Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
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
le_mol ~ Kara Oh Kee
Every post-rock album released this season will stand in the shadow of GY!BE, but that doesn’t mean there’s no other good post-rock out there. One great way to be recognized is with humor and verve, both of which are on
le_mol ~ Kara Oh Kee
Every post-rock album released this season will stand in the shadow of GY!BE, but that doesn’t mean there’s no other good post-rock out there. One great way to be recognized is with humor and verve, both of which are on
Takaakira “Taka” Goto ~ Classical Punk and Echoes Under the Beauty + Track Premiere!
Mono fans, rejoice! Lead guitarist Takaakira “Taka” Goto is now set to unveil his debut album, a work that didn’t sound at all like Mono when it was conceived, but sounds a lot more like Mono now. The band’s shift from pure
Takaakira “Taka” Goto ~ Classical Punk and Echoes Under the Beauty + Track Premiere!
Mono fans, rejoice! Lead guitarist Takaakira “Taka” Goto is now set to unveil his debut album, a work that didn’t sound at all like Mono when it was conceived, but sounds a lot more like Mono now. The band’s shift from pure
Austin Glover & Eric Perreault ~ Freight 1110 Through Greensboro
How much of the Andrew Weathers Ensemble is Andrew Weathers, and how much is the ensemble? As Austin Glover and Eric Perreault step out on their debut release, one can begin to discern the differences. The harmonies and Petrels-like drones of
Austin Glover & Eric Perreault ~ Freight 1110 Through Greensboro
How much of the Andrew Weathers Ensemble is Andrew Weathers, and how much is the ensemble? As Austin Glover and Eric Perreault step out on their debut release, one can begin to discern the differences. The harmonies and Petrels-like drones of
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