Author Archives: postrockcafe

Max Cooper ~ Human

Famed electronic producer Max Cooper has over two dozen releases to his credit, so it’s a surprise to learn that Human is his first album.  With so many records to pluck from, one would expect this to be a compilation, but it’s not; a

Max Cooper ~ Human

Famed electronic producer Max Cooper has over two dozen releases to his credit, so it’s a surprise to learn that Human is his first album.  With so many records to pluck from, one would expect this to be a compilation, but it’s not; a

@c ~ Ab OVO

These are not normal puppets, and this is not a normal soundtrack.  @c‘s Ab OVO is a recreation of themes for the home listener, a condensation of ideas that were first used to augment the puppet theatre of Porto.  Highly original, incredibly

@c ~ Ab OVO

These are not normal puppets, and this is not a normal soundtrack.  @c‘s Ab OVO is a recreation of themes for the home listener, a condensation of ideas that were first used to augment the puppet theatre of Porto.  Highly original, incredibly

Origamibiro ~ Odham’s Standard

Fresh on the heels of their recent Denovali box set, Origamibiro returns with an all-new collection influenced by spirit photography and EVP.  Odham’s Standard continues to blend of traditional and found instrumentation, but adds a twist: this time around, the listener attempts to

Origamibiro ~ Odham’s Standard

Fresh on the heels of their recent Denovali box set, Origamibiro returns with an all-new collection influenced by spirit photography and EVP.  Odham’s Standard continues to blend of traditional and found instrumentation, but adds a twist: this time around, the listener attempts to

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