Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
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
Carolino ~ Woven
This story may shatter your heart or weave it back together. Isabella Faith was born a few days before Christmas and left this life a few days after. This album was written and released while she was waiting in the
Carolino ~ Woven
This story may shatter your heart or weave it back together. Isabella Faith was born a few days before Christmas and left this life a few days after. This album was written and released while she was waiting in the
We Stood Like Kings ~ Berlin 1927
Once upon a time, there was rock. And then there was post-rock, cinematic in nature. And then certain bands started to discover a natural pairing of post-rock with silent film. No more would they need to describe their music as
We Stood Like Kings ~ Berlin 1927
Once upon a time, there was rock. And then there was post-rock, cinematic in nature. And then certain bands started to discover a natural pairing of post-rock with silent film. No more would they need to describe their music as
Jettison Tape ~ Second Sleep
Last month’s ACL Singles Chart included a surprise entry from newcomer Jettison Tape, but the artist is new only in name. Behind the moniker lies one Dave Fischoff, who once recorded sound collages for Secretly Canadian, moved to New York
Jettison Tape ~ Second Sleep
Last month’s ACL Singles Chart included a surprise entry from newcomer Jettison Tape, but the artist is new only in name. Behind the moniker lies one Dave Fischoff, who once recorded sound collages for Secretly Canadian, moved to New York
Rocket Miner ~ Elegy
Elegy is an album full of contrasts, a work that tightly represents the immense strength of a kind of post-rock that is not tied down to a narrative or to the mechanics of loud and quiet. As its title indicates,
Rocket Miner ~ Elegy
Elegy is an album full of contrasts, a work that tightly represents the immense strength of a kind of post-rock that is not tied down to a narrative or to the mechanics of loud and quiet. As its title indicates,
Cosmic Monster ~ Cosmic Monster
Over the course of the last year, Cosmic Monster has grown into its name. First came Coaxial Transmission, boasting hard drums, synthesizer and a horror movie theme. Then came Knifehead/The Drift, inspired by the kaiju of Pacific Rim. (Great monsters, but why did they always
Cosmic Monster ~ Cosmic Monster
Over the course of the last year, Cosmic Monster has grown into its name. First came Coaxial Transmission, boasting hard drums, synthesizer and a horror movie theme. Then came Knifehead/The Drift, inspired by the kaiju of Pacific Rim. (Great monsters, but why did they always
a closer listen 