Posts Tagged: Mono
ACL 2019 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
2019 was the best year for post-rock in recent memory. We knew it early; by spring we were well on our way to a top ten. The dominance of post-rock on this year’s list is a sign of strength which
ACL 2019 ~ Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk & Jazz
2019 was the best year for post-rock in recent memory. We knew it early; by spring we were well on our way to a top ten. The dominance of post-rock on this year’s list is a sign of strength which
Mono ~ Nowhere Now Here
Over a lifespan nearing its third decade, Mono have always tackled dualities from the most grand to the most human: heaven and hell, conflict and calm, presence and absence. Their music has mirrored these concepts: roars and whispers; marathons and
Mono ~ Nowhere Now Here
Over a lifespan nearing its third decade, Mono have always tackled dualities from the most grand to the most human: heaven and hell, conflict and calm, presence and absence. Their music has mirrored these concepts: roars and whispers; marathons and
ACL 2016: Top Ten Rock and Post-Rock
As autumn approached, we were worried; where were all the good rock and post-rock albums? But at the end of the year, they entered in a flurry. What began as a disappointing year turned out to be incredibly solid ~
ACL 2016: Top Ten Rock and Post-Rock
As autumn approached, we were worried; where were all the good rock and post-rock albums? But at the end of the year, they entered in a flurry. What began as a disappointing year turned out to be incredibly solid ~
Mono ~ Requiem for Hell
What a month for Pelagic Records. First came a new album from pg.lost, then an split EP from Ef & Tiny Fingers, then an aural banquet from Wang Wen, and now the coup de grâce: a new studio set from Mono (released by
Mono ~ Requiem for Hell
What a month for Pelagic Records. First came a new album from pg.lost, then an split EP from Ef & Tiny Fingers, then an aural banquet from Wang Wen, and now the coup de grâce: a new studio set from Mono (released by
Mono & The Ocean ~ Transcendent
Mono & The Ocean‘s split 12″ follows the template of the recently reviewed All We Expected/Raum Kingdom split LP. Mono’s side is instrumental, The Ocean’s has vocals, and yet both are complimentary. One might say that the groundwork was laid
Mono & The Ocean ~ Transcendent
Mono & The Ocean‘s split 12″ follows the template of the recently reviewed All We Expected/Raum Kingdom split LP. Mono’s side is instrumental, The Ocean’s has vocals, and yet both are complimentary. One might say that the groundwork was laid
ACL 2014: Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk and Jazz
Post-rock returns with a vengeance on this year’s chart, as more than half of the entries hearken back to the golden years of not too long ago. The consummate playing of scene stalwarts is a comfort to those who wonder
ACL 2014: Top Ten Rock, Post-Rock, Folk and Jazz
Post-rock returns with a vengeance on this year’s chart, as more than half of the entries hearken back to the golden years of not too long ago. The consummate playing of scene stalwarts is a comfort to those who wonder
Mono ~ The Last Dawn / Rays of Darkness
Old Mono or new Mono? The latest twin release from one of the world’s most beloved post-rock bands allows fans to choose. This is such a great idea that it’s amazing no other post-rock band has done it before. Post-rock fans –
Mono ~ The Last Dawn / Rays of Darkness
Old Mono or new Mono? The latest twin release from one of the world’s most beloved post-rock bands allows fans to choose. This is such a great idea that it’s amazing no other post-rock band has done it before. Post-rock fans –
a closer listen 