Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Innercity Ensemble ~ II
Innercity Ensemble‘s II is a study in black and white, but in these improvisations the colors are not always what one might expect. Each entry comes across as a riff on a theme. The contrast yields to synthesis, much in the same
Innercity Ensemble ~ II
Innercity Ensemble‘s II is a study in black and white, but in these improvisations the colors are not always what one might expect. Each entry comes across as a riff on a theme. The contrast yields to synthesis, much in the same
Charles-Eric Charrier ~ Petite Soeur
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from bassist / pianist Charles-Eric Charrier, who last impressed us with 2011’s elegant Silver. He moves in two directions on Petite Soeur, polishing his sound on the vinyl portion while saving his deeper experiments for
Charles-Eric Charrier ~ Petite Soeur
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from bassist / pianist Charles-Eric Charrier, who last impressed us with 2011’s elegant Silver. He moves in two directions on Petite Soeur, polishing his sound on the vinyl portion while saving his deeper experiments for
Montag ~ Trepezzi
Italian quartet Montag makes a huge splash with its debut release Trepezzi: half an hour of hard-edged, quality post-rock in the vein of Neil On Impression. We’ve missed this sort of music. Montag isn’t trying to lull or cross over; the concentration is
Montag ~ Trepezzi
Italian quartet Montag makes a huge splash with its debut release Trepezzi: half an hour of hard-edged, quality post-rock in the vein of Neil On Impression. We’ve missed this sort of music. Montag isn’t trying to lull or cross over; the concentration is
Nelson Patton ~ S/T
Dave Nelson and Marion Patton (Nelson Patton) have an unusual setup: Nelson plays and loops trombones, while Patton plays Moog bass pedals and drums. A warm sound ensues, enough perhaps to melt the snow on the cover. The larger surprise
Nelson Patton ~ S/T
Dave Nelson and Marion Patton (Nelson Patton) have an unusual setup: Nelson plays and loops trombones, while Patton plays Moog bass pedals and drums. A warm sound ensues, enough perhaps to melt the snow on the cover. The larger surprise
House of Cosy Cushions ~ Spell
House of Cosy Cushions is a collective in the mold of FareWell Poetry, including a leader, a core group of musicians, and a rotating cast of guests. Richard Bolhuis’ labor of love is difficult to categorize. The cover is blurry
House of Cosy Cushions ~ Spell
House of Cosy Cushions is a collective in the mold of FareWell Poetry, including a leader, a core group of musicians, and a rotating cast of guests. Richard Bolhuis’ labor of love is difficult to categorize. The cover is blurry
Glenn Jones ~ Welcomed Wherever I Go
One of the features of Record Store Day (Saturday, April 19) is the opportunity to procure limited edition copies of records released that day. These physical treasures swiftly become collector’s items. Glenn Jones’ lovely little record is destined to become
Glenn Jones ~ Welcomed Wherever I Go
One of the features of Record Store Day (Saturday, April 19) is the opportunity to procure limited edition copies of records released that day. These physical treasures swiftly become collector’s items. Glenn Jones’ lovely little record is destined to become
Plesiosaur~ ~ Memorial
For those who are wondering, that’s not a typo. Plesiosaur~ is as much in love with the tilde as we are. This particular punctuation mark also implies the form of a plesiosaur ~ long, graceful and undulating, a fair way to
Plesiosaur~ ~ Memorial
For those who are wondering, that’s not a typo. Plesiosaur~ is as much in love with the tilde as we are. This particular punctuation mark also implies the form of a plesiosaur ~ long, graceful and undulating, a fair way to
obe ~ Partners
It’s a good thing we reviewed obe‘s album teaser in 2012, because it’s taken 21 months for the full release to appear. Fortunately, it’s been worth the wait. The two excellent tracks of the Standard Cheese EP are included here, and are
obe ~ Partners
It’s a good thing we reviewed obe‘s album teaser in 2012, because it’s taken 21 months for the full release to appear. Fortunately, it’s been worth the wait. The two excellent tracks of the Standard Cheese EP are included here, and are
a closer listen 