Category Archives: Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

Moonwood ~ The Strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the Strength of the Wolf is the Pack

“The Law For The Wolves” is a poem from The Jungle Book that spells out how wolves are to conduct themselves, and a resounding line depicting the unyielding cycles of nature is where the Canadian duo Moonwood went for the

Moonwood ~ The Strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the Strength of the Wolf is the Pack

“The Law For The Wolves” is a poem from The Jungle Book that spells out how wolves are to conduct themselves, and a resounding line depicting the unyielding cycles of nature is where the Canadian duo Moonwood went for the

Apta ~ Algorithms EP

Barry Smethurst’s Apta project has been featured twice on our pages this year, the first time as part of Oxide Tones’ The Circle Project and the second as a standout cut on Future Elements’ Elements 1 compilation.  Now the artist has graced us with a four-track EP,

Apta ~ Algorithms EP

Barry Smethurst’s Apta project has been featured twice on our pages this year, the first time as part of Oxide Tones’ The Circle Project and the second as a standout cut on Future Elements’ Elements 1 compilation.  Now the artist has graced us with a four-track EP,

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