In recent weeks I’ve been asking a lot of my friends if they’ve heard of E.S. Posthumus. Most people are unfamiliar with the name. Then I ask them if they remember the awesome music that played for the Sherlock Holmes trailer or if they’re familiar with the theme music for football on CBS. As it turns out, while E.S. Posthumus may not be a household name, their music certainly is.
Last week, the duo released their third album, Makara. We had the opportunity this past December to interview brothers Helmut and Franz Vonlicthen, the creative geniuses behind E.S. Posthumus, regarding their new work. The brothers promised us a very “aggressive” album, and indeed it is.
Click the jump to read our impression of the new album. (more…)