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RZA's A Ballet Through Mud Out Now

by Geoff Stanfield

RZA releases A Ballet Through Mud, an orchestral work of 11 pieces performed by the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by Christopher Dragon. Sam Retzer did an extensive interview with RZA in the most recent issue of Tape Op, discussing...

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New Music from Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs

by Geoff Stanfield

We interviewed Mike Campbell for issue #150, right around the time he and his band, The Dirty Knobs released their second LP, External Combustion. A year on, the band has released a new collection of music, Vagabonds, Virgins and Misfits. The Dirty...

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Great New Online Record Store!

by Larry Crane

My pals Scott and Lindsey have a fantastic record store in Portland, OR called Exiled Records. Lindsey and I used to be in the Vomit Launch band mentioned below. This store is super hand-picked cool music - lots of out there shit, cool dub reggae,...

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Gear Update: Universal Audio Manley Variable Mu plug-in

by Geoff Stanfield

Garret Haines wrote a thorough review of this UAD plug-in in Tape Op #106. You should read it. Here are a few of Geoff Stanfield’s thoughts on a plug-in that he has come to use and love, not only for its sonic closeness to the original, but...

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support the future of music coalition

by Larry Crane

Support the Future of Music Coalition! [donate!] The FMC is "a small, Washington, D.C.-based non-profit that fights to get musicians a seat at the table in debates about the future of music. FMC's HINT (Health Insurance Navigation Tool) program,...

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"It's Like Room Service But For Recording Gear": Larry Crane Tries Out Ace Hotel's Studio A Program

by Dave Middleton

Ace Hotel has long been a favorite among artist/studio types, so when we heard the news that they were going to beginoffering quality recording gear as a literal hotel service, it made sense. Featured behind their tailored front desk you'll find...

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AutoTune as the Subject of a Song?

by Larry Crane

Yup. And here's the video. Funny as shit. "Thanks AutoTune!"

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Tape Op Staff Favorite Albums of 2022

by Geoff Stanfield

Hard to believe that 2022 is already coming to a close. As was true in 2021, it was obvious that as the world was on lock down, artists were busy using their time to be creative and the result was an incredible amount of fantastic releases across...

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The Psychology of Analogue

by Geoff Stanfield

Excellent mini-documnetary The Psychology of Analogue, featuring Julie McLarnon. Definetly worth 30 minutes of your time!