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Martin Phillips: 1963-2024

by Geoff Stanfield

I’m still shocked at the passing of Martin Phillips of The Chills. He made a number of songs and albums that truly inspired me and many others. Please check out the interview I did with him in 1997, and listen to his song “Pink...

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A Fatally Flawed Industry. Breaking News or The Way It Is?

by Garrett Haines

"...from what I have seen, the industry is fatally flawed. Everyone seems to want something for nothing and few are willing to pay for what something is actually worth. Plus, there are thousands of graduates flooding recording studios each year...

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Release New Album: Flight b741

by Geoff Stanfield

No secret that I am a big fan of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. They first caught my ear in 2017 with their Turkish Psych-Rock flavored album, Flying Microtonal Banana, and I have been a fan ever since. If you asked me what the definitive KGLW...

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How Did Tape Op's Owners Meet? Find Out!

by Larry Crane

So here it is. The fateful letter that relentless talent scout and A&R honcho John Baccigaluppi sent to my band Vomit Launch back in 1988. Little did we know that soon we'd be holed up in his studio making records, and less than a decade later...

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Phill Brown Book

by Larry Crane

Some may remember us running excerpts from Phill Brown's book, Are We Still Rolling?, many years ago. We're proud to announce that Tape Op Books will be releasing Are We Still Rolling? this Fall. It's one hell of a read. In the meantime enjoy Phill's...

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Larry's Comments on the Metallica Loudness Problem

by Larry Crane

You've probably heard stuff about the stupid-loud Metallica album. Idolator rang me up for some comments. Check it out.

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AES 2018 Passes

by Geoff Stanfield

Get your FREE passes to AES 2018 in NYC HERE!

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June 1st, 2020

by Geoff Stanfield

Dear Tape Op Readers, We are feeling overwhelmed and deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately this is far from an isolated incident.  Our voices and collective action have never been more needed than right now.  Human...

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It Helps to Get Paid

by Larry Crane

I often think about the relation of commerce and art. It's a convoluted one, but necessary. How could one continue to create the best art possible if they were destitute? They won't - they will be focused on survival instead. A recent...