Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Jon Carolino ~ Ruins
A few months ago, we reviewed Jon Carolino‘s Woven, which was written while his daughter Isabella Faith was growing in the womb. After her death, the EP became a testimony to her short life. Ruins is the story of grief. How does one
Jon Carolino ~ Ruins
A few months ago, we reviewed Jon Carolino‘s Woven, which was written while his daughter Isabella Faith was growing in the womb. After her death, the EP became a testimony to her short life. Ruins is the story of grief. How does one
Alexander Turnquist ~ Flying Fantasy
Often, fantasy is seen as a recourse to escapism, as an imaginary distancing that allows a momentary glimpse of personal utopia, an ephemeral feeling ingrained in the thought of someplace other where a negative ‘I’ exists. It is in this
Alexander Turnquist ~ Flying Fantasy
Often, fantasy is seen as a recourse to escapism, as an imaginary distancing that allows a momentary glimpse of personal utopia, an ephemeral feeling ingrained in the thought of someplace other where a negative ‘I’ exists. It is in this
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Eight
We conclude our first post-rock road trip by traveling straight down the latitude line through Russia, Japan and Australia, where we are introduced to Show Me a Dinosaur, Neko Nine, The Creator Of and Lemon’s Chair, and re-encounter Dumbsaint, who have just completed the
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Eight
We conclude our first post-rock road trip by traveling straight down the latitude line through Russia, Japan and Australia, where we are introduced to Show Me a Dinosaur, Neko Nine, The Creator Of and Lemon’s Chair, and re-encounter Dumbsaint, who have just completed the
Cleared ~ Drown
Drown is the third album from Chicago’s Cleared. And Drown gets off to an electrifying start, its fanged, growling guitars drenched in distortion, producing visceral, violent chords. Both Steven Hess and Michael Vallera are no strangers to heavy instrumental music, but Drown has a lighter side
Cleared ~ Drown
Drown is the third album from Chicago’s Cleared. And Drown gets off to an electrifying start, its fanged, growling guitars drenched in distortion, producing visceral, violent chords. Both Steven Hess and Michael Vallera are no strangers to heavy instrumental music, but Drown has a lighter side
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Seven
On Day 7 of our road trip, we head north to the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, where we find Without Letters, Audrey Fall and Ocean Districts eager to make our acquaintance. This entire region is rich with post-rock, where it is
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Seven
On Day 7 of our road trip, we head north to the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, where we find Without Letters, Audrey Fall and Ocean Districts eager to make our acquaintance. This entire region is rich with post-rock, where it is
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Six
On Day Six we proceed in a more orderly fashion through Europe, making pit stops in Germany, Poland and the Ukraine to hear Watered, Sleeping Bear and a cavalcade of Polish talent. In this region we continue to encounter louder, harsher sounds,
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Six
On Day Six we proceed in a more orderly fashion through Europe, making pit stops in Germany, Poland and the Ukraine to hear Watered, Sleeping Bear and a cavalcade of Polish talent. In this region we continue to encounter louder, harsher sounds,
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Five
Day Five brings us southwest to Spain and Portugal, where we find the sounds of Kermit, Catacombe and la flag. It’s amazing how different three bands from the same region can seem, despite the fact they operate in the same narrow arena.
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Five
Day Five brings us southwest to Spain and Portugal, where we find the sounds of Kermit, Catacombe and la flag. It’s amazing how different three bands from the same region can seem, despite the fact they operate in the same narrow arena.
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Four
Day Four of our road trip takes us across the Channel to France, where the sounds of Oiseaux-Tempête, Fall of Messiah, Red Forest and Totorro await. These acts may not sound French, but they don’t sound like their Canadian counterparts either. All four share
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Four
Day Four of our road trip takes us across the Channel to France, where the sounds of Oiseaux-Tempête, Fall of Messiah, Red Forest and Totorro await. These acts may not sound French, but they don’t sound like their Canadian counterparts either. All four share
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