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Feb 18, 2020
3 minutes
Words Stephen Kelly
POST-ROCK
By the early 90s, a new generation of bands were beginning to explore the possibilities of traditional rock instrumentation without the conventions of rock itself. As part of a largely instrumental sound, post-rock guitarists chose to explore texture and tone through composition, creating a sense of atmosphere that appealed to the head as well as the heart. Once considered niche, today post-rock can be heard headlining festivals and soundtracking film and TV, all with an eclectic mix
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