At nearly 3-hours of straight music, this moody episode of Sonic Gnostic Research spans 5 decades and even more genres, from slowcore, post-rock, and deconstructed folk to kosmische, heavy minimalism, trip-hop, and avant-rock.
featuring Gastr Del Sol, Harmonia, Papa M, Andrew Dreyblatt, Henry Cow, Julia Holter, Robert Wyatt and more
Sonic Gnostic Radio 0924 [Bed Crumb Archives] Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Animist, Passionate, Apocalyptic, Journeying, Nature, Urgent, Adventure, Earthy, Epic, Intimate, Mysterious, Philosophical, Sombre, Political
Elfin Saddle – Devastates Read More »
David Grubbs, Jim O’Rourke
Style: Experimental, Post-Rock, Avant-Folk, Electroacoustic
Vibes: Cryptic, Knotty, Suspenseful, Deconstructed, Surreal, Angular, Disjointed, Mysterious, Ominous, Cerebral, Complex, Eclectic, Poetic
Gastr Del Sol – Crookt Crackt, or Fly Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Progressive Folk, Experimental Rock
Influences: Psych Folk, Eastern European Folk, Shoegaze, Post-Hardcore, Avant-Rock, New Age
Vibes: Adventure, Mysterious, Desert, Deconstructed, Hypnotic, Exploratory, Cryptic, Impressionistic, Intricate, Sombre, Spiritual, Tribal
Cerberus Shoal – Homb Read More »
Style: Slowcore, American Primitivism, Post-Rock (Louisville Sound), Ambient Americana
Vibes: Loner, Rainy, Meditative, Contemplative, Pastoral, Urban, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Mellow, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Sparse, Solo, Loops, Pulse, Repetitive, Soft, Atmospheric, Minimalistic
Papa M – Live From a Shark Cage Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Southern Gothic, Post-Rock
Vibes: Apocalyptic, Brooding, Mystical, Epic, Utopian, Theological
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Lyrical, Suite, Progressive
Joseph Allred – New Jerusalem Read More »
Styles & Influences: Cosmic Chamber-Jazz, Post-Rock, New Age, Progressive Electronic, Post-Minimalism
Vibes: Ethereal, Epic, Soothing, Uplifting, Psychedelic, Hypnotic, Mystical, Nature, Cosmic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Washy, Improvisation, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Atmospheric, Dense
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Post-Rock, Trip-Hop, Ambient, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Hypnotic, Uplifting, Warm, Soothing, Summer, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Progressive, Rhythmic
Kieran Hebden & William Tyler – Darkness, Darkness Read More »
a few words on Jeanette Leech’s comprehensive history of post-rock, along with a selection or inspiring quotes from the book and related records from my collection
Fearless: The Making of Post Rock by Jeannette Leech [Book Review & Album Selections] Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Post-Rock
Vibes: Gloomy, Intertwined, Stark, Brooding, Depressive, Disaffected, Hazy, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Mellow, Monotone, Moody, Raw, Sombre, Weary
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Loops, Slow, Lo-Fi, Repetitive
POLT. – While I Am Decaying Like a Rotten Thing, Like a Garment That Is Moth-Eaten Read More »
Style: Post-Hardcore, Art Rock, Math Rock, Post-Rock
Vibes: Angsty, Angular, Brooding, Deconstructed, Intertwined, Knotted, Rainy, Energetic, Bombastic
Musical Qualities: Uncommon Time Signatures, Dub, Progressive, Rhythmic, Repetitive, Dissonant
June of 44 – Four Great Points Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Math Rock, Post-Hardcore, Slowcore
Vibe: Angsty, Angular, Cold, Suspenseful
Lyrical Themes: Alienation, Existential, Poetic, Storytelling
Musical Attributes: Dynamic, Slow, Dissonant, Raw, Repetitive, Heavy, Spoken Word
Slint – Spiderland [Remastered] Read More »
Style: No Wave, Post-Rock, Noise Rock, Avant-Dub
