Author Archives: postrockcafe
Hessien ~ Calcifer / Miaou ~ Bring the Lights
The Sound in Silence label has been a consistent presence over the past few years, releasing small-run albums and EPs, each graced with a lovely Polaroid print. The releases tend to sell out quickly at source but can usually be
Hessien ~ Calcifer / Miaou ~ Bring the Lights
The Sound in Silence label has been a consistent presence over the past few years, releasing small-run albums and EPs, each graced with a lovely Polaroid print. The releases tend to sell out quickly at source but can usually be
João Castro Pinto ~ Ars Abscondita
Portuguese sound artist João Castro Pinto is said to “compose silence with sounds”, and this description is perfect for Ars Abscondita. The combination of field recording and sound sculpture allows artists to fill spaces with the most interesting sounds they can
João Castro Pinto ~ Ars Abscondita
Portuguese sound artist João Castro Pinto is said to “compose silence with sounds”, and this description is perfect for Ars Abscondita. The combination of field recording and sound sculpture allows artists to fill spaces with the most interesting sounds they can
Lucy Claire ~ Suite
It’s hard to be the standout on a 40-song compilation, but that’s what we said about Lucy Claire‘s “Paelistin” when we reviewed SEQUENCE6 and urged readers to check out her Soundcloud page. Fortunately Gavin at This Is It Forever also noticed and signed
Lucy Claire ~ Suite
It’s hard to be the standout on a 40-song compilation, but that’s what we said about Lucy Claire‘s “Paelistin” when we reviewed SEQUENCE6 and urged readers to check out her Soundcloud page. Fortunately Gavin at This Is It Forever also noticed and signed
Günter Schlienz / Kyle Landstra / N Chambers / Cliffsides ~ Swim Trunks
Michigan-based cassette label Space Slave is enjoying a well-deserved vacation this summer, after releasing an astounding nine tapes in July. Swim Trunks is the set’s crown jewel, a double-cassette featuring four artists, one on each side. Any of these could have occupied
Günter Schlienz / Kyle Landstra / N Chambers / Cliffsides ~ Swim Trunks
Michigan-based cassette label Space Slave is enjoying a well-deserved vacation this summer, after releasing an astounding nine tapes in July. Swim Trunks is the set’s crown jewel, a double-cassette featuring four artists, one on each side. Any of these could have occupied
Attenuated ~ Deep Opacity
How often does a release make one excited enough to seek out an artist’s back catalog? Not often, but Deep Opacity is the exception. This drone-based electronic work is awash in color and texture, and should win Ian Kennedy (Attenuated) a much
Attenuated ~ Deep Opacity
How often does a release make one excited enough to seek out an artist’s back catalog? Not often, but Deep Opacity is the exception. This drone-based electronic work is awash in color and texture, and should win Ian Kennedy (Attenuated) a much
Monochromie ~ Enlighten Yourself While You Sleep / Colors in the Dark
Wilson Trouvé’s last album, Angels and Demons, was a big success around these parts, so it’s exciting to see how he’s stepped up his game in 2013. The French artist’s two new albums, released on Fluttery Records and Time Released Sound,
Monochromie ~ Enlighten Yourself While You Sleep / Colors in the Dark
Wilson Trouvé’s last album, Angels and Demons, was a big success around these parts, so it’s exciting to see how he’s stepped up his game in 2013. The French artist’s two new albums, released on Fluttery Records and Time Released Sound,
Solkyri ~ Are You My Brother?
Solkyri has gone all-out with its debut album, and its confidence is contagious. The trio is offering Are You My Brother? on its own and as a deluxe package; the latter includes a signed poster, t-shirt and swag. In addition, Solkyri
Solkyri ~ Are You My Brother?
Solkyri has gone all-out with its debut album, and its confidence is contagious. The trio is offering Are You My Brother? on its own and as a deluxe package; the latter includes a signed poster, t-shirt and swag. In addition, Solkyri
Esmerine ~ Dalmak
A new album from Esmerine is always an event, but Dalmak surpasses expectations. A trip to Istanbul inspired the group (now a quartet) to collaborate with a host of Turkish musicians, and the incorporation of international instruments provides a unique allure. These include darbuka
Esmerine ~ Dalmak
A new album from Esmerine is always an event, but Dalmak surpasses expectations. A trip to Istanbul inspired the group (now a quartet) to collaborate with a host of Turkish musicians, and the incorporation of international instruments provides a unique allure. These include darbuka
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