lancashire and outlying areas, and to present the results in bespoke editions: hardback books, booklets and cassettes. Their
Folklore Tapes ~ Chthonic Cities
Folklore Tapes is one of the industry’s most distinctive labels. Their ongoing mission is to “research and soundtrack” the traditions of Devon, Lancashire and outlying areas, and to present the results in bespoke editions: hardback books, booklets and cassettes. Their
Kate Carr ~ Lost in Doi Saket
Lost in Doi Saket is a unique release that can only be experienced on Kate Carr‘s website: a Google sound map with approximately sixty pins representing sixty Soundcloud field recordings. Click on the pin, see a photo of the location, listen to
Kate Carr ~ Lost in Doi Saket
Lost in Doi Saket is a unique release that can only be experienced on Kate Carr‘s website: a Google sound map with approximately sixty pins representing sixty Soundcloud field recordings. Click on the pin, see a photo of the location, listen to
Porya Hatami ~ Shallow
After so many snowfalls and ice storms, spring will eventually arrive. Porya Hatami is known for being seasonally aware; Land and Land Remixes focused on autumn and winter, while Shallow offers a soundtrack for the spring thaw. Hatami sets a sonic table for the
Porya Hatami ~ Shallow
After so many snowfalls and ice storms, spring will eventually arrive. Porya Hatami is known for being seasonally aware; Land and Land Remixes focused on autumn and winter, while Shallow offers a soundtrack for the spring thaw. Hatami sets a sonic table for the
Twink ~ Happy Houses
Do you like ice cream and gumdrops, Casios and candy canes, toy pianos and porcelain bunnies? Boy, do we have an album for you! Toytronica is not a widespread genre, which is fortunate for fans, as it’s relatively easy to
Twink ~ Happy Houses
Do you like ice cream and gumdrops, Casios and candy canes, toy pianos and porcelain bunnies? Boy, do we have an album for you! Toytronica is not a widespread genre, which is fortunate for fans, as it’s relatively easy to
Hobo Cubes ~ Apex Ideals
With thirty releases in the past three years, it’s fair to say that Hobo Cubes (Montreal’s Francesco De Gallo) has had his ups and downs. But over the course of the last year, the artist has been honing his craft, trying to
Hobo Cubes ~ Apex Ideals
With thirty releases in the past three years, it’s fair to say that Hobo Cubes (Montreal’s Francesco De Gallo) has had his ups and downs. But over the course of the last year, the artist has been honing his craft, trying to
Joel St. Julien ~ Mine
When most people hear the phrase “dance music”, they think of nightclubs. But this is dance music for a dance performance, a surprisingly avant-garde set that challenges and entertains in the same breath. Joel St. Julien‘s work follows in the
Joel St. Julien ~ Mine
When most people hear the phrase “dance music”, they think of nightclubs. But this is dance music for a dance performance, a surprisingly avant-garde set that challenges and entertains in the same breath. Joel St. Julien‘s work follows in the
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