Author Archives: postrockcafe
Lila Tirando a Violeta ~ Dream of Snakes
Kate Bush once sang, “let me sleep and dream of sheep.” In contrast, Uruguayan composer Lila Tirando a Violeta dreams of snakes. But in true gothic-industrial fashion, she welcomes the vision, connecting it with her ancestors while translating it into
Lila Tirando a Violeta ~ Dream of Snakes
Kate Bush once sang, “let me sleep and dream of sheep.” In contrast, Uruguayan composer Lila Tirando a Violeta dreams of snakes. But in true gothic-industrial fashion, she welcomes the vision, connecting it with her ancestors while translating it into
BRUIT ≤ ~ The Age of Ephemerality
Much has gone downhill in the news since The Age of Ephemerality was recorded, which makes the album not only prescient, but an album for our times. The Toulouse, France post-rock quartet, whose name means noise, builds toward a concluding quote
BRUIT ≤ ~ The Age of Ephemerality
Much has gone downhill in the news since The Age of Ephemerality was recorded, which makes the album not only prescient, but an album for our times. The Toulouse, France post-rock quartet, whose name means noise, builds toward a concluding quote
Christopher Hamilton ((o)) ~ Euthermia
Spring is taking its time. This sentiment underlines the fact that spring doesn’t just spring at the equinox, but spreads slowly from south to north, a few miles a day, like returning birds. The same principle applies to recovery, to
Christopher Hamilton ((o)) ~ Euthermia
Spring is taking its time. This sentiment underlines the fact that spring doesn’t just spring at the equinox, but spreads slowly from south to north, a few miles a day, like returning birds. The same principle applies to recovery, to
Serge Bulat ~ Phonomundi: Selected Recordings of Heritage Sites and Traditions 2017-2024
Today is UNESCO’s World Heritage Day, and to mark the occasion, Serge Bulat is set to unveil a generous collection of recordings captured in twelve countries over the course of eight years. 49 recordings in all, the album still manages to
Serge Bulat ~ Phonomundi: Selected Recordings of Heritage Sites and Traditions 2017-2024
Today is UNESCO’s World Heritage Day, and to mark the occasion, Serge Bulat is set to unveil a generous collection of recordings captured in twelve countries over the course of eight years. 49 recordings in all, the album still manages to
V/A ~ Fundraiser Compilation “24.2.25”
How does one even begin to comprehend a 5 hour, 40 minute, 68-track compilation? (There’s also a 3 hour, 48 minute mix.). A more pointed question to ask is “How does one even begin to comprehend a three-year invasion?” Ukraine
V/A ~ Fundraiser Compilation “24.2.25”
How does one even begin to comprehend a 5 hour, 40 minute, 68-track compilation? (There’s also a 3 hour, 48 minute mix.). A more pointed question to ask is “How does one even begin to comprehend a three-year invasion?” Ukraine
éric la casa ~ Zones Portuaires 2
As the news buzzes with updates on global tariffs, Zones Portuaires 2 lands with unexpected relevance. Maritime ports have been plunged into the headlines, their workers feeling the impact while having nothing to do with the decisions. Zones Portuaires 2 honors
éric la casa ~ Zones Portuaires 2
As the news buzzes with updates on global tariffs, Zones Portuaires 2 lands with unexpected relevance. Maritime ports have been plunged into the headlines, their workers feeling the impact while having nothing to do with the decisions. Zones Portuaires 2 honors
Odalie ~ Optimistic Nihilism
A long spiral path at the Museum of Natural History traces the history of earth from its humble origins to the present day. Around and around the circle goes, yielding no sign of humanity until one arrives at a minuscule
Odalie ~ Optimistic Nihilism
A long spiral path at the Museum of Natural History traces the history of earth from its humble origins to the present day. Around and around the circle goes, yielding no sign of humanity until one arrives at a minuscule
Nainita Desai ~ Tesselation
We first encountered Nainita Desai in 2021 as the composer of The Reason I Jump, one of our top film scores of that year. Now she has composed the score for what may be one of the greatest light installations
Nainita Desai ~ Tesselation
We first encountered Nainita Desai in 2021 as the composer of The Reason I Jump, one of our top film scores of that year. Now she has composed the score for what may be one of the greatest light installations
a closer listen 