Author Archives: postrockcafe
Damian Valles ~ Exposure
In extreme temperatures, one can become frostbitten in a matter of minutes. Even layered clothing can pose a problem, as sweat fails to evaporate, increasing one’s susceptibility to the cold. Exposure is the sound of isolation, not necessarily from other people
Damian Valles ~ Exposure
In extreme temperatures, one can become frostbitten in a matter of minutes. Even layered clothing can pose a problem, as sweat fails to evaporate, increasing one’s susceptibility to the cold. Exposure is the sound of isolation, not necessarily from other people
V/A ~ 15 Shades of White
Last night’s blizzard lent multiple shades of white to the region: the muted white of the sky before snowfall, the grey of falling flakes, the filtered blue of fading light at sunset, the sharp, bright white of morning beneath a
V/A ~ 15 Shades of White
Last night’s blizzard lent multiple shades of white to the region: the muted white of the sky before snowfall, the grey of falling flakes, the filtered blue of fading light at sunset, the sharp, bright white of morning beneath a
Sebastiane Hegarty ~ Four walks around a year
How well do you know the soundscape of your own neighborhood? Are you in tune with the seasonal changes, the cries of different birds, the direction in which they migrate, the flow of local river banks and drainage systems? Do
Sebastiane Hegarty ~ Four walks around a year
How well do you know the soundscape of your own neighborhood? Are you in tune with the seasonal changes, the cries of different birds, the direction in which they migrate, the flow of local river banks and drainage systems? Do
Monochromie ~ Winter
The discography of French composer Wilson Trouvé (Monochromie) is comprised of lush releases that incorporate elements of ambience, drone, electronics and post-rock; his last album was given the deluxe treatment by Time Released Sound. And so it’s ironic that his best
Monochromie ~ Winter
The discography of French composer Wilson Trouvé (Monochromie) is comprised of lush releases that incorporate elements of ambience, drone, electronics and post-rock; his last album was given the deluxe treatment by Time Released Sound. And so it’s ironic that his best
Yann Novak ~ Snowfall
Clocking in at exactly sixty minutes, Snowfall is a shorter version of a six-hour Los Angeles marathon performance. Yann Novak used photographs and field recordings to replicate the experience of a snowstorm, which must have been a fun experience for residents of the
Yann Novak ~ Snowfall
Clocking in at exactly sixty minutes, Snowfall is a shorter version of a six-hour Los Angeles marathon performance. Yann Novak used photographs and field recordings to replicate the experience of a snowstorm, which must have been a fun experience for residents of the
Esther Kokmeijer + Rutger Zuydervelt ~ Stillness
This stunning project reinforces the adage that good things come in small packages. Postcard aside, the USB stick is only the size of a tie clip, but it holds some of the loveliest images you’ll ever see, and with the
Esther Kokmeijer + Rutger Zuydervelt ~ Stillness
This stunning project reinforces the adage that good things come in small packages. Postcard aside, the USB stick is only the size of a tie clip, but it holds some of the loveliest images you’ll ever see, and with the
Department ~ Late Nights
“As soon as I heard jazz, I knew it was the music for me.” Late Nights is a lovely little tape, a love letter to jazz via electronics and sampling. The set contains a clear narrative arc, represented by dialogue snippets
Department ~ Late Nights
“As soon as I heard jazz, I knew it was the music for me.” Late Nights is a lovely little tape, a love letter to jazz via electronics and sampling. The set contains a clear narrative arc, represented by dialogue snippets
Richard Sanderson ~ Air Buttons/Button Box
Here’s a sentence one won’t encounter too often: “Richard Sanderson has produced another album of melodeon improvisations.” In general, we don’t hear many combinations of diatonic button accordion and electronics. That simply means that it’s rare. But for air button
Richard Sanderson ~ Air Buttons/Button Box
Here’s a sentence one won’t encounter too often: “Richard Sanderson has produced another album of melodeon improvisations.” In general, we don’t hear many combinations of diatonic button accordion and electronics. That simply means that it’s rare. But for air button
