Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Fighting Lion ~ A Convenient Place
The ukulele resurgence continues with A Convenient Place, the third EP from Álvaro Menéndez and his first for Flaming Pines. We keep hoping for an album, but in the meantime, these breezy concoctions will have to do. If anything, the works of
Fighting Lion ~ A Convenient Place
The ukulele resurgence continues with A Convenient Place, the third EP from Álvaro Menéndez and his first for Flaming Pines. We keep hoping for an album, but in the meantime, these breezy concoctions will have to do. If anything, the works of
indignu ~ Odyssea
indignu has made great strides since releasing its debut album, Fetus in fetu, in 2010. What’s that, you say? You haven’t heard of them? This Portuguese post-rock quintet may have flown under the international radar until now, but 2013 should be their
indignu ~ Odyssea
indignu has made great strides since releasing its debut album, Fetus in fetu, in 2010. What’s that, you say? You haven’t heard of them? This Portuguese post-rock quintet may have flown under the international radar until now, but 2013 should be their
Set and Setting ~ Equanimity
How many post-rock albums can you name that start with the sound of ducks? Likely one, after today. St. Petersburg, Florida’s Set and Setting lives up to its name by providing landscape cues at the outset of its debut album, a follow-up
Set and Setting ~ Equanimity
How many post-rock albums can you name that start with the sound of ducks? Likely one, after today. St. Petersburg, Florida’s Set and Setting lives up to its name by providing landscape cues at the outset of its debut album, a follow-up
Hessien ~ Calcifer / Miaou ~ Bring the Lights
The Sound in Silence label has been a consistent presence over the past few years, releasing small-run albums and EPs, each graced with a lovely Polaroid print. The releases tend to sell out quickly at source but can usually be
Hessien ~ Calcifer / Miaou ~ Bring the Lights
The Sound in Silence label has been a consistent presence over the past few years, releasing small-run albums and EPs, each graced with a lovely Polaroid print. The releases tend to sell out quickly at source but can usually be
Solkyri ~ Are You My Brother?
Solkyri has gone all-out with its debut album, and its confidence is contagious. The trio is offering Are You My Brother? on its own and as a deluxe package; the latter includes a signed poster, t-shirt and swag. In addition, Solkyri
Solkyri ~ Are You My Brother?
Solkyri has gone all-out with its debut album, and its confidence is contagious. The trio is offering Are You My Brother? on its own and as a deluxe package; the latter includes a signed poster, t-shirt and swag. In addition, Solkyri
Esmerine ~ Dalmak
A new album from Esmerine is always an event, but Dalmak surpasses expectations. A trip to Istanbul inspired the group (now a quartet) to collaborate with a host of Turkish musicians, and the incorporation of international instruments provides a unique allure. These include darbuka
Esmerine ~ Dalmak
A new album from Esmerine is always an event, but Dalmak surpasses expectations. A trip to Istanbul inspired the group (now a quartet) to collaborate with a host of Turkish musicians, and the incorporation of international instruments provides a unique allure. These include darbuka
Glaciers ~ Mirrored Through the Ancients
Fans of Big Guitars, rejoice! The San Francisco band who first brought us the superb And the Sea Won the Battle has returned with an even harder-edged album: loud, catchy, and confident. But don’t call it post-rock; this is really all-out rock,
Glaciers ~ Mirrored Through the Ancients
Fans of Big Guitars, rejoice! The San Francisco band who first brought us the superb And the Sea Won the Battle has returned with an even harder-edged album: loud, catchy, and confident. But don’t call it post-rock; this is really all-out rock,
Temps Libre EP
“Temps Libre” is the first release from the St. Laurent Piano Project, a recording series initiated by musician Stefan Christoff. Featuring Brahja Waldman on sax, Peter Burton on contrabass and Stefan Christoff on piano, “Temps Libre” is a musical exploration
Temps Libre EP
“Temps Libre” is the first release from the St. Laurent Piano Project, a recording series initiated by musician Stefan Christoff. Featuring Brahja Waldman on sax, Peter Burton on contrabass and Stefan Christoff on piano, “Temps Libre” is a musical exploration
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