Vibes: Gritty, Angsty, Urban, Messy, Aggressive, Ominous , Chaotic, Anxious, Dark, Groovy, Surreal, Eccentric
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Sampling, Dissonant, Loops, Rhythmic, Dense, Driving, Dub, Heavy
Moonshake – Big Good Angel Read More »
“Secular hymns for anarchists”
Style: Drone-Pop, Shoegaze, Analogue Electronic, Post-Rock, Chamber-Punk
Vibes: Uplifting, Compassionate, Apocalyptic, Triumphant, Optimistic, Bright, Hypnotic, Bittersweet, Communal, Ethereal, Rebellious
All Hands_Make Light – Darling the Dawn Read More »
Style & Influences: Chamber Folk, Post-Rock, Chamber Jazz, Ambient Pop
Vibe: Patient, Winter Mornings, Impressionistic, Peaceful, Soothing, Nature, Meditative, Soft, Slow, Lush
Instrumentation: Fender Rhodes, Piano, Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Violin, Drums, Dulcimer, Clarinet, Percussion, Tape Loops
Modern Nature – No Fixed Point in Space Read More »
Style: Shoegaze, Space Folk, Drone, Lo-Fi Songwriter, Post-Rock
Vibe: Washy, Dreamy, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Autumnal, Nocturnal, Pastoral, Desolate
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Home Recording, Droney, Noisy, Repetitive, Dense
Flying Saucer Attack – Distance Read More »
Styles: Post-Rock, Jazz-Rock, Spaghetti-Western
Moods: Pastoral, Urban, Impressionistic, Western, Hypnotic, Driving, Exploratory
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Thematic Improvisation, Instrumental, Dub
bundy K. Brown / Doug Scharin / James Warden – Directions in Music Read More »
Tracks from Tortoise’s debut LP remixed by Bundy K. Brown, John McEntire, Jim O’Rourke, Steve Albini, Mike Watt, Brad Wood, Rick Brown, Casey Rice
Styles: Ambient Dub, Electroacoustic, Electronic, Post-Rock
Moods: Deconstructed, Futuristic, Meditative, Mechanical, Cold, Open, Abstract, Airy, Eclectic, Mysterious, Peaceful, Spacey
Musical Qualities: Remix, Atmospheric, Sparse, Sampling, Loops, Instrumental, Electro-Acoustic
Tortoise – Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Jazz, Free-Psych, Post-Rock
Moods: Ritualistic, Mysterious, Serpentine, Nocturnal, Exploratory, Desert, Moody, Spiritual, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Thematic, Collective Improvisation, Atmospheric, Rhythmic
Instrumentation: Drums, Tabla, Electric Piano, Chants, Trumpet, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Electric Bass, Harmonica, Gong, Cello, Upright Bass, Flute, Organ, Piano, Bells, Teponaztli, Tambourine, Viola
Style: Progressive Rock, Shoegaze-Influenced
Moods: Passionate, Epic, Melancholy, Cryptic, Sentimental, Moody, Longing, Cathartic, Dark, Triumphant, Monolithic
Musical Qualities: Complex, Progressive, Melodic, Uncommon Time Signatures, Polished, Atmospheric, Dynamic, Dense
Oceansize – Frames Read More »
bombastic, deconstructed, driving, energetic, exploratory, innovative, instrumental, loops, mechanical, odd time signatures, psychedelic, repetitive, triumphant, progressive,
Style: Post-Rock, Avant-Dub, Experimental
Moods: Deconstructed, Urban, Motorik, Mechanical, Dystopian, Political, Moody, Raw
Musical Qualities: Loops, Noisy, Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Dub, Instrumental, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Drums, Electric Bass, Bass Clarinet, Sampler, Field Recordings, Tapes
“I am not me” the chorus sings repeatedly, a spell to dissolve the ego and deconstruct the myth of American individualism, leaving fertile ground for a collective vision of abundance to bloom. The open-door band of multi-instrumentalists shakily weave through a suite of haunting drone seances, raggedly tender folk sing-a-longs, liberated group improvisations and triumphant post-rock discord. Once again Jackie-O Motherfucker continues their forward march to a beautiful anarchic world without losing touch with its roots in the weird American underground.
