Linda Perry’s last solo album came out in 1999. In the 27 years since then she has become one of the most successful producers for other artists,...
Many Tape Op readers likely can't imagine that issue #1 was Xeroxed and hand-folded 28 years ago, but it was. People may think of us as DIY, but there's a long history of so many helping this magazine be its best, beginning with friends who dropped by to collate and staple for free beers! Thanks to all the folks that have worked so hard with us, and to all the amazing subscribers out there!
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Two New Songs and Videos from Spacemoth
By John Baccigaluppi
May 16, 2026
We interviewed engineer/producer/artist Maryam Qudus about her Spacemoth project back in Tape Op#148. Spacemoth has a new LP that is releasing on...
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Harry Styles Live From Funkhaus
May 5, 2026
Tape Op publisher John Baccigaluppi came across this beautifully shot, long-form video of Harry Styles live in session at Berlin's Funkhaus...
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Mitchell Sigman releases "Memory Banks" LP
By Larry Crane - editor
May 3, 2026
By Mitchell Sigman's own description: "Memory Banks is an all-original love letter celebrating the futuristic musical visions of ELO,...
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New Music From The Black Keys: Peaches!
By Geoff Stanfield
May 1, 2026
Although the opening moments of The Black Keys' (Dan Auerbach [Tape Op#127] and Patrick Carney [#136]) new release, Peaches!, sounds like a...
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Tape Op Mentioned on Reddit
By Larry Crane - editor
April 19, 2026
Visit this recent Reddit thread to follow an interesting conversation about YouTube recording influencers and Tape Op shout out. OMG. Larry has...
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New Music From I'm With Her: Sing Me Alive (Live 2025)
April 17, 2026
I went to see I'm With Her [Podcast Ep. #106] at The Moore theater here in Seattle on their 2025 tour, and it was among the best performances I...
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New Steve Gunn EP: Shape of a Wave
By Geoff Stanfield
April 11, 2026
I interviewed Steve Gunn in 2023 for Episode #80 of the Tape Op Podcast after coming across his 2019 album, The Unseen in Between. His 2025 release,...
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New Single from Weezer produced by Kenny Blume
By John Baccigaluppi
April 6, 2026
Weezer is back with a new album coming soon and they have released the single, “Shine Again,” which was produced by Kenny Blume and Klas Åhlund at...