Post-rock is a genre that in its finest moments has boundless possibilities, multiple genres instrumentally intertwined to create moods and atmospheres that range from the intimate to the widescreen. Pinball are a France-based group comprised of Australian expats Melissa Cox (violin) and Alex Stuart (guitar), and French musicians Benjamin Body (bass) and Simon Clavel (drums).

‘Skies’ is a track that builds evocatively over four minutes, Cox’s violin making it impossible to avoid comparisons with fellow countryman Warren Ellis of the Dirty Three. The quartet employ a wonderful sway and gently propulsive motion, gradually lifting the music into a headier place without ever overplaying their hand. Lovely stuff.

Their debut album, recorded live in the studio in one afternoon, is due out March 27th.