Author Archives: postrockcafe
In Snow ~ ef-fort
One can trace the evolution of Birmingham, Alabama quartet In Snow via their Bandcamp page: a promising demo, a fuzzy live EP, and now a debut album. We’ve heard these songs evolve over time, and each step has been more surefooted than
In Snow ~ ef-fort
One can trace the evolution of Birmingham, Alabama quartet In Snow via their Bandcamp page: a promising demo, a fuzzy live EP, and now a debut album. We’ve heard these songs evolve over time, and each step has been more surefooted than
LCNL 044: Snowfall Tapes Winter Mix
Deep in the heart of ski country, surrounded by snow and winter tourists, a homegrown tape label lives and thrives. Snowfall Tapes opened its doors in 2013. We’re proud to present this label mix and interview with founder Rick Meredith.
LCNL 044: Snowfall Tapes Winter Mix
Deep in the heart of ski country, surrounded by snow and winter tourists, a homegrown tape label lives and thrives. Snowfall Tapes opened its doors in 2013. We’re proud to present this label mix and interview with founder Rick Meredith.
Lost Trail ~ Blacked Out Passages
Lost Trail‘s latest album is their smoothest flowing work to date, a suite of drones, loops and recordings that address past lives. The title may refer to drinking, redaction or loss of memory, but it may also be applied to
Lost Trail ~ Blacked Out Passages
Lost Trail‘s latest album is their smoothest flowing work to date, a suite of drones, loops and recordings that address past lives. The title may refer to drinking, redaction or loss of memory, but it may also be applied to
Petrels ~ Mima
Petrels albums are like little mysteries. Oliver Barrett’s songs are always about more than they seem. Even the instrumentals have hidden stories. The press releases provide clues, but the rest is up to the listener. Mima is no exception. Barrett’s second album
Petrels ~ Mima
Petrels albums are like little mysteries. Oliver Barrett’s songs are always about more than they seem. Even the instrumentals have hidden stories. The press releases provide clues, but the rest is up to the listener. Mima is no exception. Barrett’s second album
Dhow ~ Dhow
“Dronegaze” is the word that Ryan Huber (Sujo, Olekranon) uses to describe the sound of his new project, a collaboration with Sean Moore (Lid Emba). We’re usually leery of new genre tags, but in this case, Huber has gotten it
Dhow ~ Dhow
“Dronegaze” is the word that Ryan Huber (Sujo, Olekranon) uses to describe the sound of his new project, a collaboration with Sean Moore (Lid Emba). We’re usually leery of new genre tags, but in this case, Huber has gotten it
Damian Valles ~ Exposure
In extreme temperatures, one can become frostbitten in a matter of minutes. Even layered clothing can pose a problem, as sweat fails to evaporate, increasing one’s susceptibility to the cold. Exposure is the sound of isolation, not necessarily from other people
Damian Valles ~ Exposure
In extreme temperatures, one can become frostbitten in a matter of minutes. Even layered clothing can pose a problem, as sweat fails to evaporate, increasing one’s susceptibility to the cold. Exposure is the sound of isolation, not necessarily from other people
V/A ~ 15 Shades of White
Last night’s blizzard lent multiple shades of white to the region: the muted white of the sky before snowfall, the grey of falling flakes, the filtered blue of fading light at sunset, the sharp, bright white of morning beneath a
V/A ~ 15 Shades of White
Last night’s blizzard lent multiple shades of white to the region: the muted white of the sky before snowfall, the grey of falling flakes, the filtered blue of fading light at sunset, the sharp, bright white of morning beneath a
Sebastiane Hegarty ~ Four walks around a year
How well do you know the soundscape of your own neighborhood? Are you in tune with the seasonal changes, the cries of different birds, the direction in which they migrate, the flow of local river banks and drainage systems? Do
Sebastiane Hegarty ~ Four walks around a year
How well do you know the soundscape of your own neighborhood? Are you in tune with the seasonal changes, the cries of different birds, the direction in which they migrate, the flow of local river banks and drainage systems? Do
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