Author Archives: postrockcafe
solo.op ~ Randrone
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen all year. The release is an algorithm that interacts with the computer it is played on, changes every time it is played, and goes on forever (or until the computer overheats). It can
solo.op ~ Randrone
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen all year. The release is an algorithm that interacts with the computer it is played on, changes every time it is played, and goes on forever (or until the computer overheats). It can
This Patch of Sky ~ Heroes and Ghosts
A year and a half after their debut Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine, This Patch of Sky has returned with an album that is twice as long and more diverse. The album includes the expected post-rock belters, but has dropped the occasional
This Patch of Sky ~ Heroes and Ghosts
A year and a half after their debut Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine, This Patch of Sky has returned with an album that is twice as long and more diverse. The album includes the expected post-rock belters, but has dropped the occasional
Plinth ~ Wintersongs
Plinth‘s Wintersongs has enjoyed a series of issues and reissues over the course of the last decade. After first appearing on cassette in 1999 and CD-R in 2002 and 2006 (Rusted Root), it is now enjoying a long-delayed debut on vinyl, thanks
Plinth ~ Wintersongs
Plinth‘s Wintersongs has enjoyed a series of issues and reissues over the course of the last decade. After first appearing on cassette in 1999 and CD-R in 2002 and 2006 (Rusted Root), it is now enjoying a long-delayed debut on vinyl, thanks
Lubomyr Melnyk ~ Windmills
Ukrainian pianist Lubomyr Melnyk calls his work “continuous music”, and it’s easy to see why: with so many notes in such short spaces, one hears a flow into chords that borders on drone. It’s entirely possible that Windmills contains more single notes than any
Lubomyr Melnyk ~ Windmills
Ukrainian pianist Lubomyr Melnyk calls his work “continuous music”, and it’s easy to see why: with so many notes in such short spaces, one hears a flow into chords that borders on drone. It’s entirely possible that Windmills contains more single notes than any
Origamibiro ~ Collection
In advance of Origamibiro‘s latest album, Denovali has released Shakkei, Shakkei Remixed and Cracked Mirrors and Stopped Clocks as a lovely three-disc box set. We celebrate by republishing the original Shakkei review, representing the band’s best work to date. Everything is musical. The claim has
Origamibiro ~ Collection
In advance of Origamibiro‘s latest album, Denovali has released Shakkei, Shakkei Remixed and Cracked Mirrors and Stopped Clocks as a lovely three-disc box set. We celebrate by republishing the original Shakkei review, representing the band’s best work to date. Everything is musical. The claim has
Svarta Stugan ~ A mutation and a madness
Sweden’s young Svarta Stugan is one of the more adventurous bands around; we praised their debut EP for its refusal to follow formulas, and their follow-up continues in that worthy tradition. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, these four tracks trace a protagonist’s path
Svarta Stugan ~ A mutation and a madness
Sweden’s young Svarta Stugan is one of the more adventurous bands around; we praised their debut EP for its refusal to follow formulas, and their follow-up continues in that worthy tradition. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, these four tracks trace a protagonist’s path
Zebrat ~ Fairyland
Beyoncé had a great December. She released a surprise album, hit #1, gave away money at Walmart, granted the wish of a dying child, and in the fait accompli, received a thank you from Montreal duo Zebrat. It’s all very
Zebrat ~ Fairyland
Beyoncé had a great December. She released a surprise album, hit #1, gave away money at Walmart, granted the wish of a dying child, and in the fait accompli, received a thank you from Montreal duo Zebrat. It’s all very
A Taâlem Trio
Taâlem’s latest batch of CD3″s arrived at the end of the year, but all are suitable for winter. Tone Color‘s entry is cool and sleepy like a long hibernation; Øe (Fabio Perletta) and Enrico Coniglio’s is cold and dry like Antarctic wind;
A Taâlem Trio
Taâlem’s latest batch of CD3″s arrived at the end of the year, but all are suitable for winter. Tone Color‘s entry is cool and sleepy like a long hibernation; Øe (Fabio Perletta) and Enrico Coniglio’s is cold and dry like Antarctic wind;
a closer listen 