Category: Tape Releases

This Tape Just In: “Pisces – DEMOS” from Pisces

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I am enjoying having this blog more and more; now I am even getting demo tapes.

Indie folk, bedroom pop, demo tape called “Pisces” that was sent to me from a cool dude in Southern California who goes by Pisces, in fact.

Sounds like some nice songs to me. I will be watching/listening for a finished album version in the future. But for now, there are only 50 copies of Pisces Demo, and I have one, so there are only 49 at the most. Get one for yourself.

Pisces is on the label, Hospital Soap.

Thank you for the tape, Casey!

This Tape Just In: Purity Olympics “impossible feburary in d minor”

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The kind folks over at Minneapolis label, Bumpy Records, were kind enough to send over another tape. This one from Purity Olympics “impossible feburary in d minor” is an experimental escape of lucious echo-y proportions.

It is everything its soundscape, intimate self, wants so badly be. I am happy to add it to my collection.

At the moment of writing this, there is one tape left at $5 if you want to grab it.
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This Tape Just In: “Winter Dreamz” from Cold Camp

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Cassette case of Winter Dreamz from Cold Camp with the cassette on the right

One of the most unique rappers I have ever heard is on Cold Camp. You will know it when you hear him. I can’t decide if I think he is rad or not… ok, no, wait, I have decided… he is rad – been in my head all week.

Cold Camp’s (from Calgary) latest album, Winter Dreamz, was just released earlier this year.

Interesting feature of the tape itself, the B Side is the instrumental version of the album – very cool.

Favorite Tracks

  • Avalanche
  • Slidin’
  • Snow Kings

Cold Camp is on Hand’Solo Records out of Toronto, CA.

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This Tape Just In: Camo Meal “I Have to Be Part of It”

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“I Have to Be Part of It” by Camo Meal

This album, it’s like a good bowl of chili or menudo. You’re not exactly sure what everything in it is or where it comes from,  but it still manages to be good.

There are hooks and soulful softness that Camo seems to purposely take a hammer and crowbar to, in a good way.

He knows how to write songs, got bored with that, and made this. And I like it.

Favorite tracks:

  • Ugly
  • Outside
  • Don’t Drop Out

Only 50 of the cassettes exist. I am happy to have one.

This Tape Just In: Fat Concubine “Empire”

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I had a good time, having this tape on, as I did some writing and wandering around the Internet.

After reading the self description of this album by the band, I feel they sum this up better than I can:

EMPIRE isn’t just a record — it’s an arena. Rooted in friction — and dance. Raw, hard-hitting beats, trumpets, synths, melodic swing, guitar, — all driving forward with sharp precision and pure adrenaline. Each track pounds through power struggles, inner battles, submission, obsession, and resistance. Playing the fiddle while Rome burns — and being serious about it. It’s about the empire inside every one of us. Watch your fools. Your front door. Your tiny pills. Your peace. And take good care of your dogs.

There are only 50 copies of this tape to be had, so head over to their Bandcamp and pick up a cassette, quick.