by François Couture, AMG You follow a band you like – they're not fantastic, but they're good at what they do – and at some point you think you know what to expect. And then they drop a bomb. That's what Balmorhea did with All Is Wild, All Is Silent. Their previous effort, Rivers Arms, was a sweet and gentle acoustic post-rock affair, with piano, guitar, the occasional violin or bass line. We are still inside the post-rock ethos with All Is Wild, All Is Silent, but suddenly the group has grown wings and balls! And members too! The once-duet of Michael Mull…read more
by François Couture, AMG You follow a band you like – they're not fantastic, but they're good at what they do – and at some poi… read more
by François Couture, AMG You follow a band you like – they're not fantastic, but they're good at what they do – and at some point you think you know what to expect.… read more
Balmorhea (Bal-more-ay) is a band from Austin, Texas, United States. Formed in 2006 by RG Lowe and Michael A. Muller, members also include Aisha Burns (violin), Kendall Clark (percussion), Dylan Rieck (cello), and Travis Chapman (double bass). The band has produced five full-length albums, including the recent release Stranger, which was released in October 2012 followed by a 5-week North American Tour in its support. A full European tour is slated for March/April of 2013. Inceptually influenced by the band’s namesake, a tiny West Texas town of 500 people, Balmorhea’s early work … read more