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Bloom Read More »
This June edition of Sonic Gnostic Research features an adventurous mix of Psych, IDM, Free Folk, Post-Rock, Shoegaze and Spiritual Jazz
Originally aired live on Bed Crumb Show on June 14, 2023
06.14.23 | Sonic gnostic Research [Bed Crumb Show] Read More »
Style: Slowcore, Noise Rock, Shoegaze, Post-Rock
Moods: Lonely, Melancholy, Rainy, Moody, Sombre, Reflective, Winter, Bombastic, Cathartic, Cold, Epic
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Atmospheric, Slow
Mogwai – Young Team Read More »
Style: Free-Folk, Weird Americana
Moods: Weary, Melancholy, Pastoral, Communal, Tender, Meandering, Bittersweet, Hopeful, Rustic, Haunting, Murky, Rainy, Sombre, Rootsy
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Vocal Harmonies, Droney, Thematic, Loose
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Flags of the Sacred Harp Read More »
This brooding mix of gritty, nocturnal electronics, de-constructed experimentation, and post-industrial beats conceptualizes music as a liberation technology, channelling vital information & powerful energies within its sonic codes. Artists such as Dälek, Moor Mother, The Knife, Joe Rainey, & Efrim Menuck draw from theories of de-colonialism, marxism, Black Quantum Futurism, free jazz, anti-imperialism & anarchy to illuminate & confront oppressive systems as they really are, inspiring collective resistance, and illuminating new pathways forward.
Audio Liberation Technologies (Reflections of Dystopia) [Moon Glow Radio | 04.02.2023] Read More »
LP, Constellation Records, 2006 Style: Experimental Rock, Noise Rock, Post-Rock Moods: Motorik, Visceral, Sureal, Playful, Energetic, Driving, Angular Musical Qualities: Rhythmic, Repetitive, Noisy, Dissonant, Dense, Fuzzy Feu Thérèse by Feu Thérèse Reviews: https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/feu-therese-feu-therese https://www.allmusic.com/album/feu-therese-mw0000409509
Style: Shadow Americana, Free Folk, Country-Drone, Post-Rock
Moods: Western, Haunting, Desert, Impressionistic, Meditative, Rustic, Cinematic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Instrumental, Droney, Atmospheric
Ulaan Passerine – Sun Spar Read More »
Style: Drone, Free Folk, Post-Rock
Moods: Bleak, Depressive, Nocturnal, Uneasy, Urban, Raw, Hypnotic, Dark, Ominous, Ragged, Ethereal, Death, Suspenseful, Intimate, Murky, Western
Musical Qualities: Dissonant, Lo-Fi, Improvisation, Sparse, Repetitive, Droney, Atmospheric
Charalambides – Market Square Read More »
Styles: Chamber Drone, Electro-Acoustic, Free Improvisation, Post-Rock
Moods: Apocalyptic, Sombre, Cathartic, Nature, Exploratory, Spiritual, Angsty, Anthemic, Aquatic, Brooding, cathartic, Heartfelt, Mournful, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Droney, Electro-Acoustic, Thematic, Repetitive, Loops, Fuzzy
Jessica Moss – Galaxy Heart Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Trip-Hop, Dub, Slowcore
Moods: Brooding, Urban, Nocturnal, Sombre, Reflective, Autumnal, Melancholy, Patient, Longing, Dreamy, Moody, Introspective
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Slow, Soft, Lush, Dynamic, Atmospheric
Bark Psychosis – Codename: Dustsucker Read More »
Style: Gothic Americana, Neo-Folk, Post-Rock
Moods: Brooding, Existential, Shadowy, Eerie, Sombre, Spiritual, Apocalyptic, Contemplative, Cryptic, Hypnotic, Focused, Nihilistic, Patient, Philosophical, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Slow, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Repetitive, Lyrical, Droney, Rhythmic, Atmospheric
Swans – leaving meaning. Read More »
Style: Ambient Pop, Post-Rock, Drone-Metal
Vibe: Ethereal, Nocturnal, Mysterious, Hypnotic, Deconstructed, Amorphous, Cryptic, Abstract, Enigmatic
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Washy, Dynamic, Slow, Whispery Vocals
Style: Chamber Pop, Post-Rock, Chamber Jazz, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Reflective, Warm, Intertwined, Nature, Breezy, Spiritual, Morning, Apocalyptic, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Lush, Soft, Suite, Melodic
Instrumentation: Vocals, Soprano Saxophone, Piano, Trumpet, Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums, Cello, Reed Organ, Viola, Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Modern Nature – Island of Noise Read More »
