Cleared ~ Drown
Drown is the third album from Chicago’s Cleared. And Drown gets off to an electrifying start, its fanged, growling guitars drenched in distortion, producing visceral, violent chords. Both Steven Hess and Michael Vallera are no strangers to heavy instrumental music, but Drown has a lighter side
Cleared ~ Drown
Drown is the third album from Chicago’s Cleared. And Drown gets off to an electrifying start, its fanged, growling guitars drenched in distortion, producing visceral, violent chords. Both Steven Hess and Michael Vallera are no strangers to heavy instrumental music, but Drown has a lighter side
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Seven
On Day 7 of our road trip, we head north to the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, where we find Without Letters, Audrey Fall and Ocean Districts eager to make our acquaintance. This entire region is rich with post-rock, where it is
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Seven
On Day 7 of our road trip, we head north to the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, where we find Without Letters, Audrey Fall and Ocean Districts eager to make our acquaintance. This entire region is rich with post-rock, where it is
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Six
On Day Six we proceed in a more orderly fashion through Europe, making pit stops in Germany, Poland and the Ukraine to hear Watered, Sleeping Bear and a cavalcade of Polish talent. In this region we continue to encounter louder, harsher sounds,
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Six
On Day Six we proceed in a more orderly fashion through Europe, making pit stops in Germany, Poland and the Ukraine to hear Watered, Sleeping Bear and a cavalcade of Polish talent. In this region we continue to encounter louder, harsher sounds,
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Five
Day Five brings us southwest to Spain and Portugal, where we find the sounds of Kermit, Catacombe and la flag. It’s amazing how different three bands from the same region can seem, despite the fact they operate in the same narrow arena.
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Five
Day Five brings us southwest to Spain and Portugal, where we find the sounds of Kermit, Catacombe and la flag. It’s amazing how different three bands from the same region can seem, despite the fact they operate in the same narrow arena.
Mutek + Elektra = EM15
The 15th edition of the venerable electronic music festival Mutek begins in Montreal Tuesday May 27, running until Junday June 1. Opening night features performances from Tim Hecker, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Kangding Ray (and many more), with the programming
Mutek + Elektra = EM15
The 15th edition of the venerable electronic music festival Mutek begins in Montreal Tuesday May 27, running until Junday June 1. Opening night features performances from Tim Hecker, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Kangding Ray (and many more), with the programming
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Four
Day Four of our road trip takes us across the Channel to France, where the sounds of Oiseaux-Tempête, Fall of Messiah, Red Forest and Totorro await. These acts may not sound French, but they don’t sound like their Canadian counterparts either. All four share
Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Four
Day Four of our road trip takes us across the Channel to France, where the sounds of Oiseaux-Tempête, Fall of Messiah, Red Forest and Totorro await. These acts may not sound French, but they don’t sound like their Canadian counterparts either. All four share
Silmus ~ shelter
The word ‘shelter’ tends to convey protection from adversity. It connotes a confined space offering refuge against broad and injurious exposure; in essence, small against large. Eagerly awaited here at ACL, the second release of Dutch one-man outfit Silmus has
Silmus ~ shelter
The word ‘shelter’ tends to convey protection from adversity. It connotes a confined space offering refuge against broad and injurious exposure; in essence, small against large. Eagerly awaited here at ACL, the second release of Dutch one-man outfit Silmus has
Wolfgang Voigt, Paul Jebanasam & Dalhous at The Church of St John at Hackney
Out of the numerous concert venues I have been to in London since I moved here a little over a year and a half ago The Church of St John at Hackney has pretty quickly established itself as my favourite
Wolfgang Voigt, Paul Jebanasam & Dalhous at The Church of St John at Hackney
Out of the numerous concert venues I have been to in London since I moved here a little over a year and a half ago The Church of St John at Hackney has pretty quickly established itself as my favourite
a closer listen 