Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Kyle Fosburgh ~ One Night
One Night is the sound of America. Many of her states are home to the traditional, permanent sound of the guitar. The instrument seemingly transcends the decades, passing through the 1900’s and into the next century. This isn’t the sound of dry sepia,
Kyle Fosburgh ~ One Night
One Night is the sound of America. Many of her states are home to the traditional, permanent sound of the guitar. The instrument seemingly transcends the decades, passing through the 1900’s and into the next century. This isn’t the sound of dry sepia,
Spurv ~ Skarntyde
Norwegian post-rock band Spurv (Sparrow) admits that “four songs in 45 minutes isn’t the average everyday radio music.” But it is what fans hope to encounter in post-rock: make-or-break, risk-taking ventures that soothe and stir in equal measure. Skarntyde (Danish for “hemlock”) is no suicide
Spurv ~ Skarntyde
Norwegian post-rock band Spurv (Sparrow) admits that “four songs in 45 minutes isn’t the average everyday radio music.” But it is what fans hope to encounter in post-rock: make-or-break, risk-taking ventures that soothe and stir in equal measure. Skarntyde (Danish for “hemlock”) is no suicide
Busto Power Trio ~ The Deal Act 2
Only two types of bands are bold enough to start an EP with the sound of fans yelling, “Boo! You suck!”: bands confident enough to know they don’t suck, and bands that suck so bad they wear it as a badge of
Busto Power Trio ~ The Deal Act 2
Only two types of bands are bold enough to start an EP with the sound of fans yelling, “Boo! You suck!”: bands confident enough to know they don’t suck, and bands that suck so bad they wear it as a badge of
I Will Kill Chita ~ Evil Bear Boris
Many post-rock bands incorporate strings and horns in their setup, but few make these a central part of their compositions. Fewer still incorporate an entire mini-orchestra. This is what sets Moscow’s I Will Kill Chita apart from the pack. On Evil Bear Boris, it’s
I Will Kill Chita ~ Evil Bear Boris
Many post-rock bands incorporate strings and horns in their setup, but few make these a central part of their compositions. Fewer still incorporate an entire mini-orchestra. This is what sets Moscow’s I Will Kill Chita apart from the pack. On Evil Bear Boris, it’s
Solkyri ~ Sad Boys Club
Handclaps may be simple, but they can communicate a great deal. They are seldom less than happy; they can keep a beat or reward an artist at the end of a concert. On “Yes, I’m Breathing,” the opening handclaps are
Solkyri ~ Sad Boys Club
Handclaps may be simple, but they can communicate a great deal. They are seldom less than happy; they can keep a beat or reward an artist at the end of a concert. On “Yes, I’m Breathing,” the opening handclaps are
Heroin in Tahiti ~ Sun and Violence
On Sun and Violence, Heroin in Tahiti step out of the cool shade, substituting it for a scorching inferno. This is the band who gave us the seductive, yet bleakly pessimistic sound of instrumental death surf; a full throttle, dark and
Heroin in Tahiti ~ Sun and Violence
On Sun and Violence, Heroin in Tahiti step out of the cool shade, substituting it for a scorching inferno. This is the band who gave us the seductive, yet bleakly pessimistic sound of instrumental death surf; a full throttle, dark and
Hidden Persuaders ~ Elegies and Curses
Never underestimate the power of a great cover. That’s what drew us to imprint A Giant Fern in the first place, as øjeRum’s art graced a quartet of releases that made our Best Album Covers feature late last year. The best
Hidden Persuaders ~ Elegies and Curses
Never underestimate the power of a great cover. That’s what drew us to imprint A Giant Fern in the first place, as øjeRum’s art graced a quartet of releases that made our Best Album Covers feature late last year. The best
Oiseaux-Tempête ~ Ütopiya?
Certain albums lend themselves to certain natural environments: home listening, club, car ride, airline trip. Ütopiya? is the perfect album for a stroll through an urban environment. I realized this last week while walking in Manhattan with my iPod. Unlike
Oiseaux-Tempête ~ Ütopiya?
Certain albums lend themselves to certain natural environments: home listening, club, car ride, airline trip. Ütopiya? is the perfect album for a stroll through an urban environment. I realized this last week while walking in Manhattan with my iPod. Unlike
a closer listen 