Oh Hiroshima

The New Post Rock group on Facebook introduced me to this band. I haven't been listening to very much post rock lately...that's gonna have to change.

No Clear Mind

I stumbled across this band on YouTube yesterday. They barely have over 2,000 listens on LastFM. Not exactly sure where to get a hold of their material, but you can visit their MySpace here.

The Calm Blue Sea

I have been slacking on music exploration! It's been a chaotic month with my fellowship, an additional internship with yourstory.in, and ONCE AGAIN...job hunting. My plan is to move to San Francisco in the Spring after I finish up in India. SF has good music, good food, and good skateboarding. What else could I want? Anyways, the point being, I'm slacking. I need a schedule! So from now on I am going to force myself to update this blog every Monday and Friday, time to step it up. Look out for new music, and while you are at it, have a listen to The Calm Blue Sea

The Best Pessimist

I've put off listening to The Best Pessimist for a longtime now, and I wish I hadn't. There is something really captivating about Surgey Lunev's atmospheric landscapes. Most of his songs can be downloaded for free from his Last FM page.

Nebulo

I've been off traveling for the past eight days, so I haven't been able to keep up with my blogs much, but I did listen to this song on many long bus rides throughout Rajasthan. Another French musician that makes great ambient.

Burial

I have always been so intrigued with Post-rock and Ambient music because for me it has the ability to evoke emotion from deep within. And a wide array of emotions at that: loneliness, joy, emptiness, depression, happiness, hope. That is exactly why this music is so addicting to me. And on a whole I cannot find other types of music that spark so much emotion from within. However, that is not to say other music cannot do the same. I have found that Doom, Drone, and even in the case of today's post, Dub, can do the same. I have never restricted myself to one type of music, but I think I have a lot to learn from other types of music. I came across the song "Forgive" by Burial about six months ago and have not stopped listening to him since. His music truly moves me. I am not sure where I am going with this, I guess all I can say is...cheers to music that has the power to change your mood.

Tycho

I am confused as to how I had not heard Tycho until today. I've been listening to The Album Leaf for the past four years, but haven't visited his Last FM page in a grip. When I visited the page today someone commented about Tycho, there are definitely some similarities. Ahhhh, music discovery.

Carbon Based Lifeforms

If you haven't noticed already, I've been on a "Psychill" binge. I heard this band over a year ago but didn't really have the patience to listen to them. I gave it another try today and liked what I heard. This song really starts to build up around 1:57, if you give it a chance.

H.U.V.A Network

An intriguing collaboration between the artists behind Solar Fields and Aes Dana. The top rated comment on this video is the best: "This sounds like the theme for some ultra-powerful mega corporation who want to take over the world."

Solar Fields

I plan to get back to regular postings as I slowly get settled down in Hyderabad. I have been out of the loop for the past two weeks, but as I was trying to get caught up with The Wandering Musicphile, I came across this song. Just what I needed. Patience with the build up, the song and the visuals only get better.

Methadrone

Time to explore the depths of drone.

Solar Bears

This band isn't typical of my blog, but the homie Aaron requested I feature them. Always good to break the mold! Two dudes from Ireland that know how to combine acoustics, programming, and atmospheric jams.

Diaphane

Diaphane: Woven silk "stuff" with transparent and colored figures, also the name of Régis Baillet's solo project. This french artist creates dark and mellow soundscapes that are sure to captivate.

This Will Destroy You

Probably not a new band for most, but I saw This Will Destroy You last week in Denver and was very impressed. I was shocked how much heavier they sound live! These four guys from San Marcos know how to make some good down to earth post rock. Enjoy.

Asbestoscape

Dark and haunting. Thanks to Bob for sharing this. Way too good to not post.

If These Trees Could Talk

Just some good old Post Rock from Ohio.

Sigur Ros

Not a new band by any means, but this song reminds me of someone special. Please check out my previous post as well!

IDEX Fellowship | Start Some Good

Hello everyone! More music is on the way. I have been busy preparing for finals and getting ready for graduation. Speaking of graduation, I am headed to India in July to participate in a fellowship where I will act as a consultant to schools in extremely low income areas. Please make this possible for me and the other participants by making a donation! Your help would be greatly appreciated!


IDEX Fellowship | Start Some Good: Igniting Ideas, Investment & Impact.

Helios (Again)

I apologize for the delay in updates! I have recently been very busy with school and trying to figure out my life post-graduation. I have featured Helios on the blog before, but I can't help but post this song. The build up is amazing. Hands down, one of my favorite artists.

La Biblioteca Deserta

I discovered this band about a year ago when I was studying in Barcelona, and forgot about them until I came across them in my itunes again the other day. The five composers from Italy continue to inspire their small group of followers.

Björn Olsson

I can't stop listening to this song. There's just something so special about it that I cannot describe, so I won't even try.

Anoice

Anoice is a six-piece piano based instrumental group from Tokyo. They use an awesome assortment of instruments ranging from the viola to the tenor saxophone. This song slowly picks up and almost reminds me of a classical piece. A cleaner non-live version of this song can be found here: Liange

God Is An Astronaut

I know that God Is An Astronaut will not be a new band for most, but I was inspired to post this song when I woke up in the middle of the night and this song was playing on my computer (I have a bad/good habit of listening to music when I sleep). Simply one of the best post rock outfits to ever exist, I would kill to see them live. I encourage you to dive deep into this group's records. All of them are unique and push the band's creativity to the next level.

Non Dolet

Non Dolet is the experimental project of a very talented musician named Alisa. I met Alisa on Last FM and wanted to help her expose her music. She lives in Russia and studies at the Music Conservatory. Check out her new album entitled "Inner," a great work that features a diverse selection of tracks crafted with emotion.



Last FM: Non Dolet

Callisto

A random Youtube find. Callisto is a post-metal band hailing from one of the places where metal is made best, Finland.

Bohren & der Club of Gore

A completely new experience for me. A blend of noir jazz and dark ambient. As slow as it gets. It looks like I have a whole new sub-genre to start searching through. This is only a portion of the song, I really enjoy when the sax comes in at 2:34.

Subheim

Subheim is the amazing solo project of Kostas K. The first time I listened to this song my roommate came out of his room and asked if I was hacking into some secret government website. I guess I could see where he is coming from, but I can't stop listening to this haunting track. It helps you search the depths of your soul.

Yndi Halda

Yndi Halda is an incredible post rock band from England. Their music is known to be happy and optimistic but it can truly evoke a wide range of emotions. I feel that the variety of instruments they use make them unique and help them stand out amongst other post rock bands. Enjoy!