Author Archives: postrockcafe

Tomáš Šenkyřík & Pavel Zlámal ~ 306

The musicians come in, the musicians come out; the instruments come in, the instruments come out; and not a note is played. Pavel Zlámal‘s 306 Beers event was convened to celebrate the 200th birthday of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana and the 106th

Tomáš Šenkyřík & Pavel Zlámal ~ 306

The musicians come in, the musicians come out; the instruments come in, the instruments come out; and not a note is played. Pavel Zlámal‘s 306 Beers event was convened to celebrate the 200th birthday of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana and the 106th

Dalton Alexander ~ At Some Point It Stopped

Dalton Alexander has carved out a comfortable sonic niche in which music and field recordings intertwine and the memories of childhood are specific and sharp. Endearing tracks have included “Requiem for Rubber Bands” and “Scholastic Book Fair,” sparking a tactile nostalgia.

Dalton Alexander ~ At Some Point It Stopped

Dalton Alexander has carved out a comfortable sonic niche in which music and field recordings intertwine and the memories of childhood are specific and sharp. Endearing tracks have included “Requiem for Rubber Bands” and “Scholastic Book Fair,” sparking a tactile nostalgia.

The Second Hand Orchestra ~ Puzzle

The Second Hand Orchestra‘s last two releases were cover-dominant, but immensely appealing.  The Slow Summer EP contained orchestral versions of summer nuggets including “Summertime Sadness” and “Cruel Summer,” as well as a traditional Swedish graduation tune, recorded outdoors.  Before that

The Second Hand Orchestra ~ Puzzle

The Second Hand Orchestra‘s last two releases were cover-dominant, but immensely appealing.  The Slow Summer EP contained orchestral versions of summer nuggets including “Summertime Sadness” and “Cruel Summer,” as well as a traditional Swedish graduation tune, recorded outdoors.  Before that

Meriheini Luoto ~ Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep)

Are you ready for winter yet?  Even if you’re still adjusting to falling leaves and migrating flocks, Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep) may put you in the mood.  Why let Christmas have all the fun when winter lasts

Meriheini Luoto ~ Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep)

Are you ready for winter yet?  Even if you’re still adjusting to falling leaves and migrating flocks, Talven uneen vaipuen (Falling Into Winter’s Sleep) may put you in the mood.  Why let Christmas have all the fun when winter lasts

Late Aster ~ City Livin’

City Livin’ is a tribute to the era of lo-fi beats, recorded on vintage 90s equipment, which gives it the slightly abraded feel of a well-loved cassette.  The tape hum in the background is an intentional part of the music, a

Late Aster ~ City Livin’

City Livin’ is a tribute to the era of lo-fi beats, recorded on vintage 90s equipment, which gives it the slightly abraded feel of a well-loved cassette.  The tape hum in the background is an intentional part of the music, a

Will Glaser ~ Music of the Terrazoku: Ethnographic Recordings From An Imagined Future

Here’s a concept album this really works, packaged in a neat little box set housing two tapes and showcasing incredible art from Djoïna Amrani.  We’re not sure just how strong the box is, but we wonder if it might survive

Will Glaser ~ Music of the Terrazoku: Ethnographic Recordings From An Imagined Future

Here’s a concept album this really works, packaged in a neat little box set housing two tapes and showcasing incredible art from Djoïna Amrani.  We’re not sure just how strong the box is, but we wonder if it might survive

Alex Kozobolis ~ Asymmetry

We always want life to make sense, yet despite our best efforts, it does not.  This is the starting point for Asymmetry, which distills a lifetime of thoughts and emotions into 88 keys.  Alex Kozobolis is no stranger to such efforts;

Alex Kozobolis ~ Asymmetry

We always want life to make sense, yet despite our best efforts, it does not.  This is the starting point for Asymmetry, which distills a lifetime of thoughts and emotions into 88 keys.  Alex Kozobolis is no stranger to such efforts;

Jessica Moss ~ Unfolding

Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime,” and builds to the first single and powerful finale, “until all are free.”  According to Jessica Moss, her solo violin music began to flow out of her during the invasion of

Jessica Moss ~ Unfolding

Unfolding is dedicated to “a free Palestine in our lifetime,” and builds to the first single and powerful finale, “until all are free.”  According to Jessica Moss, her solo violin music began to flow out of her during the invasion of