Post-Punk.com
  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Terms Of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • Bands
    • Revival Bands
    • Labels
  • Reviews
  • Fashion
  • Log In
  • Home
  • Bands
  • Reviews
  • Fashion
  • Log In
285K Likes
13K Followers
221K Followers
Subscribe
Post-Punk.com
Post-Punk.com Post-Punk.com
  • Home
    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Terms Of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • Bands
    • Revival Bands
    • Labels
  • Reviews
  • Fashion
  • Log In
  • Bands
  • Reviews

Take a Journey Across the World Music New-Wave of Bob Gaulke’s “Obviously”

  • May 2, 2022
  • Alice Teeple
1
0
0
Image

I come from a long line of well-intentioned people

carrying half-burnt ideas deep into trouble

Self-described as a “rootless cosmopolitan,” composer Bob Gaulke’s recent offering, Obviously, is a fascinating mix of Brazilian beats, synths, tropicalia, ska, and breezy lounge vibes.

The album also features collaborations with kindred spirits, including oft-psychedelic vocals by the effervescent Emilia Cataldo and guitar work by Marco Raaphorst.

“Obviously is the first fruit of a more than decade-long friendship with Marcos Kuzka Cunha,” Gaulke explains. “Marcos came to stay in NYC back then and we hit it off immediately. Well, Marcos hits it off with everybody as he’s sort of a one-man carnival…I typically send him vocals, guitars, and loops, and he does the rest, chopping my stuff up, then adding all sorts of strange sounds and parts from keyboards, basses, cavaquinhos, and more. As we both have limited attention spans, everything counts in a Kuzka arrangement and it all dazzles.”

The new wave elements of Scritti Politti, The Colourfield, The Monochrome Set, and The Selecter are prevalent in Obviously, the latter particularly in “Human Shield”. The smooth interplay between Gaulke and Cataldo is rich, vibrant, and, quite frankly, a delightful vibe: a welcome moment in times of chaos. If Lou Reed had gotten a cavaquinho and joined forces with Sergio Mendes, and a few moments of Blur, you’d have Gaulke.

Gaulke is a regular collaborator on NYC stages with Gil Oliveira, Martin Scian, Matt Carrillo, Kevin Cerovich, Emilia Cataldo, Peri Mason, Suely Mesquita, Richard Von Sturmer, and Pavlo Terekhov. Hailing from The Bronx, Gaulke grew up with the first wave of post-punk as well as the likes of luminaries such as John Cale, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Caetano Veloso.

“As we might translate from Japanese, please enjoy my humble music.”

Listen to “Obviously” below”

Follow Bob Gaulke:

  • Website
  • Bandcamp
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

Please support Post-Punk.com! You can do so via:

  • Patreon:

  • or directly via Paypal:

  • Or by using our new Contact form here:

 

Total
1
Shares
Share 1
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Related Topics
  • Bob Gaulke
Alice Teeple

Alice Teeple is a photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and writer. She is not in Tin Machine.

Previous Article
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

Newcastle Post-Punk Outfit Ghost//Signals Debut Video for “I Beat My Demons Via Decision”

  • May 1, 2022
  • Alice Teeple
View Post
Next Article
  • Bands

Listen to Slovakian Dark Synthwave Act Grawlix’s “Citadel” EP

  • May 2, 2022
  • Alice Teeple
View Post
You May Also Like
View Post
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

No Easy Cure for Sorrow in Synth-Pop Duo Summore’s Video for “Magic Pill”

  • Alice Teeple
  • June 2, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Reunions
  • Video Premiere

The Julies Return with Dreamy Post-Punk Dream-laden Single “Symmetry” — Their First New Music in Over 25 years

  • Alice Teeple
  • June 2, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

Lust For Youth are Lost in the Forests of Sweden in their Surreal Video for “Giorgia”

  • Alice Teeple
  • June 2, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

A Mask and Pale Visage — Charm School Debut Oldschool Post-Punk Video for “Simulacra”

  • Alice Teeple
  • June 1, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Song Premiere

NYC Outfit Push! Debut 80s Style New Wave Duet “Don’t Turn Away”

  • Alice Teeple
  • June 1, 2023
View Post
  • Album Streaming
  • Bands
  • Video Archive

Listen to Dream Pop Outfit The Mystery Plan’s “Haunted Organic Machines” and More!

  • Alice Teeple
  • May 31, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Video Premiere

Los Angeles Avant-Garde Synth Artist Litronix Debuts Video for “Choke the Smoke”

  • Alice Teeple
  • May 29, 2023
View Post
  • Bands
  • Song Premiere
  • Streaming

Listen to Cautionary Tales’ Doom-laden Dark Folk Lament “No Funeral Blues”

  • Alice Teeple
  • May 28, 2023







Post-Punk.com
© Copyright POST-PUNK.COM 2022
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." 2K 9
Happy 67th birthday to Richard Butler of The Psychedelic Furs and Love Spit Love. 903 3
On this day in 1984, The Sisters of Mercy released the Body and Soul EP 2K 8
Happy 67th birthday to Reeves Gabrels, guitarist for Tin Machine, David Bowie, and The Cure! 1K 10
On 4AD Records. 16K 106
Remembering Stiv Bators who tragically passed away on this day in 1990. 2K 25

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

Please support Post-Punk.com! You can do so via...
  • Patreon:
  • Directly via Paypal:
  • Or by using our new Contact form here:
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT