Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Extra Life ~ The Sacred Vowel
From the outset, we are faced with an interesting decision on the part of a band known for its challenging, unique musical imaginary: a lullaby. Extra Life has done this before, in 2012’s Dream Seeds, but this time around it
Extra Life ~ The Sacred Vowel
From the outset, we are faced with an interesting decision on the part of a band known for its challenging, unique musical imaginary: a lullaby. Extra Life has done this before, in 2012’s Dream Seeds, but this time around it
Million Moons ~ I May Be Some Time
I’m just going outside and may be some time. These were the last words spoken by Captain Lawrence Oates before he walked into the ice and snow and disappeared forever. Considered an act of nobility, Oates’ sacrifice was made that
Million Moons ~ I May Be Some Time
I’m just going outside and may be some time. These were the last words spoken by Captain Lawrence Oates before he walked into the ice and snow and disappeared forever. Considered an act of nobility, Oates’ sacrifice was made that
Pijn ~ Low Beams of Hope
“Each day, time drops a tiny death at your door.” These words, unadorned, open the album and introduce a short poem, whose narrators speak of patience and perspective before returning to the start. The music springs forth from quietude, lush
Pijn ~ Low Beams of Hope
“Each day, time drops a tiny death at your door.” These words, unadorned, open the album and introduce a short poem, whose narrators speak of patience and perspective before returning to the start. The music springs forth from quietude, lush
MONO ~ OATH
OATH marks 25 years for MONO, whose silver anniversary puts them in the category of post-rock luminaries Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think and Explosions in the Sky. But in terms of studio releases, MONO has been the most consistent
MONO ~ OATH
OATH marks 25 years for MONO, whose silver anniversary puts them in the category of post-rock luminaries Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Do Make Say Think and Explosions in the Sky. But in terms of studio releases, MONO has been the most consistent
Powers / Rolin Duo ~ Clearing
The press release mentions rivers of lava and a dip in a cold water creek: one track fire, the other water. The common denominator: flow. Jen Powers plays hammered dulcimer, Matthew J Rolin guitar and sounds, the latter which we take to
Powers / Rolin Duo ~ Clearing
The press release mentions rivers of lava and a dip in a cold water creek: one track fire, the other water. The common denominator: flow. Jen Powers plays hammered dulcimer, Matthew J Rolin guitar and sounds, the latter which we take to
Oddarrang ~ Oddarrang
The name Oddarrang is a portmanteau of “odd arrangement,” as this Finnish post-rock quintet is known for its combination of cello, trombone and guitar; but let’s not forget the drums, which provide the set’s backbone! The band has had an incredible twenty
Oddarrang ~ Oddarrang
The name Oddarrang is a portmanteau of “odd arrangement,” as this Finnish post-rock quintet is known for its combination of cello, trombone and guitar; but let’s not forget the drums, which provide the set’s backbone! The band has had an incredible twenty
The Lumberjack Feedback ~ Stronghold
We dare any post-metal-loving listener to resist the power of The Lumberjack Feedback after viewing the video for “Failing to Witness His Mighty Work.” This French quintet is very into its music, and after hearing an album with two drummers, it
The Lumberjack Feedback ~ Stronghold
We dare any post-metal-loving listener to resist the power of The Lumberjack Feedback after viewing the video for “Failing to Witness His Mighty Work.” This French quintet is very into its music, and after hearing an album with two drummers, it
OOOTOKO ~ OOOTOKO
Our first taste of OOOTOKO was last year’s striking video for “Elvas,” which features choreographer and dancer Laura Guessan struggling with an impossible rope. The Middle East timbres and Dune aesthetics are indicative of the cinematic tone of this nineteen-member international
OOOTOKO ~ OOOTOKO
Our first taste of OOOTOKO was last year’s striking video for “Elvas,” which features choreographer and dancer Laura Guessan struggling with an impossible rope. The Middle East timbres and Dune aesthetics are indicative of the cinematic tone of this nineteen-member international
a closer listen 