Author Archives: postrockcafe
LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)
Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator. Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time. We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us
LCNL 048 ~ Waves Approaching (Selected by Phirnis)
Vienna’s Kai Ginkel, aka Phirnis, is a true sonic originator. Progressing from experimental noise to intricate drone, he’s made an incredible impact in a short period of time. We last featured the artist with 2013’s Feeding Lions, and he’s just presented us
Valerio Tricoli ~ Miseri Lares
Miseri Lares is a hauntingly gorgeous album, the type that would be just perfect for fall ~ yet it’s also perfect for any dark, storm-swept day. When the weather outside matches the sounds inside, the listener feels at one with the
Valerio Tricoli ~ Miseri Lares
Miseri Lares is a hauntingly gorgeous album, the type that would be just perfect for fall ~ yet it’s also perfect for any dark, storm-swept day. When the weather outside matches the sounds inside, the listener feels at one with the
Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights
Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life). The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety. Constellation is a consistently
Hiss Tracts ~ Shortwave Nights
Shortwave Nights is the first physical documentation of the long-standing collaboration between David Bryant (Godspeed You! Black Emperor/Set Fire to Flames) and Kevin Doria (Growing/Total Life). The expectations are understandably high, but there’s no need for anxiety. Constellation is a consistently
Lerin / Hystad ~ Mount Buzhou
Mount Buzhou is a mythological Chinese mountain that once supported the heavens; according to legend, when the water god Gong Gong smashed his head against it, the skies had to be repaired. This is a great concept for an album
Lerin / Hystad ~ Mount Buzhou
Mount Buzhou is a mythological Chinese mountain that once supported the heavens; according to legend, when the water god Gong Gong smashed his head against it, the skies had to be repaired. This is a great concept for an album
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Mark Lyken | Emma Dove ~ Mirror Lands
We last encountered Mark Lyken and Emma Dove a year ago with their installation-based EP and video The Terrestrial Sea. Their new work expands on the work of that prior release and continues an investigation of the sonic and visual properties of Scotland’s
Mark Lyken | Emma Dove ~ Mirror Lands
We last encountered Mark Lyken and Emma Dove a year ago with their installation-based EP and video The Terrestrial Sea. Their new work expands on the work of that prior release and continues an investigation of the sonic and visual properties of Scotland’s
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
Reliq ~ Metatropics
Reliq is Serph; or is Serph Reliq? The dual-monikered artist has been steadily amassing a healthy discography, and this generous new set (14 tracks, 68 minutes, plus a bonus disc when ordering from Noble) offers a healthy amount of hard beats
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
