Post-rock

Post-rock is a genre characterized by its instrumental, atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring a mix of electronic and organic elements. Emerging in the 1990s, post-rock evolved from the avant-garde and experimental scenes, drawing from krautrock, ambient, and indie rock traditions. Typically, post-rock music eschews traditional rock structures and vocals, instead emphasizing texture, timbre, and dynamics. The genre flourished in the early 2000s, with a global network of artists creating music that was both introspective and cinematic. Post-rock's cultural significance lies in its ability to evoke emotions and environments, making it a staple of film and video game soundtracks. While related to ambient and electronic music, post-rock's emphasis on guitar work and rhythmic experimentation sets it apart. Artists in this genre often push the boundaries of traditional instrumentation, incorporating found sounds, synthesizers, and unconventional playing techniques to create a unique sonic tapestry.

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Haunted Memory Boy
Album - 8 Tracks - Released November 7, 2025

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Carlos Escobedo
Christina Rotondo
Cloudburst Swe
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Consequence of Energy
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Darker Lighter
Dennis Korn
Disiniblud
Druidess
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Erjos
Flitcraft
Gaby Domingo
Garrett & the Gray
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Glass Lotus
Glyders
Golden Serpent
Goodbye Darjeeling
Hammock
Helado Negro
Henry J. Star
Hope Of The States
Hugo Lenz
Hush Forever
Ikhana
Imbermind
Jim Jarmusch
Jjos
KAUAN
Kjartan Holm
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Kripa
Lawrence Matthews
Lawrence Timoni
Llondon actress
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Lordnox
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MONO
MV
Miss Grit
Mon Rovîa
Money Flip
Mother Soki
Mått Mūn
NOIT
ORWELL
Otu
PETROS
Panther Chan
Papyrus da Batata
Paul Noonan
Porch Light
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ROMES
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Rubber Band Gun
RØRE
STAiR
Seefeel
Siblings
Simon Kölle
Spotlights
Sān-Z
Tesa
The Deep Blue
The Drowning Waves
The Field Tapes
Tortoise
Transgalactica
Tuesday The Sky
Under Old Trees
Web
Your Neighbors
annxious
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remote
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ugly ozo
vinter
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Higashi
STARSET
Up Dharma Down
Ichiss
Palace
Sleepy Dogs
Yoko Gold
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Path to the Wild
Black Country, New Road
Rain Radiance
Mon Rovîa
Sigur Rós
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ECLIPSE
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Vane Lily
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Caos
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Zayde Wølf
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INOHA
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Thomas Stenström
Dekker
Rubyeye
Low Roar
13 Killoki
Aquilegia
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Other Nothing
Glass Trio
Sparky Deathcap
Jonas Sandberg
.Feast
Fire Sounds
The Vanished People
Pelican
cloudyfield
The Paradox
SWEET SPINE
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Blurred Figures
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The Sound Reserve
Samuraï
Porch Light
Piotr Musiał
Angel Olsen
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Oscar Anton
Syd Matters
Tailormade Rain
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Lake Melville
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Iyowa
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Spring Euphemia
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Som
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Son Lux
Streaming Waves
Bibio
Poets of the Fall
Explosions In The Sky
Balmorhea
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Jeune Lion
Endless Taverns
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Really Slow Motion
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Garth Stevenson
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Roofies Dragon
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Dennis Korn
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