Author Archives: postrockcafe
Michael Price ~ A Stillness
Erased Tapes has signed yet another talented modern composer. The label has done an exemplary job over the past few years, gathering them all in the same place. While Michael Price is the latest of these, the artist is no newcomer; without
Michael Price ~ A Stillness
Erased Tapes has signed yet another talented modern composer. The label has done an exemplary job over the past few years, gathering them all in the same place. While Michael Price is the latest of these, the artist is no newcomer; without
Nite Lite ~ Megrez
You can’t judge a book by the cover, unless what you’re looking for is the cover. This cover calls attention to itself, and should feature strongly in any year-end art feature. Thankfully, this is a vinyl release, all the better to showcase
Nite Lite ~ Megrez
You can’t judge a book by the cover, unless what you’re looking for is the cover. This cover calls attention to itself, and should feature strongly in any year-end art feature. Thankfully, this is a vinyl release, all the better to showcase
A Shelter in the Desert ~ Maze of Memories
In the category of “Mexican post-rock”, Wikipedia lists only three bands, while neglecting to name my own personal favorite, The Polar Dream, as well as my new favorite, A Shelter in the Desert. (Oddly, The Polar Dream’s album is called “Follow
A Shelter in the Desert ~ Maze of Memories
In the category of “Mexican post-rock”, Wikipedia lists only three bands, while neglecting to name my own personal favorite, The Polar Dream, as well as my new favorite, A Shelter in the Desert. (Oddly, The Polar Dream’s album is called “Follow
Svarta Stugan ~ Svarta Stugan
The Swedish duo Svarta Stugen calls its sound “post-rock/twee noise, a cuter form of noise”. The definition sounds daft until one listens ~ then it fits. Their self-titled debut EP begins in typical post-rock fashion, then mutates into something unrecognizable, as if
Svarta Stugan ~ Svarta Stugan
The Swedish duo Svarta Stugen calls its sound “post-rock/twee noise, a cuter form of noise”. The definition sounds daft until one listens ~ then it fits. Their self-titled debut EP begins in typical post-rock fashion, then mutates into something unrecognizable, as if
Sunhiilow / Baldruin ~ Split
Dark ambient and light ambient go together like the flavors in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, or for the more prosaic, yin and yang. SicSic Tapes’ latest split release presents the music of two solo artists whose work each complements
Sunhiilow / Baldruin ~ Split
Dark ambient and light ambient go together like the flavors in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, or for the more prosaic, yin and yang. SicSic Tapes’ latest split release presents the music of two solo artists whose work each complements
V/A ~ Cycle of the Seasons
Do certain types of music remind you of different seasons, or vice versa? Before we get into the review, think about this for a moment. What music is best for autumn? What music best reflects winter? Cycle of the Seasons addresses
V/A ~ Cycle of the Seasons
Do certain types of music remind you of different seasons, or vice versa? Before we get into the review, think about this for a moment. What music is best for autumn? What music best reflects winter? Cycle of the Seasons addresses
NE Trethowan ~ RS
As the weather grows colder here in the Northern Hemisphere, albums such as RS begin to sound fitting, much more so than in the middle of summer, when the outside world is beckoning. With the exception of cold weather sports and caroling,
NE Trethowan ~ RS
As the weather grows colder here in the Northern Hemisphere, albums such as RS begin to sound fitting, much more so than in the middle of summer, when the outside world is beckoning. With the exception of cold weather sports and caroling,
Senna ~ Scenery In His Mind
Every so often, it’s fun to check on our friends at the Audio Gourmet netlabel. Their EPs – now 66 – are designed to be played during tea time. (In the U.S., we prefer coffee breaks, but the intention is
Senna ~ Scenery In His Mind
Every so often, it’s fun to check on our friends at the Audio Gourmet netlabel. Their EPs – now 66 – are designed to be played during tea time. (In the U.S., we prefer coffee breaks, but the intention is
a closer listen 