Author Archives: postrockcafe
Marihiko Hara ~ Flora
The latest release from Drone Sweet Drone contains a tiny bit of drone, but it’s not a drone album. Instead, Flora is a humble collection of piano pieces, the fifth solo album from Kyoto’s Marihiko Hara. Hara calls the disc “a collective of
Marihiko Hara ~ Flora
The latest release from Drone Sweet Drone contains a tiny bit of drone, but it’s not a drone album. Instead, Flora is a humble collection of piano pieces, the fifth solo album from Kyoto’s Marihiko Hara. Hara calls the disc “a collective of
Ralph Koper ~ Ancient Pulsations
“For Hindus, there is no holier place than Varanasi”, writes Ralph Koper in his fine introduction to Ancient Pulsations, a collection of field recordings collected on a visit to India. The city is sustained, physically and spiritually, by the Ganges, used for both
Ralph Koper ~ Ancient Pulsations
“For Hindus, there is no holier place than Varanasi”, writes Ralph Koper in his fine introduction to Ancient Pulsations, a collection of field recordings collected on a visit to India. The city is sustained, physically and spiritually, by the Ganges, used for both
Various Artists ~ the silence was warm vol.4
the silence was warm vol.4 is another worthy entry in Kentaro Togawa’s ongoing series. The main draw continues to be the high quality exclusives, many of which are never available in any other format. Also key: a ridiculously low price. (only
Various Artists ~ the silence was warm vol.4
the silence was warm vol.4 is another worthy entry in Kentaro Togawa’s ongoing series. The main draw continues to be the high quality exclusives, many of which are never available in any other format. Also key: a ridiculously low price. (only
Martin Bédard ~ Topographies
“Not one second of downtime will be met”, declares the press release, and in this case, the statement is true. Martin Bédard‘s Topographies fills every sonic nook with crashes, glissandos and draws. This is a work of immediacy, beginning with a crash
Martin Bédard ~ Topographies
“Not one second of downtime will be met”, declares the press release, and in this case, the statement is true. Martin Bédard‘s Topographies fills every sonic nook with crashes, glissandos and draws. This is a work of immediacy, beginning with a crash
Francisco López / Luca Sigurtà ~ Erm
Given a (virtual) box containing the same set of sounds, what would two composers create? Would generational differences lead to “older” and “younger” sounding recordings, quieter and louder, traditional and contemporary? On Fratto9’s just reviewed Boccardi / English split, one
Francisco López / Luca Sigurtà ~ Erm
Given a (virtual) box containing the same set of sounds, what would two composers create? Would generational differences lead to “older” and “younger” sounding recordings, quieter and louder, traditional and contemporary? On Fratto9’s just reviewed Boccardi / English split, one
Alberto Boccardi / Lawrence English ~ Split
When does modern composition become drone? When the original elements are sunk into a sea of strings, brass and electronics, as they are on this evocative split release. Each of the artists composes, but in a modern fashion, either by manipulating
Alberto Boccardi / Lawrence English ~ Split
When does modern composition become drone? When the original elements are sunk into a sea of strings, brass and electronics, as they are on this evocative split release. Each of the artists composes, but in a modern fashion, either by manipulating
Rauelsson ~ Vora
Witness the slow evolution of Rauelsson, a Spanish-born folk artist who has expanded his tonal palette considerably over the course of a half-dozen albums. Fans will be happy to welcome his latest work; those who lacked interest earlier should take another
Rauelsson ~ Vora
Witness the slow evolution of Rauelsson, a Spanish-born folk artist who has expanded his tonal palette considerably over the course of a half-dozen albums. Fans will be happy to welcome his latest work; those who lacked interest earlier should take another
Benjamin Finger ~ Listen to my nerves hum
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ~ oh, wait, I was right the first time, it’s a bird made out of old piano parts. We don’t see this sort of thing very often! Those who are lucky enough to snag
Benjamin Finger ~ Listen to my nerves hum
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ~ oh, wait, I was right the first time, it’s a bird made out of old piano parts. We don’t see this sort of thing very often! Those who are lucky enough to snag
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