Tag: Rock

Welcome Home Morning Star – [2018] Nimrod

Cold as steel cinematic post rock from Portugal; calm sound yet strong atmosphere.

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
Emerald Park – [2020] Basement Sessions (CC Version)

Routinely produced indie pop rock by staples of the genre in Creative Commons land.

Wed, 11th Mar 2020
The Smashing Pumpkins – [2000] MACHINA II / The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music

A true case of an underground release. Uncompromising hard rock, akin to Nine Inch Nails marrying AC/DC, straight from vinyl.

Wed, 29th Jan 2020
As Above So Below – [2016] Ritos I

Debut EP of “Portugese project doing cinematic postrock”. Special treat: excellently crafted melody lines.

Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Various Artists – [2006] The Silent Ballet, Volume II: Acquiescence and Oblivion

Essential post rock compilation series. Spans a huge range from almost classical to jazzy territory.

Wed, 8th May 2019
Botany Bay – [2009] I’ll Send a Postcard When I’m There

Intriguing blend of rock and mild doses of electro served with great vocals.

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Colt – [2006] Colt

Old gem from a former German netlabel.

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Various Artists – [2011] Nine

Essential indie pop/rock compilation. Only 7 tracks, each covering a different style, makes this an essential part of CC music legacy.

Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Various Artists – [2006] The Silent Ballet, Volume I: Poetry Without Words

I can’t best user deaddreamer‘s review: This compilation is irrestible. It is a chronicle of victory spoken by a silent reader whose emotions are large and resonant so much so that they ripple outward the glory of triumph. Got curious? Then read on! 😉

Wed, 26th Sep 2018
Croak – [2013] Croak

Rhythmic metal opus. Serves all from Metallica to brainy poetic lyrics.

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
Marco Trovatello – [2018] Not At All

Musical guitar-focused post rock. Spacy in more than one sense.

Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Boxing Fox – [2009] The Shepherd Hates Us

Fun indie ska rock. German band, faux tropical sound, with an air of punk.

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
The Dots – [2006] The Dots

Rough indie rock & roll. Simple, straight-up songs without bells & whistles, but with guitar & drums.

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
Wacky Southern Current – [2011] In a Realm of Uncertain Summer

Cinematic instrumental post rock. Like an alternative soundtrack to Magnolia, this slow-paced exercise in wackyness.

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Still Pluto – [2014] Songs To Mend The Heart Once Been Torn Apart

Solid soft hard rock. Very well recorded and produced vocal rock music; hard to place on the spectrum between soft and hard rock.

Wed, 28th Feb 2018