Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
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
The Ambients ~ Into Red Dust
We recently reviewed a band named Glockenspiel who didn’t have a glockenspiel, and now we meet a band named The Ambients who isn’t ambient – although ambience is a key factor in understanding their music. The music of The Ambients lies somewhere
The Ambients ~ Into Red Dust
We recently reviewed a band named Glockenspiel who didn’t have a glockenspiel, and now we meet a band named The Ambients who isn’t ambient – although ambience is a key factor in understanding their music. The music of The Ambients lies somewhere
Takeshi Nishimoto ~ Lavandula
Takeshi Nishimoto has expanded his palette in recent years as part of the electronic duo I Am Not a Gun, but his Sonic Pieces debut is pure guitar. Lavandula, the scientific name for lavender, stems from the Latin lavare, “to wash”,
Takeshi Nishimoto ~ Lavandula
Takeshi Nishimoto has expanded his palette in recent years as part of the electronic duo I Am Not a Gun, but his Sonic Pieces debut is pure guitar. Lavandula, the scientific name for lavender, stems from the Latin lavare, “to wash”,
deathrowradio ~ Yummy
Many will be shocked when they hear this new record, asking, “Is this really d_rradio, the duo who released the lovely ambient album Forecast a couple years ago?” While prior works have been marked by diversity, few expected pounding percussion and swirling guitars
deathrowradio ~ Yummy
Many will be shocked when they hear this new record, asking, “Is this really d_rradio, the duo who released the lovely ambient album Forecast a couple years ago?” While prior works have been marked by diversity, few expected pounding percussion and swirling guitars
a closer listen 