Author Archives: postrockcafe
Daníel Bjarnason ~ Over Light Earth
I first encountered the work of Daníel Bjarnason in 2008, when I picked up a CD, unheard, in a Reykjavik shoppe. The suite “All Sounds to Silence Come” was immediately enthralling, and I suspected that the young composer might be the
Daníel Bjarnason ~ Over Light Earth
I first encountered the work of Daníel Bjarnason in 2008, when I picked up a CD, unheard, in a Reykjavik shoppe. The suite “All Sounds to Silence Come” was immediately enthralling, and I suspected that the young composer might be the
Tristan Louth-Robins ~ The Path Described
“It’s only recently that I have begun to recognize and appreciate the environment that I grew up (in) and its role in (my) development”, writes Tristan Louth-Robins, whose field recordings seek to preserve the memories of his youth. The statement is
Tristan Louth-Robins ~ The Path Described
“It’s only recently that I have begun to recognize and appreciate the environment that I grew up (in) and its role in (my) development”, writes Tristan Louth-Robins, whose field recordings seek to preserve the memories of his youth. The statement is
Tim Hecker ~ Virgins
Tim Hecker is one of the few instrumental recording artists who attracts the attention of the mainstream. We knew this album would be well-covered, so we waited to review it, hoping it would still sound just as good after half a
Tim Hecker ~ Virgins
Tim Hecker is one of the few instrumental recording artists who attracts the attention of the mainstream. We knew this album would be well-covered, so we waited to review it, hoping it would still sound just as good after half a
Various Artists ~ Things that a mutant needs to know
In 1956, Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares published Short and Amazing Tales*, an anthology of magical realism and adventure. This is the follow-up, 55 short stories accompanied by 55 short songs: flash fiction and micro music, curated by Reinaldo Laddaga. Intriguing
Various Artists ~ Things that a mutant needs to know
In 1956, Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares published Short and Amazing Tales*, an anthology of magical realism and adventure. This is the follow-up, 55 short stories accompanied by 55 short songs: flash fiction and micro music, curated by Reinaldo Laddaga. Intriguing
A Moon Glyph Trio
A world of fun is to be found in Moon Glyph’s three latest releases: a new soundtrack to an old horror film, a retro score for an imaginary spy film and a single-artist mix tape. Together, the three cassettes produce
A Moon Glyph Trio
A world of fun is to be found in Moon Glyph’s three latest releases: a new soundtrack to an old horror film, a retro score for an imaginary spy film and a single-artist mix tape. Together, the three cassettes produce
Best New Videos: Wood, Book, Coffee
From tilt shift lensing to maple wood etching, the latest installment of Best New Videos showcases a variety of techniques. There’s something for every taste in this cavalcade of sight and sound. Dim the lights and prepare to be amazed!
Best New Videos: Wood, Book, Coffee
From tilt shift lensing to maple wood etching, the latest installment of Best New Videos showcases a variety of techniques. There’s something for every taste in this cavalcade of sight and sound. Dim the lights and prepare to be amazed!
Talvihorros ~ Eaten Alive
An upright skeleton with outstretched wings: both foreboding and hopeful at once. Such is the nature of Talvihorros‘ Eaten Alive, a chronicle of addiction and recovery that sheds layers of skin and sinew as it crawls toward the light. For Ben Chatwin
Talvihorros ~ Eaten Alive
An upright skeleton with outstretched wings: both foreboding and hopeful at once. Such is the nature of Talvihorros‘ Eaten Alive, a chronicle of addiction and recovery that sheds layers of skin and sinew as it crawls toward the light. For Ben Chatwin
Atom Eye ~ The Otolith Sessions
The CD’s subtitle says it all: “a year’s worth of sonic experiments”. The teaser video whets the appetite for the album: a snail crawls across a recording strip, a microphone swings from a tree, a metronome clicks in the forest
Atom Eye ~ The Otolith Sessions
The CD’s subtitle says it all: “a year’s worth of sonic experiments”. The teaser video whets the appetite for the album: a snail crawls across a recording strip, a microphone swings from a tree, a metronome clicks in the forest
a closer listen 