Fennesz ~ Bécs

In 2001 Mego released Endless Summer, a shimmering wave of digital guitar manipulations that ranks among the best – and “poppiest”- of Fennesz’s now extensive catalog. It wasn’t just the album that solidified Fennesz among the upper echelon of electronic

Fennesz ~ Bécs

In 2001 Mego released Endless Summer, a shimmering wave of digital guitar manipulations that ranks among the best – and “poppiest”- of Fennesz’s now extensive catalog. It wasn’t just the album that solidified Fennesz among the upper echelon of electronic

Post Rock Road Trip: Day Three

Today our post-rock road trip acts like a European backpacker, making its pit stops in Scotland, the U.K. and Greece, staying in hostels and taking in new music from The Gothenburg Address, Those Amongst Us Are Wolves and Sleepstream.  We’ve been

Post Rock Road Trip: Day Three

Today our post-rock road trip acts like a European backpacker, making its pit stops in Scotland, the U.K. and Greece, staying in hostels and taking in new music from The Gothenburg Address, Those Amongst Us Are Wolves and Sleepstream.  We’ve been

Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Two

On the second day of our road trip, we turn north to Canada, the home of many post-rock originators.  Canada’s new breed includes An Ant and An Atom, North Atlantic Drift, Northumbria and Music for Money, all of whom skirt on the edges

Post-Rock Road Trip: Day Two

On the second day of our road trip, we turn north to Canada, the home of many post-rock originators.  Canada’s new breed includes An Ant and An Atom, North Atlantic Drift, Northumbria and Music for Money, all of whom skirt on the edges

Post-Rock Road Trip: Day One

We’re looking for the world’s best instrumental post-rock.  This week, we’ll be traveling around the planet and covering a few releases daily, starting in the U.S. with Unconditional Arms and Wander from the west and Tides of Man, Cavallo and Ghosts of Sailors at Sea from the east.

Post-Rock Road Trip: Day One

We’re looking for the world’s best instrumental post-rock.  This week, we’ll be traveling around the planet and covering a few releases daily, starting in the U.S. with Unconditional Arms and Wander from the west and Tides of Man, Cavallo and Ghosts of Sailors at Sea from the east.

Premiere Mix: Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio”

Could this be the year’s most original mix?  Spanning five decades, 1935-1985, Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio” is an aural walk through history with a decidedly experimental bent.  It’s unlike anything else we’ve heard this year. While reviewing Cliff

Premiere Mix: Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio”

Could this be the year’s most original mix?  Spanning five decades, 1935-1985, Cliff Dweller’s “The Golden Days of Radio” is an aural walk through history with a decidedly experimental bent.  It’s unlike anything else we’ve heard this year. While reviewing Cliff

cétieu ~ Ceiling Stories

The music of Cétieu flutters lightly against the healthy shade of the sun, taking rest in its presence with a grateful smile and a casual stance. The light touches the green-toned leaves softly with its kind, sunlit palm. Supple drones,

cétieu ~ Ceiling Stories

The music of Cétieu flutters lightly against the healthy shade of the sun, taking rest in its presence with a grateful smile and a casual stance. The light touches the green-toned leaves softly with its kind, sunlit palm. Supple drones,

Cinchel ~ A House Once Lived That Never Was

Jason Shanley (Cinchel) has surprised us once again.  The last time we reviewed Cinchel, we encountered quarter-hour drones on limited edition vinyl sealed with green wax.  This time out, we find a gorgeous zine and 25 short tracks spanning the

Cinchel ~ A House Once Lived That Never Was

Jason Shanley (Cinchel) has surprised us once again.  The last time we reviewed Cinchel, we encountered quarter-hour drones on limited edition vinyl sealed with green wax.  This time out, we find a gorgeous zine and 25 short tracks spanning the

Christoph Bruhn ~ Weekends on the Frontier

Fingerstyle guitarist Christoph Bruhn lights up the Twin Ports with his effortless touch and soulful playing. Bruhn has an open tone that’s supple on the surface, but he plays in a way that reflects deeper waters. Bruhn has made the transition from electric

Christoph Bruhn ~ Weekends on the Frontier

Fingerstyle guitarist Christoph Bruhn lights up the Twin Ports with his effortless touch and soulful playing. Bruhn has an open tone that’s supple on the surface, but he plays in a way that reflects deeper waters. Bruhn has made the transition from electric