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Preserving the Artistic Freedom of Cassette Culture
Cassette Culture, a movement that emerged in the 1980s, is characterized by a profound commitment to artistic freedom and the democratization of sound recording. Unlike traditional music industry models, Cassette…
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Cassette Culture: Then and Now
Cassette culture, the vibrant subculture centered around independent music production and distribution via cassette tapes, has undergone significant shifts over the past three decades. Here’s a comparison between the cassette…
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An Inside Look: The Day Jobs of Home Tapers
In the realm of independent recording, home tapers have carved out a unique and vibrant space for themselves. While their music may often be the primary focus of attention, it’s…
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Ken Clinger’s KC Tape Series: A Unique Blend of Styles
Ken Clinger’s KC series of tapes stands as a testament to the art of musical fusion, seamlessly blending elements from various genres to create a captivating and distinctive sonic experience.…
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Naaki Soul – Nylon Songs
No.5244 (CD, Digital, 2023) GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: Emerging from Brisbane, Australia, Naaki Soul’s “Nylon Songs,” released in 2023, strikes a chord with its unique blend of post-punk guitar…
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Petite Victory Collective
Petite Victory Collective, based in Lisbon, Portugal, is a distinctive independent label and collective that has been making waves in the electronic music scene since its inception in 2021. Under…
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Fentom – residue
No.5243 (Cassette, Digital, 2022) GAJOOB Review by Bryan Baker: Fentom’s “Residue,” released in 2022, is a masterclass in ambient music artistry. This five-song album, available on cassette and digital platforms,…
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Bel Argosy – Let’s hear it for Bel Argosy (Cassette, digital, 2013)
No.5241 ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Billy Lopez (vocals, guitar) started the band with Julian Graham (drums), Chris Cumming (bass) and Beau Alessi (lead guitar) in late 2010 after deciding it was probably…
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Flint Knippel – Flood Victim (cassette, 1994)
No.859 Flint Knippel’s 1994 cassette release, “Flood Victim”, is an intriguing exploration of improvised music that treads the line between structure and chaos. The album, which appears to be a…
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Gamegerming With the K.O. II
If you’re familiar with Tapegerm and its relatively new game, you may be interested to know that it plays well with Teenage Engineering’s new K.O. II EP-133 sample composer device.…
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Rob Skane – Into Your Soul (Cassette, 1990)
No.4710 DOWNLOAD @ ARCHIVE.ORG ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: This tape was recorded and mixed In two fun-filled days at Sweetfish Studios. To be quite honest, I had enough of playing dead-end bands…
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Right Brain Records: Championing Uncharted Musical Territories
Right Brain Records, a nonprofit label, stands as a beacon for those artists who dare to venture into uncharted musical territories. The label serves as a platform for musicians to…
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KOII PDF Manual
B&H Photo has kindly offered a link to the Teenage Engineering EP-133 KOII manual in PDF format.
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RØDE Microphones Takes Over Mackie
In a significant move in the audio industry, Rode Microphones has acquired Mackie, a renowned brand known for its professional music and recording equipment. Mackie, a name synonymous with quality…
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Various Artists – Dagger Tapes #3: Mommy Musn’t Know (cassette, 1990)
No.4185 “This tape is full of punk tunes in the classic thrash/growl/tumble style and loaded with energy from the likes of Grimace Abortion, Dead Horse, Big Mistake, Krack, DeKay, The…
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