Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
The Boats ~ Segundo
Is it possible that one of the best post-rock albums of 2015 will be an album recorded in 2007? The chances are very good, because Segundo is an excellent album, so good that its prior invisibility now seems stunning. I first happened
The Boats ~ Segundo
Is it possible that one of the best post-rock albums of 2015 will be an album recorded in 2007? The chances are very good, because Segundo is an excellent album, so good that its prior invisibility now seems stunning. I first happened
Platonick Dive ~ Overflow
Post-rock bands dabbling with electronics is nothing new – it’s in fact become something of an inevitability for many. In 2014 alone there were some standout releases in this field from heavyweights such as This Will Destroy You, sleepmakeswaves and,
Platonick Dive ~ Overflow
Post-rock bands dabbling with electronics is nothing new – it’s in fact become something of an inevitability for many. In 2014 alone there were some standout releases in this field from heavyweights such as This Will Destroy You, sleepmakeswaves and,
The Union Trade ~ A Place of Long Years
San Francisco quartet The Union Trade calls its new LP a “re-emergence,” and for very good reason. Having skated on the edges of instrumental post-rock for nearly a decade, the band now goes “mostly unpeopled.” The result is a triumphant new set. Fans will still
The Union Trade ~ A Place of Long Years
San Francisco quartet The Union Trade calls its new LP a “re-emergence,” and for very good reason. Having skated on the edges of instrumental post-rock for nearly a decade, the band now goes “mostly unpeopled.” The result is a triumphant new set. Fans will still
Whale Fall ~ The Madrean
The digital version of Whale Fall‘s sophomore album made an immediate splash when it was released in mid-December, appearing on Echoes and Dust’s fine year-end Top 20 list, as well as a number of post-rock lists. The Madrean is now set to drop on
Whale Fall ~ The Madrean
The digital version of Whale Fall‘s sophomore album made an immediate splash when it was released in mid-December, appearing on Echoes and Dust’s fine year-end Top 20 list, as well as a number of post-rock lists. The Madrean is now set to drop on
Peals ~ Seltzer
Peals has never sounded like the work of two bass players (Future Islands’ William Cashion and Double Dagger’s Bruce Willen). 2013 debut Walking Field demonstrated a wide variety of influences, from ambient to surf rock, while showcasing the talents of cellist Kate
Peals ~ Seltzer
Peals has never sounded like the work of two bass players (Future Islands’ William Cashion and Double Dagger’s Bruce Willen). 2013 debut Walking Field demonstrated a wide variety of influences, from ambient to surf rock, while showcasing the talents of cellist Kate
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
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