Category Archives: Immaterial Music

Autumn’s New Single “Venice” Brings Motorik Grace To The Dancefloor

Posted on January 29, 2025 by postpunkmonk

I was late to the game and first heard of Minneapolis’ darkwave trio Autumn last summer with “Catacombs,” their first single from their upcoming album “Songs About Dying” being one of my top five singles for last year. So I … Continue reading →

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24 Hours Of Eno Coming On January 24th

Posted on January 17, 2025 by postpunkmonk

One of the minor inconveniences of having Hurricane Helene drop kick Western North Carolina in the the next year, was my wife and I missing both [unique] showings of the Brian Eno generative documentary that was playing at the more … Continue reading →

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2024 Goes Out With A Bang – With One Last Visage Single – “Before You Win”

Posted on December 31, 2024 by postpunkmonk

I can’t say why 2024 was suddenly a hotbed of Visage release activity. I’m simply glad that it happened! The 10th anniversary of Steve Strange’s death isn’t until Februrary 12th of 2025; still six weeks out. But October/November of 2024 … Continue reading →

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2024: The Year In Buying Music [part 2]

Posted on December 30, 2024 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] 2024 BUYING STATS Total titles purchased: 185 [↑78% 2023]Total expenditures: $1201.55 [↑87% 2023]Average cost: $6.25/title [↑3.6% 2023] I spent a lot of money on music this year. More than I have in a while and more … Continue reading →

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2024: The Year In Buying Music [part 1]

Posted on December 27, 2024 by postpunkmonk

2024 was a watershed year for us. There were so many huge events that distorted the fabric of the year. Most of 2023 was spent preparing for our first excursion into the UK and the second in Europe since 1999. … Continue reading →

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Fractured Wrist Return With Highly Seasonal Instro Delight With “December”

Posted on December 26, 2024 by postpunkmonk

Fractured Wrist: December SCOT – DL [2024] It’s the day after Christmas [Boxing Day, in the Commonwealth] and there’s a musical gift in our stocking. Last May we had heard the first efforts of Scotland’s Fractured Wrist, who were exploring … Continue reading →

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Steven Jones + Logan Sky Share “Dark Thoughts” This Festive Holiday Season

Posted on December 13, 2024 by postpunkmonk

Last year at this time, Steven Jones + Logan Sky gave us a winter themed EP for Christmas. This time the vibe is a little more disconsolate. Europe’s major democracies are collapsing. And then there’s America. I understand it if … Continue reading →

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