Category Archives: post rock

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Rob

My top studio album of 2022 is the new album by Elder, “Innate Passage.” Highest possible recommendation. This band just gets stronger and stronger.

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Crippled Black Phoenix – “Ellengæst”

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Rob

Justin Greaves must be either unlucky or a pain in the ass to work with. The leader of Crippled Black Phoenix has lost the majority of the band twice now. The first time was back in 2014 when members tried … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 21

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Rob

Long Distance Calling – “How Do We Want To Live?” Label: Inside Out Music Release Date: June 26, 2020 One of the best instrumental bands out there is Germany’s Long Distance Calling. I should probably call them “mostly” instrumental since … Continue reading →

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Toundra – “Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari”

Posted on February 27, 2020 by madvinyl

One’s discovery of new music is an ongoing process. I have to, nay, must argue with those who say as one gets older as a human that you are less open to new music. That has not been my case … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Top 20 of 2019

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Rob

I announced this live on the recent radio show but here it is (officially), my top 20 studio albums of 2019! No EPs, no live albums and no compilations allowed. I left off A LOT of great albums and my … Continue reading →

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My Top 20 of 2019 announced live on Sunday December 15th!

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Rob

As many of you know, I have an internet radio show and each year I do a show or two dedicated to my favorite albums of the year. With 2019 getting near its end (and not having any other ideas … Continue reading →

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PH – “Osiris Hayden”

Posted on October 31, 2019 by madvinyl

The album Osiris Hayden is the fifth release from the Finnish band that was known as Mr. Peter Hayden, now PH. Osiris was a god in ancient Egypt who was considered the Lord of the Earth, life, death and resurrection. … Continue reading →

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The Fierce And The Dead – “Live USA 17”

Posted on October 3, 2019 by madvinyl

The Fierce And The Dead traveled far from their home in the UK to play at the RoS Fest in my part of the world, the US. Journeying such a distance to play a gig, you would think the band … Continue reading →

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The Fierce And The Dead – live album out in October

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Rob

One of my favorite bands have another live release coming in October. Check out the press release! Pre-orders will be live on Monday, September 1st at https://tfatd.bandcamp.com   Bad Elephant Music is thrilled to announce that The Fierce And The … Continue reading →

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Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 12

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Rob

The title of this column could be “Unlikely Recommendations.” At least, this first one is very unlikely. Port Noir is a band that despite being signed by Inside Out Music, I had assumed they were just some alternative rock band. … Continue reading →

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