Author Archives: postrockcafe
Fieldhead ~ a correction
The first 18 seconds sound like a voyage, or a goodbye. Waves lap; hulls creak; a quiet bird seems to cry. Paul Elam (Fieldhead) recently left the moors of Leeds for the wider expanses of Canada, and a correction is his
Fieldhead ~ a correction
The first 18 seconds sound like a voyage, or a goodbye. Waves lap; hulls creak; a quiet bird seems to cry. Paul Elam (Fieldhead) recently left the moors of Leeds for the wider expanses of Canada, and a correction is his
Valiska ~ Land
“Write what you know” is a common piece of advice given to authors; it applies to composers as well. A couple months back, we reviewed Valiska‘s Record of 37, a series of field recordings inspired by a bus ride to the train.
Valiska ~ Land
“Write what you know” is a common piece of advice given to authors; it applies to composers as well. A couple months back, we reviewed Valiska‘s Record of 37, a series of field recordings inspired by a bus ride to the train.
Superstorms ~ Superstorms
The Superstorms project began when Michael Tolan grew “frustrated and bored with the tropes of ambient music”. The artist resolved to make a different sort of ambient album, a resonant statement to the industry. The good news: he succeeded. The
Superstorms ~ Superstorms
The Superstorms project began when Michael Tolan grew “frustrated and bored with the tropes of ambient music”. The artist resolved to make a different sort of ambient album, a resonant statement to the industry. The good news: he succeeded. The
Robin Parmar ~ Avoidance Strategies
Only a week after reviewing Nicholas Bernier’s Music for a Book and musing that more music should be written to accompany literature, we received Robin Parmar‘s Avoidance Strategies, composed as a companion to his own 80-page Tragedy of the Sun and Stars. These works,
Robin Parmar ~ Avoidance Strategies
Only a week after reviewing Nicholas Bernier’s Music for a Book and musing that more music should be written to accompany literature, we received Robin Parmar‘s Avoidance Strategies, composed as a companion to his own 80-page Tragedy of the Sun and Stars. These works,
Darren Hayman ~ Lido
“Summer is almost over!” This lament has been picking up steam in recent days, but it’s not entirely true. Technically, there’s still a month of summer left, even if school has already begun in some parts and vacations have ended.
Darren Hayman ~ Lido
“Summer is almost over!” This lament has been picking up steam in recent days, but it’s not entirely true. Technically, there’s still a month of summer left, even if school has already begun in some parts and vacations have ended.
Stéphane Horeczko ~ Petite Lune
Once in a while, it’s nice to know that one’s favorite artists are still around. A few years pass, and one wonders how they are and what they are doing. Three years have passed since Stéphane Horeczko graced us with the delicate G.
Stéphane Horeczko ~ Petite Lune
Once in a while, it’s nice to know that one’s favorite artists are still around. A few years pass, and one wonders how they are and what they are doing. Three years have passed since Stéphane Horeczko graced us with the delicate G.
Marvin Ayres ~ Harmogram Suite
Many recording artists peak early, losing relevance as they age. Marvin Ayres is the exception to the rule. Want proof? Consider some of the bands to which the artist has contributed: Culture Club, Simply Red, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Prefab
Marvin Ayres ~ Harmogram Suite
Many recording artists peak early, losing relevance as they age. Marvin Ayres is the exception to the rule. Want proof? Consider some of the bands to which the artist has contributed: Culture Club, Simply Red, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Prefab
Petrels ~ Talus Dice/Beyond the High Savannahs
On the heels of Haeligewielle, Oliver Barrett has been releasing tracks one or two at a time, whetting the appetite for his next full-length as Petrels. This latest effort, a free Bandcamp download, contains “Talus Dice” (from last year’s Patient Sounds
Petrels ~ Talus Dice/Beyond the High Savannahs
On the heels of Haeligewielle, Oliver Barrett has been releasing tracks one or two at a time, whetting the appetite for his next full-length as Petrels. This latest effort, a free Bandcamp download, contains “Talus Dice” (from last year’s Patient Sounds
a closer listen 