Posts Tagged: Hour

Hour ~ Subminiature

Subminiature gives us a new way to appreciate Hour.  The live album collects performances from multiple locations in a spoke radiating around the ensemble’s Philadelphia home.  Five tracks are included from the first album (including two versions of “Doxology”), four from

Hour ~ Subminiature

Subminiature gives us a new way to appreciate Hour.  The live album collects performances from multiple locations in a spoke radiating around the ensemble’s Philadelphia home.  Five tracks are included from the first album (including two versions of “Doxology”), four from

ACL 2024 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

Post-rock returned with a roar this year as three of the scene’s stalwarts, with discographies stretching back 20, 25 and 30 years, proved that they remain relevant. But this article celebrates far more than just post-rock. We also include a

ACL 2024 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

Post-rock returned with a roar this year as three of the scene’s stalwarts, with discographies stretching back 20, 25 and 30 years, proved that they remain relevant. But this article celebrates far more than just post-rock. We also include a

Hour ~ Ease the Work

Hour, the Philadelphia ensemble led by Michael Cormier-O’Leary, has outgrown the Tiny Houses of its debut.  A dozen performers appear on this album, and in a curious coincidence, there’s one track for each of them.  Tiny Houses’ lead video was shot in

Hour ~ Ease the Work

Hour, the Philadelphia ensemble led by Michael Cormier-O’Leary, has outgrown the Tiny Houses of its debut.  A dozen performers appear on this album, and in a curious coincidence, there’s one track for each of them.  Tiny Houses’ lead video was shot in

ACL 2018 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

2018 started off slowly for post-rock, but picked up steam in the closing months.  Many of our favorite acts were quiet this year, leaving the door open for others to be noticed.  One band even made a triumphant return after

ACL 2018 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz

2018 started off slowly for post-rock, but picked up steam in the closing months.  Many of our favorite acts were quiet this year, leaving the door open for others to be noticed.  One band even made a triumphant return after

Hour ~ Tiny Houses

Those looking for the next Do Make Say Think may find it in Hour, the Philly septet comprised of members from Friendship and naps.  Fittingly, one does think of tiny houses while listening to this warm, enveloping music, which despite its

Hour ~ Tiny Houses

Those looking for the next Do Make Say Think may find it in Hour, the Philly septet comprised of members from Friendship and naps.  Fittingly, one does think of tiny houses while listening to this warm, enveloping music, which despite its