Occasionally when browsing Bandcamp, you come across a diamond in the rough. Separated Skies’ latest album, Death Is Beyond a Field of Flowers, is one of those gems, an atmospheric post-rock album that is full of heart and emotion and absolutely shouldn’t go under the radar.
Separated Skies is the work of Hungarian musician Levi and is the latest in a small catalogue from this solo project, and one that I’m stoked to stumble upon. At its core, it’s a post-rock project, but some elements push it beyond that.
The album opens with the track When the Days Were Long, a gentle, mellow piano-driven song layering sparkly keys with warm Rhodes chords. It’s not overly flashy, nor does it need to be. It sets the stage for what’s to come. It’s purposeful. This is followed by June in Watercolour, one that fans of bands like God is an Astronaut may enjoy, with wide, sweeping lead guitars creating a wide-open space, gradually building until it all comes back down.
Separated Skies has managed to nail the post-rock formula of big sounds and quiet contemplative moments, creating dense atmospheres while giving the song room to breathe. It’s that push and pull that I really enjoy. This, accompanied by their stellar piano work, creates something that’s not just another Explosions in the Sky; it’s something different while also keeping a familiarity that post-rock fans will enjoy.
I think we’re entering an interesting time in the world of music, a time when DIY solo projects no longer feel like DIY solo projects, where production from small DIY artists is almost on par with bigger productions. Death Is Beyond a Field of Flowers feels exactly like that. It’s really well produced for a solo project. Everything feels well balanced, especially when songs go from clean, reverb-heavy guitar work to heavier distorted moments. In this genre, it is easy to fall into the trap of quiet guitar that’s overwhelmed by big crescendos and walls of sound. Separated Skies manages to bring both together really well.
One track that stands out the most for me is I Believe Your Dawn Will Come, as it brings together the mellow piano from the opening track, blues guitar, and organs with distorted guitar. It’s oddly emotional and one that really stuck with me, especially as there’s an intentional quiet gap with just piano at the end of the song, leaving you to process what you’ve just heard.
One thing that I find interesting about this album is the way it also blends elements of post-rock with lofi. At a time when the lofi beats scene is being overrun with AI, it’s nice to hear something that isn’t trying so desperately to be an anime soundtrack. It brings that almost study beat style softness with the grittiness of post-rock. There’s an atmosphere that, as I mentioned before, feels purposeful and intentional.
Separated Skies has managed to create a fantastic post-rock album at a time when the genre is having its moment. 2026 has already seen some big hitters such as Lost in Kyiv, This Will Destroy You, and Din of Celestial Birds dropping albums, and Death Is Beyond a Field of Flowers stands alongside these releases proudly. It’s emotional, well-produced, hopeful, and nostalgic.
Score: 7.5/10
Separated Skies released Death Is Beyond a Field of Flowers on March 28, 2026