What Exactly is Post Rock? Part 2

In Part 2 of our deep dive into Post Rock, we explore the bands and ideas that have shaped this experimental and atmospheric approach to music. From Slint and Mogwai to Sigur Rós and Explosions in the Sky, we look at how these bands create something cinematic...emotional...and entirely unexpected. We also look at how post‑rock influences artists like Radiohead and Broken Social Scene, and why this musical philosophy continues to spread all across the globe. Prepare to discover new bands, new sounds, and a new way of thinking about what rock can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What Exactly is Post Rock? Part 2 is an episode from Ongoing History of New Music by Curiouscast.

This episode is 25:05 long.

This episode was published on Jan 28, 2026.

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