Vibe: Visceral, Driving, Muscular, Hypnotic, Cathartic, Angular
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Rhythmic, Noisy, Dynamic
Avec le Soleil sortant de sa bouche – Zubberdust! Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Mystical Americana, Drone, Free Improvisation, Post-Rock
Vibe: Weary, Hopeful, Rustic, Communal, Spiritual, Ragged, Eerie, Melancholy, Deconstructed, Hypnotic, Communal, Haunting, Raw, Suspenseful, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Lo-Fi, Atmospheric, Droney, Group Vocals, Dub FX
Instrumentation: Electric Guitars, Vibraphone, Flute, Drums, Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Saxophone, Banjo, Melodica, Sitar, Electronics, Turntable, Keyboards, Trumpet, Electric Bass
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Liberation Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Post-Rock
Influences: Arabic Folk, Horror Soundtracks, Kosmisch, Library Music, Spaghetti Westerns, Prog, Stoner Rock, American Primitive Guitar, Raga
Vibe: Adventure, Driving, Cinematic, Exploratory, Epic, Ominous, Nocturnal
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Dynamic, Fuzzy, Riffs, Progressive, Atmospheric
Grails – Burning Off Impurities Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Space Dub
Vibe: Intertwined, Autumnal, Contemplative, Warm, Pastoral, Spiritual, Spacey, Meandering, Exploratory, Mellow
Musical Methods: Dynamic, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Loose, Studio-as-an Instrument
Do Make Say Think – & Yet & Yet Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Mystical Americana, Post-Rock
Vibe: Ragged, Deconstructed, Rustic, Warm, Communal, Ritualistic, Messy, Raw, Triumphant, Mystical, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Group Vocals, Collective Improvisation, Acoustic, Loose, Lo-fi
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Vibraphone, Slide Guitar, Fiddle, Saxophone, Drums, Upright Bass
Jackie O Motherfucker – Change [Tour Edition] Read More »
Style: Ghost Folk, Avant Folk, Post-Rock
Vibe/Moods: Eerie, Murky, Ominous, Nocturnal, Winter, Haunting, Witchy
Musical Qualities: Droney, Lo-Fi, Analogue
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Bass, Drums
H???A – Ghosts Will Come and Kiss Our Eyes Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Dance Score, Experimental Rock
Influences: Krautrock, IDM, Industrial, Drone
Vibe: Dystopian, Motorik, Mechanical, Ominous, Paranoid, Gloomy, Cold, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Driving, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Droney
Fly Pan Am – Frontera Read More »
Style: Drone Metal, Post-Rock
Vibe: Aquatic, Meditative, Monolithic, Suspenseful, Cathartic, Apocalyptic, Melancholy, Epic
Musical Qualities: Slow, Dynamic, Suite, Loops, Repetitive, Droney, Minimalistic
Style: Drone, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Tape Music
Vibe: Primordial, Swamp, Deconstructed, Exploratory, Mysterious, Nature
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Percussive, Atmospheric, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Tarentel – Ghetto Beats on the Surface of the Sun (#4) Read More »
Style: Experimental Rock, Post Rock
Vibe: Cathartic, Visceral, Spiritual, Brooding, Shadowy, Apocalyptic, Ritualistic, Suspenseful, Climactic, Dark, Powerful, Heavy, Cryptic, Philosophical, Surreal, Epic, Hypnotic, Sombre, Meditative, Mysterious, Monolithic, Longing, Existential, Disorienting
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Repetitive, Dense, Crescendo, Rhythmic, Droney
Swans – The Glowing Man Read More »
Style: Ambient Dub, Post-Rock, Experimental Electronic
Vibe: Hypnotic, Spacey, Mellow, Abstract, Nocturnal
Musical Qualities: Remix, Atmospheric, Rhythmic, Instrumental, Sampling, Loops
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock, Tape Music, Drone
Vibe: Deconstructed, Hypnotic, Meandering, Stark, Motorik, Abstract, Urban
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Pulse, Loops, Minimalistic, Repetitive, Drone, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Field Recordings, Noise
Fly Pan Am – Sédatifs en fréquences et sillons Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Post-Rock, Free Improvisation, Experimental
