Tag Archives: Post Rock

ALBUM REVIEW: 40 Watt Sun – Perfect Light

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Having left their Doom Metal roots behind on 2016’s Wider Than The Sky (Radiance), 40 Watt Sun completely doubles down on slowcore with their third full-length album. In fact, Perfect Light (Svart/Cappio Records) might even be a little softer than its predecessor with nary a trace of fuzz or distortion to be found. It often feels more like a slow-motion singer/songwriter record, especially with the Jerry Cantrell-esque twang throughout. I suppose it’s only fitting when you consider that guitarist/vocalist Patrick Walker is the only returning band member, having recruited an entirely different cast of musicians for this effort.

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Maybeshewill Shares a New Single “Refuturing”  – New Album Incoming

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Post-Rock legends Maybeshewill has announced their comeback album, No Feeling Is Final, which his due out November 19th. It will be released in the UK and Europe through the band’ own The Robot Needs Home Collective label, and around the world through Wax Bodega, New Noise China and The Bird’s Robe Collective. After a decade, the band went on hiatus in 2016 with a sold out show at London’s Koko. Having reformed briefly in 2018 at the request of The Cure’s Robert Smith for a show at Meltdown Festival the band began to slowly build material that would become this new album. Listen to the first single – “Refuturing” here. 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Thrice – Horizons-East

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Two decades after their debut, the ever-evolving rock quartet Thrice have finely crafted a dynamic set of songs that are not only sonically pleasing, but lyrically awakening. Their eleventh (Self-Released) studio album, Horizons/East, is an eclectic collection of songs that practices extensive experimentation while maintaining the rawness of previous releases. 

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ALBUM REVIEW: Amenra – De Doorn

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Long established as one of the greatest live acts on Earth, Amenra has also always had great, purposeful albums with heady concepts. Following their Mass titled albums I through VI, released over fourteen years, the band has rebirthed itself into a new final form. De Doorn begins their association with the mighty Relapse Records, continuously the arbiter of good taste for extreme music. From epic post-Metal, pastoral Folk motifs, moody post-Rock moments, to wicked eruptions of pain and grief stricken movements; Amenra’s music simultaneously feeds the brain and soul.  

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Parts Per Million – “Find The Light”

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Parts Per Million have released a new single and video today, “Find The Light” – here at Ghost Cult. The storyline of the clip finds a man asking himself the eternal unknowable questions about life, death, and a search for meaning. All the while the band performs this transcendent sounding track backed with a lot of atmospheric visuals, and mystique. “Find The Light” comes from the bands’ forthcoming new EP, The Cycle, which you can pre-save at hte link below. Watch the clip now. 

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EXCLUSIVE ALBUM STREAM: Fellowcraft – “This Is Where You’ll Find Me”

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Washington DC Proggy Alternative band Fellowcraft will drop their excellent new album “This Is Where You’ll Find Me” this Friday, February 26th. Ghost Cult is stoped to debut the full album stream ahead outfits highly-anticipated release. The band has been building up ahead of steam with previous releases, and recent singles feature guest appearances from Chris Dale (Bruce Dickinson’s band) and Nate Bergman (Lionize). Not only have they been co-signed by this top-tier talent, but the band themselves also incorporates their unique perspective on songwriting. With music fuelled by flavors of Stoner Rock,  Prog, Indie, post-Rock/shoegaze, and more-  dramatic songs swelling with dynamic choruses, thoughtful vocals, and provocative lyrics, this band is far from expected. They are also hosting a livestream this weekend, which you can check out here. Check out the full album stream here and purchase it from the links below. 

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Oxide – “A Platter for Thieves” ft Ash Powell

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Ghost Cult has teamed up with Oakland post-Rock/stoner band Oxide for their new single and video “A Platter for Thieves” featuring Ash Powell. The breathtaking video was created by Gokul Atreya. The track is the first new music from the trio, who released their excellent demo in 2019, and will be on their upcoming 2021 full-length release. The track was recorded by guitarist Kunjan Joshi and audio engineered by Yudhir Gautam. The video perfectly matches the temperament of the pensive and uplifting track, complete with ethereal vocals provided by Ash. “A Platter for Thieves” is an exciting sign of things to come from this band. Watch the clip here. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Green Druid – At The Maw Of Ruin – Earache Records

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The second full-length album from Denver’s Green Druid promises broader influences compared to its predecessor, 2018’s Ashen Blood. It’s certainly true to an extent as the harsher vocals pop up more frequently and a couple of segments go-between post-Rock and Death Metal, but At The Maw Of Ruin (Earache Records) ultimately keeps to a steady Stoner Doom template. Comparisons could be made to their fellow Coloradans in Khemmis as the album utilizes a similar combination of monolithic riffs, drawn-out structures, and a desolate atmosphere.

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ALBUM REVIEW Boris and Merzbow – 2R0I2P0 (Twenty Twenty RIP)

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2R0I2P0 (Twenty Twenty RIP, Relapse Records)  is a collaboration album from two luminaries of the Japanese experimental music scene, Boris and Merzbow. Boris has released a vast number of albums over the past 25 years, and their sound ranges from psychedelic post-rock to crushing metallic doom riffery. Noise artist Merzbow (the brainchild of Masami Akita) has been even more prolific, having released hundreds of records over a 40-year career.

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PODCAST: Episode #129: Andy of Thou on Working with Emma Ruth Rundle, Roadburn and More!

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Ghost Cult scratched one off the interview bucket list recently by chatting with Andy Gibbs of Thou! We talked all about Thou’s new collaborative album with Emma Ruth Rundle – May Our Chambers Be Full (read our review here), due out on October 30th via Sacred Bones. Andy candidly chatted about writing with Emma, long in the works and put into fruition via Walter Hoeijmakers of Roadburn, how the band and Emma complemented each other, the concepts delved into the album, working with photographer Craig Mulcahy,  their hoped-for joint tour and festival plans for the album getting ruined by covid-19, the bands’ penchant for covers and slowing down on them in the future, and what the next phase of Thou music might look like. Purchase the album here and listen to our chat.

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