Draft:The Post (band)

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Comment: References need to be specifically about the Post via independent, reliable sources. (Discogs is not a valid source.) JSFarman (talk) 09:37, 21 January 2025 (UTC)

The Post (band)

The Post was an American indie rock band from Bloomington, Indiana, active from 1999 to 2013. Known for their experimental sound and introspective lyrics, the band released three studio albums that explored themes of despair, isolation, and resilience.^[1]

History

The Post was formed in 1999 by frontman Oliver Boch, bassist Brent Gubatan, and drummer Ben Swanson. Swanson is the co-founder of the independent record labels Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar, and Dead Oceans, which have played a pivotal role in shaping the indie music scene.^[2]

Musical Style

The Post’s music combined elements of post-punk, experimental rock, and electronic music. Critics highlighted their atmospheric instrumentation and emotive lyrics, with influences ranging from Joy Division and Mogwai to Nick Cave.^[3] The band’s use of unconventional song structures and moody textures distinguished them within the indie music scene.^[4]

Discography

Backwards (2002)^[5]
Hasten the Homecoming (2003)^[6]
In the Event of Tomorrow (2005)^[7]

References

^ Sokal, Roman (2005-12-31). "The Post: Hasten the Homecoming". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
^ Aswad, Jem (2021-04-19). "Secretly Canadian Celebrates 25 Years of Defining Indie Cool". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
^ "Hasten the Homecoming Review". MusicZine (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-16.
^ Spaceman, Brett (2005-09-13). "In the Event of Tomorrow Review". Evil Sponge. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
^ "The Post - Backwards". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
^ "The Post - Hasten the Homecoming". Discogs. 7 October 2003. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
^ "The Post - In the Event of Tomorrow". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

External Links

[exclaim-1] Sokal, Roman (2005-12-31). "The Post: Hasten the Homecoming". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

[variety-2] Aswad, Jem (2021-04-19). "Secretly Canadian Celebrates 25 Years of Defining Indie Cool". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

[musiczine-3] "Hasten the Homecoming Review". MusicZine (in French). Retrieved 2025-01-16.

[evilsponge-4] Spaceman, Brett (2005-09-13). "In the Event of Tomorrow Review". Evil Sponge. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

[discogs1-5] "The Post - Backwards". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

[discogs2-6] "The Post - Hasten the Homecoming". Discogs. 7 October 2003. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

[discogs3-7] "The Post - In the Event of Tomorrow". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

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