Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
Tan Frio el Verano ~ Primavera
So you’re a new post-rock band, looking to make a name for yourself in the digital world? As Jeff Probst (“Survivor”) says, “You better bring it!” And that’s exactly what Venezuela’s Tan Frio el Verano does. Strings and horns, drums and electronics, guitars and
Tan Frio el Verano ~ Primavera
So you’re a new post-rock band, looking to make a name for yourself in the digital world? As Jeff Probst (“Survivor”) says, “You better bring it!” And that’s exactly what Venezuela’s Tan Frio el Verano does. Strings and horns, drums and electronics, guitars and
Hills! Werewolves! Run! ~ 3
Hills! Werewolves! Run! is a great name for a band, one that demands attention and practically guarantees excitement. Two of the tracks on the British band’s third album sound like the name; the other two are more sedate. Each track relies
Hills! Werewolves! Run! ~ 3
Hills! Werewolves! Run! is a great name for a band, one that demands attention and practically guarantees excitement. Two of the tracks on the British band’s third album sound like the name; the other two are more sedate. Each track relies
obe ~ Standard Cheese
“we’re back” read the title of the email, from a sender named “obe”. Was it spam? I clicked and held my breath. Good call. obe is the band formerly known as Orders of the British Empire, whose last two EPs showed incredible
obe ~ Standard Cheese
“we’re back” read the title of the email, from a sender named “obe”. Was it spam? I clicked and held my breath. Good call. obe is the band formerly known as Orders of the British Empire, whose last two EPs showed incredible
The Pirate Ship Quintet ~ Rope for No-Hopers
Has it really been that long since The Pirate Ship Quintet‘s self-titled debut EP? Six years is long enough for entire industries to change, and in terms of taste and technology, they have. Over the past few years, the band has
The Pirate Ship Quintet ~ Rope for No-Hopers
Has it really been that long since The Pirate Ship Quintet‘s self-titled debut EP? Six years is long enough for entire industries to change, and in terms of taste and technology, they have. Over the past few years, the band has
Crimson Mourn ~ Bring Your Desires Here
Crimson Mourn is only 18 years old, but 18 is not too young to produce quality music. Bring Your Desires Here is already the artist’s second album, and its best parts are better than much of the post-rock on the market.
Crimson Mourn ~ Bring Your Desires Here
Crimson Mourn is only 18 years old, but 18 is not too young to produce quality music. Bring Your Desires Here is already the artist’s second album, and its best parts are better than much of the post-rock on the market.
Black Eagle Child ~ Go Around, Again
Reviewers can be a funny bunch. We’re not omniscient but there are times when we pretend to be. For example, there’s nothing like writing ‘This album is good, but it doesn’t compare to the B-side of their second single which
Black Eagle Child ~ Go Around, Again
Reviewers can be a funny bunch. We’re not omniscient but there are times when we pretend to be. For example, there’s nothing like writing ‘This album is good, but it doesn’t compare to the B-side of their second single which
Alexander Tucker ~ Third Mouth
As visitors to the Recommendations section of A Closer Listen might know, I recently read Electric Eden, Rob Young’s overview of British folk (and adjacent musics). This is a chunky tome, housing a comprehensive study of work mostly from the
Alexander Tucker ~ Third Mouth
As visitors to the Recommendations section of A Closer Listen might know, I recently read Electric Eden, Rob Young’s overview of British folk (and adjacent musics). This is a chunky tome, housing a comprehensive study of work mostly from the
David Daniell and Douglas McCombs ~ Versions
For years we’ve been encouraged to reuse and recycle, and although we’re quite happy to fill a green box with newspapers every two weeks, it’s the first part of the phrase that is more a struggle – can we find
David Daniell and Douglas McCombs ~ Versions
For years we’ve been encouraged to reuse and recycle, and although we’re quite happy to fill a green box with newspapers every two weeks, it’s the first part of the phrase that is more a struggle – can we find
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