sleepmakeswaves - Made Of Breath Only (2017) Hi-Res

So big is the shadow cast by post-rock’s leading exponents – Explosions in the Sky, Mono et al – that many bands in the genre struggle to escape it. Over the course of 10 years, Sydney’s sleepmakeswaves have gradually forged their own identity, and it all comes to fruition here. Inspired by the beautiful but harsh landscapes of the Arctic and Antarctica – a metaphor of sorts for the personal turmoil experienced by various members over the past few years – Made of Breath Only is expansive and dynamic, crashing guitars and propulsive rhythms butting up alongside piano and electronics to craft a sonic soundscape you can lose yourself in.