Vibe: Ritualistic, Murky, Witchy, Haunting, Mysterious, Raw, Hallucinogenic, Rustic
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Dynamic, Dissonant, Droney, Live, Lo-Fi
Jackie-O Motherfucker – Freaker Pipe Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Chamber Punk, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Driving, Murky, Cathartic, Ramshackle, Adventurous, Kinetic, Moody, Industrial
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Loops, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Pulse, Droney, Dynamic
Instrumentation: Viola + Loops, Drums
Hangedup – Kicker in Tow Read More »
Styles: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Post-Rock
Vibe: Deadpan, Ambiguous, Warm, Contemplative, Philosophical, Cryptic, Autumnal
David Grubbs – Rickets & Scurvy Read More »
Style: Art Pop, Ambient Pop
Influences: Chamber-Folk, Trip-Hop, Slowcore, Post-Rock
Vibe: Existential, Introspective, Brooding, Gossamer, Dreamy, Melancholy, Reflective, Moody, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Atmospheric, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Lyrical
Style: Post-Rock, Space Rock, Electronic-Rock, Kosmische-Influenced
Vibe: Futuristic, Nocturnal, Mechanical, Focused, Cinematic, Restrained
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Dynamic, Pulse, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Mogwai – Rave Tapes Read More »
Style: Chamber Rock, Post-Rock
Vibe: Climactic, Triumphant, Epic, Anti-Imperialist, Anthemic, Communal, Apocalyptic, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Field Recordings, Progressive, Suite, Droney
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END! Read More »
Style: Trip-Hop, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Busy, Chaotic, Nocturnal, Psychedelic, Energetic
Musical Attributes: Odd Time Signatures, Polyrhythmic, Studio-as-an-instrument, Dense, Sampling, Percussive
Laika – Silver Apples of the Moon Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Avant-Rock, Experimental Singer/Songwriter, Chamber-Folk
Vibe: Cryptic, Warm, Cerebral, Spring, Exploratory, Eclectic, Melancholy
Musical Attributes: Odd Time Signatures, Progressive Structures, Melodic
Gastr Del Sol – Camofleur Read More »
Style: Drone, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock??
Vibe: Murky, Meandering, Exploratory, Nocturnal, Mysterious, Psychedelic, Earthy, Nature??
Musical Attributes: Droney, Noisy, Instrumental, Headphone Album
Tarentel – Ghetto Beats on the Surface of the Sun (#1) Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock, Drone
Vibe: Exploratory, Meandering, Murky, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Deconstructed, Earthy
Musical Attributes: Drone, Noisy, Repetitive, Instrumental, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Tarentel – Ghetto Beats on the Surface of the Sun (#2) Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Experimental, Math-Rock
Vibe: Sporadic, Chaotic, Abstract, Agular, Cerebral
Musical Attributes: Noisy, Glitchy, Collage, Complex, Electro-acoustic, Instrumental, Studio-as-an-instrument
Gastr Del Sol – 20 Songs Less Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Math Rock, Post-Hardcore, Slowcore
Vibe: Angsty, Angular, Cold, Heavy, Impressionistic, Suspenseful
Lyrical Themes: Alienation, Existential, Poetic, Storytelling
Musical Attributes: Dynamic, Slow, Dissonant, Raw, Repetitive
Slint – Spiderland Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Ambient-Jazz
Vibe: Focused, Futuristic, Mellow, Open, Soothing, Spacey
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Instrumental, Polished, Progressive
Matt Chamberlain, Viktor Krauss, and Dan Phelps – Modular: Sonic Explorations Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
Influences: Dub, Kosmische Musik, Bossa Nova, Lounge, Minimalism, Jazz, Electronic
Vibe: Contemplative, Eclectic, Focused, Futuristic, Impressionistic, Lush, Meditative, Peaceful, Soothing
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Complex, Digital Production, Percussive, Polyphonic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Headphone Album, Rhythmic, Pulse, Instrumental, Progressive, Polished
Style: Post-Rock, Post-Minimalism, Progressive Folk
Influences: Kosmische Musik, American Primitive Guitar, Minimalism
