Tape Music

Tape music, an avant-garde genre, thrives on the manipulation of audiotapes to create auditory experiences that defy conventional musical boundaries. Artists in this domain manipulate tapes through cutting, looping, slowing down, or speed manipulation, to craft sounds that merge nostalgia with experimental edge. The genre's roots in mid-20th century innovations have evolved, influenced by artists like Aaron Dilloway and William Basinski, into a form that explores the textures and decays of sound, emphasizing the materiality and imperfections of tape as a medium. It incorporates elements of ambient, noise, and minimalism, weaving together soundscapes that are as hauntingly beautiful as they are sonically rich. The attention to the physicality of sound production and decay invites listeners into a deeply immersive auditory space, highlighting the ephemeral nature of sound and memory.

Top Sub-Genres
Musique Concrete
Latest Tape Music Release
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September 23rd
Album - 13 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024
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William Basinski
MEITEI
Taylor Deupree
K. Leimer
Federico Durand
Pauline Oliveros
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