Weekend Wind-Down No. 10: Ambience
–Words and list by Michael Hogan
This is another example of extreme wind-downs. I’ll be honest with you, not much happens during this hour of music, but it’s “nothing” in the best sense of the word. I’ve brought together a gorgeous collection of songs that create feelings, set moods, and paint atmospheres using very, very little. None of these songs use any definitive structures in the traditional sense, and few have any percussive structuring at all.
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Weekend Warm-Up No. 10: Post-Hardcore
–Words and list by Michael Hogan
A while ago I tried to explain post-hardcore to someone who had literally never heard of the genre or any of its bands before. Even though I am a self-proclaimed expert on the subject – someone who played in a post-hardcore band with a couple minor, unsuccessful tours, a pretty good album, and an overly-pretentious view of musicianship under its belt – I actually failed quite miserably. I still have no idea what to say.
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Weekend Wind-Down No. 9: Mixed Bag #1
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
It’s chill, it’s random, it’s pretty cool. Deal with it.
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Weekend Warm-Up No. 9: Mixed Bag #1
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
Sometimes chaos outstrips order. This is one of those times.
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Weekend Wind-Down No. 8: Uplifting Post-Rock
–Words and list by Michael Hogan
Expect this to become a recurring theme in these weekly playlists. Scouring my rather mighty collection of post-rock, I came across so many gems I wanted to include that I simply can’t stop here. Each one of these songs features bright melodies and builds that are sure to plaster a stupid, contented smile across your face. These ten tracks are a true testament to the power of music; these days so many people rely on lyrics to provide storylines that can be identified with, but these songs have none of that.
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