Vibe: Airy, Nocturnal, Pastoral, Peaceful, Focused, Imaginative, Impressionistic, Contemplative, Warm
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Instrumental, Progressive, Pulse, Odd Time Signatures, Pulse, Dynamic, Headphone Album, Minimalistic
Ezra Feinberg – Recumbent Speech Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Art Rock, Shoegaze-Influenced
Vibe: Anthemic, Cathartic, Passionate, Philosophical, Poetic, Spiritual, Existential, Bittersweet
Musical Attributes: Dynamic, Lyrical, Improvisation, Polished
Young Jesus – Welcome to Conceptual Beach Read More »
Composer and upright bassist Spencer Zahn crafts a peaceful album of impressionistic and pastoral jazz that recalls Talk Talk, ECM Records, In a Silent Way, and Bill Frisell. The atmospheres are open and washy thanks to sweeping piano gestures and Dave Harrington’s guitar loopery, while the slow, rolling rhythms of drummer Kenny Wollesen and percussionist Mauro Refosco keep the results grounded.
Spencer Zahn – Sunday Painter Read More »
Style: Jazz Fusion, Future Jazz, Post-Rock
Vibe: Forest, Knotty, Intricate, Nature, Impressionistic, Mysterious
Musical Attributes: Improvisation, Modal
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David Lord – Forest Standards, Vol. 2 Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Vibe: Cinematic, Contemplative, Focused, Hypnotic, Mellow, Peaceful, Spacey, Stoned
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Riffs, Instrumental
featuring members of Grails and Slint
Watter – This World Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Shoegaze, Slowcore
Vibe: Cinematic, Moody, Contemplative, Focused, Fuzzy, Melancholy, Sombre, Cathartic
Musical Attributes: Dynamic, Melodic, Noisy, Repetitive, Slow, Atmospheric, Polyphonic
Mogwai – Mr. Beast Read More »
Style: Indie Rock
Influences: Shoegaze, Post-Rock, Free Improvisation, Emo
Vibe: accessible, cathartic, contemplative, dynamic, lyrical, passionate, philosophical, poetic
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock?Vibe: Exploratory, Hypnotic, Meandering, Murky, Mysterious, Nature, Abstract, Aquatic, Driving, Droney, Psychedelic?Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Innovative, Dynamic
Tarentel – We Move Through Weather Read More »
Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Noise Rock
Influences: Kosmische Musik, No Wave, Musique Concrète
Vibe: Noisy, Groovy, Spacey, Raw
Musical Attributes: Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Repetitive
Le Fly Pan Am – Ceux qui Inventent n’ont Jamais Vécu(?) Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Space Rock, Kosmische-Influenced
Vibe: Driving, Motorik, Nocturnal, Urban, Focused, Energetic, Futuristic
Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die, but You Will. Read More »
Originally released as a cassette on Atlantic Rhythms Records in 2018 Original vinyl pressing (2020), limited to 300 Format: LP Blacks' Myths by Blacks' Myths
Blacks’ Myths – Blacks’ Myths Read More »
The second vinyl mix of quarantine was meant to capture a feeling of communal warmth in the midst of isolation…
featuring Sufjan Stevens, Julie Byrn, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Silver Mt. Zion, Comet is Coming and others…
Hang onto Each Other | 03.18.20 [DJ Mix] Read More »
Released in 2004 on Constellation Records Format: LP Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Noise Rock Influences: Kosmische Musik, Shoegaze, Post-Punk Vibe: Chaotic, Noisy, Anxious, Messy, Spacey, Exploratory, Abstract Musical Attributes: Repetitive, Dense, Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-instrument, Sound Collage
Fly Pan Am – N’Ecoutez Pas Read More »
Released in 2015 on Ninja Tune Format: LP
Jaga Jazzist – Starfire Read More »
This heavy drone rock feels like a journey through some haunted terrains and forests in ancient Europe. Monolithic fogs of synths and electronic soundscapes drone on for minutes at a time, occasionally being infiltrated by psychedelic guitars and pummeling marches of drums and bass. Given the cohesive ark, determined focus, and fluidity of the album (without as much as a pause between tracks until track 7), it was surprising to find that most of the songs are studio-enchanced improvisations pulled from 2014 tour recordings.
