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New Video and Single “T-Shirt” from David Byrne and Brian Eno

David Byrne and Brian Eno famously collaborated on 1981’s seminal My Life in the Bush of Ghosts LP, which was recorded before Eno produced the Talking Heads' classic LP Remain In Light that came...

November 25, 2025

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The last pallet of Tape Op’s Vol. 2 book is on sale now!

BY Geoff Stanfield

We ended up with a few hundred extra copies from our old distributor of our first self-published book, Creative Music Recording Volume 2. This book compiles issues 11-20 of Tape Op that were published...
November 22, 2025

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New Single and Video from Logan Farmer: “Manhattan”

BY John Baccigaluppi

I interviewed Logan Farmer for Tape Op back in issue #139 and his debut album, Still No Mother, was one of my top ten LPs for 2020. Logan just released a new single that is from his upcoming third...
November 22, 2025

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Books on Music and Recording Part 2

BY Geoff Stanfield

I was recently in the incredible Elliott Bay Books here in Seattle, and as always, I found myself in the music section, (after the cooking section). I love the smell of a book store, and I love the colorful...
November 19, 2025

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Maurice Oliver Remembered

BY Larry Crane

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, pioneer in electronica, and owner of Electron Farm Records, Maurice Oliver. A master...
November 18, 2025

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Robert Plant: Saving Grace

BY Geoff Stanfield

Robert Plant has managed to not necessarily reinvent himself, but to continue to surround himself with great musicians and songs that suit his aging but unmistakable voice. His latest offering, Saving...
November 18, 2025

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Westerman: A Jackal’s Wedding

BY John Baccigaluppi

I recently interviewed James Krivchenia from Big Thief about his production work on the last Westerman album, An Inbuilt Fault. Look for that interview in a future issue of Tape Op. I really liked An...
November 18, 2025

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Rosalía: Lux

BY John Baccigaluppi

Anyone who feels that contemporary pop music is formulaic, shallow, or not as good as some other era gone by, should give Rosalía’s new album, Lux, a listen. This is a very ambitious and challenging album...
November 14, 2025

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New From Courtney Barnett: "Stay in Your Lane"

BY John Baccigaluppi

We recently interviewed Stella Mozgawa in Tape Op #169, and she talked about working on new music with Courtney Barnett. Here’s the super fun and catchy track, "Stay In Your Lane", from those...
November 14, 2025

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Juana Molina: DOGA

I first stumbled upon Juana Molina's music in 2007. Her album Un Dia was a revelation, and I am not sure I had ever heard anything like it. Unique voice, undulating trance inducing...
November 14, 2025

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Khruangbin: The Universe Smiles Upon You ii

We interviewed Khruangbin's Mark Speer and their engineer Steve Christensen for the Tape Op Podcast, and that interview also appeared in Tape Op#162. The new release from Khruangbin is...
October 28, 2025

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West Virginia Snake Handler Revival: “They Shall Take Up Serpents”

West Virginia Snake Handler Revival “They Shall Take Up Serpents” marks the arrival of a landmark record, documenting the last snake handling church in Appalachia. Featuring hillbilly rock guitars, trance-like...

November 25, 2025 • BLOG

The last pallet of Tape Op’s Vol. 2 book is on sale now!

BY Geoff Stanfield

We ended up with a few hundred extra copies from our old distributor of our first self-published book, Creative Music Recording Volume 2. This book compiles issues 11-20 of Tape Op that were published...
November 22, 2025 • BLOG

New Single and Video from Logan Farmer: “Manhattan”

BY John Baccigaluppi

I interviewed Logan Farmer for Tape Op back in issue #139 and his debut album, Still No Mother, was one of my top ten LPs for 2020. Logan just released a new single that is from his upcoming third...
November 22, 2025 • BLOG

Books on Music and Recording Part 2

BY Geoff Stanfield

I was recently in the incredible Elliott Bay Books here in Seattle, and as always, I found myself in the music section, (after the cooking section). I love the smell of a book store, and I love the colorful...
November 19, 2025 • BLOG

Maurice Oliver Remembered

BY Larry Crane

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, pioneer in electronica, and owner of Electron Farm Records, Maurice Oliver. A master...
November 18, 2025 • BLOG

Robert Plant: Saving Grace

BY Geoff Stanfield

Robert Plant has managed to not necessarily reinvent himself, but to continue to surround himself with great musicians and songs that suit his aging but unmistakable voice. His latest offering, Saving...
November 18, 2025 • BLOG

Westerman: A Jackal’s Wedding

BY John Baccigaluppi

I recently interviewed James Krivchenia from Big Thief about his production work on the last Westerman album, An Inbuilt Fault. Look for that interview in a future issue of Tape Op. I really liked An...
November 18, 2025 • BLOG

Rosalía: Lux

BY John Baccigaluppi

Anyone who feels that contemporary pop music is formulaic, shallow, or not as good as some other era gone by, should give Rosalía’s new album, Lux, a listen. This is a very ambitious and challenging album...
November 14, 2025 • BLOG

New From Courtney Barnett: "Stay in Your Lane"

BY John Baccigaluppi

We recently interviewed Stella Mozgawa in Tape Op #169, and she talked about working on new music with Courtney Barnett. Here’s the super fun and catchy track, "Stay In Your Lane", from those...
November 14, 2025 • BLOG

Juana Molina: DOGA

I first stumbled upon Juana Molina's music in 2007. Her album Un Dia was a revelation, and I am not sure I had ever heard anything like it. Unique voice, undulating trance inducing...
November 14, 2025 • BLOG

Khruangbin: The Universe Smiles Upon You ii

We interviewed Khruangbin's Mark Speer and their engineer Steve Christensen for the Tape Op Podcast, and that interview also appeared in Tape Op#162. The new release from Khruangbin is...
October 28, 2025 • BLOG

West Virginia Snake Handler Revival: “They Shall Take Up Serpents”

West Virginia Snake Handler Revival “They Shall Take Up Serpents” marks the arrival of a landmark record, documenting the last snake handling church in Appalachia. Featuring hillbilly rock guitars, trance-like...