Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
Anemine ~ MeeresWeiten
How does one react upon hearing the news that a favorite novel has inspired an album? At first, with trepidation, the same reaction one might have toward a film version. And then, if the project is worthy, relief, followed by gratitude.
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
B/B/S ~ Coltre/Manto
The super-trio of Aidan Baker, Andrea Belfi and Erik Skodvin has returned with a vengeance, taking time from solo and group projects to jam together once more. And what a beautiful racket it is. Recorded in a church but mastered in
Dumbsaint ~ Disappearance in a Minor Role – Part III: Celeste
Let’s address the odd fact first: Part III is actually part one of a short film trilogy and soundtrack, deliberately presented out of order. These interlocking pieces are meant to create a sense of mystery, with secrets to be revealed in
Dumbsaint ~ Disappearance in a Minor Role – Part III: Celeste
Let’s address the odd fact first: Part III is actually part one of a short film trilogy and soundtrack, deliberately presented out of order. These interlocking pieces are meant to create a sense of mystery, with secrets to be revealed in
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
a closer listen 