Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

YODOK III ~ The Sky Flashes, The Great Sea Yearns

Dutch label Tonefloat defines itself as “a new wave of jazz,” but the new album from the trio YODOK III offers everything a classic post-rock fan might want: luxurious builds, crushing crescendos and the most cavernous guitar work this side of GY!BE.

YODOK III ~ The Sky Flashes, The Great Sea Yearns

Dutch label Tonefloat defines itself as “a new wave of jazz,” but the new album from the trio YODOK III offers everything a classic post-rock fan might want: luxurious builds, crushing crescendos and the most cavernous guitar work this side of GY!BE.

Sea Witch ~ As Above … So Below

The buzz is building on Nova Scotia’s nautical sludge duo Sea Witch, and we didn’t want to be left out.  The second part of their demo has just been released and can now be purchased as a double cassette from Small

Sea Witch ~ As Above … So Below

The buzz is building on Nova Scotia’s nautical sludge duo Sea Witch, and we didn’t want to be left out.  The second part of their demo has just been released and can now be purchased as a double cassette from Small

ACL 2014: Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk and Jazz

Post-rock returns with a vengeance on this year’s chart, as more than half of the entries hearken back to the golden years of not too long ago.  The consummate playing of scene stalwarts is a comfort to those who wonder

ACL 2014: Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk and Jazz

Post-rock returns with a vengeance on this year’s chart, as more than half of the entries hearken back to the golden years of not too long ago.  The consummate playing of scene stalwarts is a comfort to those who wonder

COSO ~ EP2

The work of Argentinian band COSO very well exemplifies one of those counter-intuitive musical operations that manages to confound and illuminate at the same time, simply due to common-sense expectations that understand music mostly in terms of length and not

COSO ~ EP2

The work of Argentinian band COSO very well exemplifies one of those counter-intuitive musical operations that manages to confound and illuminate at the same time, simply due to common-sense expectations that understand music mostly in terms of length and not

Owen Tromans ~ Merry Christmas

Every Christmas Eve for the past decade, Hampshire guitarist Owen Tromans has recorded an improvised track.  The slowly-growing collection now spans 63 minutes and encompasses many life changes, including the birth of a child.  The music is a fine panacea to the

Owen Tromans ~ Merry Christmas

Every Christmas Eve for the past decade, Hampshire guitarist Owen Tromans has recorded an improvised track.  The slowly-growing collection now spans 63 minutes and encompasses many life changes, including the birth of a child.  The music is a fine panacea to the

Jakob ~ Sines

“People keep asking if I’m back,” growls Keanu Reeves in the new movie John Wick.  His eyes glower, his lips snarl.  “Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back!”  The same could be said of post-rock powerhouse Jakob, whose eight-year absence left many believing that

Jakob ~ Sines

“People keep asking if I’m back,” growls Keanu Reeves in the new movie John Wick.  His eyes glower, his lips snarl.  “Yeah, I’m thinking I’m back!”  The same could be said of post-rock powerhouse Jakob, whose eight-year absence left many believing that

Mono ~ The Last Dawn / Rays of Darkness

Old Mono or new Mono?  The latest twin release from one of the world’s most beloved post-rock bands allows fans to choose.  This is such a great idea that it’s amazing no other post-rock band has done it before. Post-rock fans –

Mono ~ The Last Dawn / Rays of Darkness

Old Mono or new Mono?  The latest twin release from one of the world’s most beloved post-rock bands allows fans to choose.  This is such a great idea that it’s amazing no other post-rock band has done it before. Post-rock fans –

Last Builders of Empire ~ Post-War

Today is Veterans Day in the United States, a day to honor those who have served their country with honor.  Post-War is an album inspired by a Civil War letter.  The album takes its form from Dante’s Divine Comedy, proceeding from Inferno

Last Builders of Empire ~ Post-War

Today is Veterans Day in the United States, a day to honor those who have served their country with honor.  Post-War is an album inspired by a Civil War letter.  The album takes its form from Dante’s Divine Comedy, proceeding from Inferno