Author Archives: postrockcafe
Go! Save the Hostages! ~ S/T
Political change and societal instability have been hallmarks of Egyptian life over the last few years. Yet even as the riots occur and the governments fall, bands continue to make music to share with the world. Much of this music
Go! Save the Hostages! ~ S/T
Political change and societal instability have been hallmarks of Egyptian life over the last few years. Yet even as the riots occur and the governments fall, bands continue to make music to share with the world. Much of this music
Rad Wolf ~ Content
One can’t help but like this release, a batch of “knick knacks and cat sounds” sewn into a handmade package. This personal touch is also what made last year’s short album Blanket Arms so endearing. Content isn’t glossy, smooth or over produced. When
Rad Wolf ~ Content
One can’t help but like this release, a batch of “knick knacks and cat sounds” sewn into a handmade package. This personal touch is also what made last year’s short album Blanket Arms so endearing. Content isn’t glossy, smooth or over produced. When
Piano Interrupted ~ Two by Four
When a label picks up a recent record for re-release, it’s helpful to add bonuses. Denovali goes all out with this version of Two by Four, initially released on Days of Being Wild, by nearly doubling the length. The vinyl /
Piano Interrupted ~ Two by Four
When a label picks up a recent record for re-release, it’s helpful to add bonuses. Denovali goes all out with this version of Two by Four, initially released on Days of Being Wild, by nearly doubling the length. The vinyl /
Daniel Menche ~ Marriage of Metals
The gamelan has been getting a lot of attention this year, with Onkalo, Glochids and Oregon’s own Daniel Menche introducing the instrument’s tones to a larger audience. When Menche was afforded the opportunity to explore, experiment and record in The Venerable Showers
Daniel Menche ~ Marriage of Metals
The gamelan has been getting a lot of attention this year, with Onkalo, Glochids and Oregon’s own Daniel Menche introducing the instrument’s tones to a larger audience. When Menche was afforded the opportunity to explore, experiment and record in The Venerable Showers
Preacherz of the Savage Truth ~ biZon EP
The biZon EP is a curious oddity, a 17-minute score to the French zombie film “Michel”, that begins with hints of John Carpenter and ends with hints of Clint Mansell. (Thankfully “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, heard on the trailer in
Preacherz of the Savage Truth ~ biZon EP
The biZon EP is a curious oddity, a 17-minute score to the French zombie film “Michel”, that begins with hints of John Carpenter and ends with hints of Clint Mansell. (Thankfully “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, heard on the trailer in
Hollow Press ~ Heads in Dust
Australia’s Wood & Wire has been making a name for itself with a series of quality releases, each featuring distinctive triple triangle covers. After two releases on Drug Arts, Hollow Press has joined the W&W stable. While three releases in a
Hollow Press ~ Heads in Dust
Australia’s Wood & Wire has been making a name for itself with a series of quality releases, each featuring distinctive triple triangle covers. After two releases on Drug Arts, Hollow Press has joined the W&W stable. While three releases in a
Peals ~ Walking Field
Listening to preview track “Blue Elvis”, embedded below, one receives a first impression of Peals as a languid guitar-based band. But Peals – who fill the speakers, but are actually a duo – are so diverse that no single track can do
Peals ~ Walking Field
Listening to preview track “Blue Elvis”, embedded below, one receives a first impression of Peals as a languid guitar-based band. But Peals – who fill the speakers, but are actually a duo – are so diverse that no single track can do
Various Artists ~ Earthtones
The digital era has been hard on music labels, and especially hard on the production of physical copies. Thankfully, this crunch has also inspired a bout of creativity. Tessellate Recordings, led by Harry Towell (Spheruleus) has just launched an ambitious
Various Artists ~ Earthtones
The digital era has been hard on music labels, and especially hard on the production of physical copies. Thankfully, this crunch has also inspired a bout of creativity. Tessellate Recordings, led by Harry Towell (Spheruleus) has just launched an ambitious
a closer listen 