Hank Shocklee
Sometimes it's too bad Tape Op doesn't offer an audio version of the magazine. Whatever you might know or not know about Hank Shocklee, it's difficult without hearing him speak, to convey the abundanc...
Interviews
Interviews | No. 51
Mike Mogis: Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, The Faint, more...
As I'm talking with Mike Mogis the afternoon before his sold-out gig with Bright Eyes at UC Davis' Freeborn Hall, it strikes me that, for him, balance means more than moving faders. In the past decade...
Nick Mason: Behind the Scenes with Pink Floyd drummer
By Jeff Touzeau
Nick Mason's recent autobiography, Inside Out, recalls his unique experiences as the drummer for Pink Floyd during for over three decades — he is the only member to have remained with Pink Floyd throu...
Ana da Silva: Raincoats not required for home recording
By Pam Nicholas
In the post-punk landscape of the late '70s and early '80s, the Raincoats sounded like no one else. A British, all-female band that employed off-kilter rhythms, childlike melodies and searing violin,...
Martin Bisi: Working with Eno, Sonic Youth, Iggy Pop...
Interview with Martin Bisi
Lucas van der Mee: Behind the Gear with Apogee Electronics
Apogee Electronics recently celebrated 20 years in the business of digital audio. These days, 20 years in business is quite a long time. The following is a conversation with Apogee's lead analog desig...