Recommended for fans of motorik drums, the thick drone of early Earth or Sunn O))), psychedelic guitar noises and fuzzy stoner rock riffs.
Ulver – ATGCLVLSSCAP Read More »
Style: Free Folk, American Primitive Guitar, Poly-Free Improvisation, Experimental Rock
Vibe: Contemplative, Pastoral, Loner, Moody, Melancholy, Mellow, Abstract, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Complex, Electro-Acoustic
David Grubbs – Prismrose Read More »
Originally released in 1995 on Creation Records 2012 Music On Vinyl reissue Format: LP
Slowdive – Pygmalion Read More »
Originally Released in 1994 on Circa Records 2017 Fire Records reissue Format: LPx2, 45 RPM
Bark Psychosis – Hex Read More »
LP, R&S Records, 2016 Recorded 2007-2015
nonkeen – Oddments of the Gamble Read More »
Released in 2019 on Constellation Records Format: LP
Fly Pan Am – C’est ça Read More »
Originally released in 1997 on Thrill Jockey Records 2012 Reissue on translucent red vinyl Format: LP
Trans Am – Surrender to the Night Read More »
Originally released in 1996 on Thrill Jockey Records 2017 Reissue on clear vinyl Format:: LP
Trans Am – Trans Am Read More »
Released in 2017 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2, etching on side D
Do Make Say Think – Stubborn Persistent Illusions Read More »
Released in 2008 on Arduna Records Format: LP
Activities of Dust – Activities of Dust Read More »
Style: Drone, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock, Tape Music?Vibe/Moods: Murky, Exploratory, Hallucinogenic, Mysterious, Nature, Abstract?Musical Attributes: Drones, Loops, Dissonant, Atonal, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Repetitive
Tarentel – Ghetto Beats on the Surface of the Sun (#3) Read More »
Released in 2012 on Constellation Records Format: LP + 7″
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – ‘Allelujah! Don’t Bend, Ascend Read More »
Released in 2009 on Southern Lord Records Recorded live in 2007 and 2008 Format: LP
Earth – Radio Live Read More »
Released in 2000 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2
Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennae to Heaven Read More »
Released in 2006 on Sub Pop Records Format: LP
The Album Leaf – Into the Blue Again Read More »
Released in 201 on Young Turks Format: LP, die cut cover Recommended Tracks A2 – Red Lights (Spacey, Funky, Energetic Grooves ) B1 – Sht Mtn (Spacey, Driving)
Style: Experimental Rock, Post-Rock
Influences: Kosmische Musik, Minimalism
Vibe: Minimalistic, Exploratory, Spacey, Raw, Noisy, Abstract
Musical Attributes: Instrumental, Repetitive, Analogue Recording
Fly Pan Am – Fly Pan Am Read More »
Released in 2008 on Constellation Records Format: LPx2
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band – 13 Blues for Thirteen Moons Read More »
Originally released in 1994 on Thrill Jockey Records 2016 reissue Recorded November 29 thru December 5, 1993
Tortoise – Tortoise Read More »
Released in 1997 on Drag City Records Format: LP
Aerial M – Aerial M Read More »
Style: Chamber-Rock, Ambient Pop, Shoegaze
Vibes: Ethereal, Cryptic, Cathartic, Passionate, Soothing, Angelic, Hazy, Sentimental, Winter, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Washy, Dynamic, Lush, Orchestral, Dynamic, Atmospheric, Soft, Studio-as-an-Instrument
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Released in 1994 by Drag City Format: 12″ EP, 45rpm
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