Archived Posts from The Tape Deck
Juliette - McQueen
The Tape DeckFollow “The Seattle electronic musician and recent DJ extraordinaire chats about the pitfalls of rapid success and the drive to succeed…” on Sep 12th, 2022 →
Rob Joynes - Died for Love
The Tape DeckFollow “Rob Joynes' Sophomore Alley is just three songs, but each one is a powerful demonstration of his murky, emotive songwriting.…” on Jun 29th, 2022 →
Joe Rainey - b.e. son
The Tape DeckFollow “Joe Rainey, a Pow Wow singer of Ojibwe origin, collaborates with Andrew Broder in a dazzling, bold recontextualization of the…” on May 20th, 2022 →
Cola - So Excited
The Tape DeckFollow “Released: May 20, 2022 Rock(Post-Punk) -DEEP PINK- For a guide to the review color rating system, click here. “Have you…” on May 20th, 2022 →
SAULT - Heart
The Tape DeckFollow “SAULT's orchestral AIR is a confounding left turn for the enigmatic London collective. It both benefits from the group's social…” on Apr 15th, 2022 →
Catch Rabbit - Better Angels
The Tape DeckFollow “Catch Rabbit embrace the psychedelic rock of young and yore on their versatile debut cassette. Catch Rabbit by Catch Rabbit…” on Dec 17th, 2021 →
Mr Twin Sister - Expressions
The Tape DeckFollow “Brooklyn shapeshifters Mr Twin Sister expand on the eclecticism of their previous release in the expansive, danceable Al Mondo Azul.…” on Nov 19th, 2021 →
Beach Fossils - Down the Line
The Tape DeckFollow “Dustin Payseur substitutes guitar for saxophone, upright bass and piano in these comforting, mildly superfluous reinterpretations of Beach Fossils songs.…” on Nov 18th, 2021 →
Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O - Ntate Gwangwa's Stroll
The Tape DeckFollow “South African trombonist Malcolm Jiyane celebrates a history of mentors in the life-affirming, jovial warmth of his group's debut record.…” on Nov 12th, 2021 →
Log Across the Washer - Lonely Bill
The Tape DeckFollow “Tyler Keene returns to the pleasures of spontaneous songcraft in Log Across The Washer’s warped, comfy new record. It's Funny…” on Nov 11th, 2021 →
Casper Skulls - Thesis
The Tape DeckFollow “On their excellent second record, Casper Skulls add a thematic focus and a beating heart to their novelistic take on…” on Nov 10th, 2021 →
Natalie Jane Hill - Plants And Flowers That Do Not Grow Here
The Tape DeckFollow “Austin songwriter Natalie Jane Hill explores isolation from multiple angles on the quiescent folk of Solely. Solely by Natalie Jane…” on Oct 28th, 2021 →
Dusty - Father
The Tape DeckFollow “Dusty’s second and final record, Something I Can Hold, closes the curtain on a quiet yet powerful rock trio. Something…” on Oct 24th, 2021 →
Parannoul / Asian Glow / sonhos tomam co… - Nails
The Tape DeckFollow “Three of the brightest voices in non-American emo collaborate on one of the most visceral rock records of the year.…” on Oct 22nd, 2021 →
Julia Shapiro - Death (XIII)
The Tape DeckFollow “Once again, Julia Shapiro deftly crosses melodiousness and heaviness in the cloistered confines of her second solo record. Zorked by…” on Oct 16th, 2021 →
brin - Ininland
The Tape DeckFollow “Using fractured drum patterns and aqueous textures, LA experimental producer Brin creates a liquid world of wonder in Water Sign.…” on Oct 15th, 2021 →
illuminati hotties - Pool Hopping
The Tape DeckFollow “Illuminati Hotties' Let Me Do One More gleefully upends unbridled consumerism in confrontational, occasionally devastating ways. Let Me Do One…” on Oct 4th, 2021 →
Ducks Ltd. - 18 Cigarettes
The Tape DeckFollow “Toronto duo Ducks Ltd. pair danceable energy with a sharp introspective edge on the strummy, upbeat Modern Fiction. Modern Fiction…” on Oct 1st, 2021 →
Big Red Machine - Latter Days (feat. Anaïs Mitchell)
The Tape DeckFollow “On Big Red Machine's second album, Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon support a bevy of high-profile artists to effective, if…” on Aug 28th, 2021 →