Editors' Review: Making the most of modern studio sonics but not forsaking the Casio--that's the method of this German outfit. On "Figur 5," the quartet delivers broad post-rock guitar sweeps with an impressive focus,... more »

Editors' Review: Kante comes across as German. Very, very German. The Hamburgers record, naturally--in their native tongue--and their sweeping, electro-acoustic rock possessess elements of Radiohead's more frenzied fa... more »

Editors' Review: Somewhere between the strangely elegant L.A. apathy of lead EEL Mark Everett and the gothic folk noir of Tom Waits is this whimsical goof-rocker. But irreverence toward the American songbook ("I get m... more »

Editors' Review: Brian McMahan's post-Slint outfit finds a spot somewhere between that band's artful angularity and the numb cycles of post-rock. And a good spot it is--one you'll want to cozy up in. Under prod man Jo... more »

From the artist: Duane Denison was the guitarist for Jesus Lizard. While other members of the group were finishing school and having babies, Mr. Denison spent his pursuing other musical interests. This led to the form... more »

From the artist: Frequently compared to Explosions In The Sky, "kafabindunya" diverges from EITS by their aggressive and pessimistic influence of Mono. The killing calmness followed by the shocking sonic explosions wi... more »

From the artist: Sea Tiger play it raw, down and dirty, combining polyrhythms and a funky smooth aesthetic into dreamy almost-soundtracks. Includes members from The Sorts, Hoover, and Crownhateruin.