Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Memory Drawings ~ Deathbed Requests
Deathbed Requests is a welcome return for Memory Drawings and friends, and represents a shift in the direction of post-rock ~ although some of the bonus disc’s remixers pull the music toward ambience. The ability of the band to slide between genres is
Memory Drawings ~ Deathbed Requests
Deathbed Requests is a welcome return for Memory Drawings and friends, and represents a shift in the direction of post-rock ~ although some of the bonus disc’s remixers pull the music toward ambience. The ability of the band to slide between genres is
Fields Ohio ~ Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind Vol. 2
The second volume of Fields Ohio‘s Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind flows even better than the first, released four months prior. This is the sound of Christine Annarino and Eddie Palmer having fun, poring over a decade’s worth of
Fields Ohio ~ Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind Vol. 2
The second volume of Fields Ohio‘s Some Melodies Are Memories You Never Really Leave Behind flows even better than the first, released four months prior. This is the sound of Christine Annarino and Eddie Palmer having fun, poring over a decade’s worth of
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
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