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Steve Evetts: Remain Human

by Sam Retzer

Belleville, New Jersey, is a deceptively quiet enclave up the river from Newark. A beautiful mural here, a grungy secondhand shop there – it’s a collision of worlds. A bit like the...

Bruce Brubaker: Eno Piano: Music for Studios

by Larry Crane

Pianist Bruce Brubaker straddles a world where the edge of classical music intersects with experimental, electronica, and a lot of newer music. His numerous albums include interpretations of works...

Alynda Segarra: Hurray for the Riff Raff

by Meredith Hobbs Coons

Now based in New Orleans but raised in the Bronx, Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff has crisscrossed the continental United States countless times since the age of 17 – they even...

Brittany Davis: Here to Make a Difference

by Lisa Machac

As a blind artist, Brittany Davis’ music transcends traditional boundaries, weaving together a rich tapestry of genres and emotions in their debut solo album, Image Issues. From overcoming...

Dan Reeder: Building Everything He Needs

by Matt Ross-Spang

Primarily known as a visual artist, Dan Reeder – born in Louisiana but residing in Nuremberg, Germany for four decades – is the epitome of a Tape Op interview subject. He builds his own...

Khruangbin

by Geoff Stanfield

This interview originally ran as a podcast in December of 2022. Since that time the band has released a new album, A La Sala. Texas trio Khruangbin have paired with Malian guitarist Vieux Farka...

Point of Memory

by Dan Timlin

Point of Memory's Void Pusher is self-described “acoustic computer music” from ambient’s nonconformer Jason Crumer, with help from frequent collaborator Tim Gick. Jason seems driven...

Jennifer Decilveo: It Has to Have a Spirit

by Meredith Hobbs Coons

About ten years ago, New Jersey-born producer and songwriter Jennifer Decilveo pivoted from a degree and career in finance to begin a life in the Los Angeles music scene. Since then, she has...

Russell Elevado: The Importance of Sound

by Larry Crane

With a list of credits and Grammy awards with artists such as D’Angelo, The Roots, Kamasi Washington, Common, Angélique Kidjo, Alicia Keys, and Jon Batiste, one might assume Russell...

Blake Morgan: Tracking, Not Recording

by Larry Crane

A fascinating person, Blake Morgan is a songwriter, producer, engineer, studio owner, recording artist, music rights activist, and the owner of ECR Music Group, an independent record label. Living in...

Steve Roach: Time Becomes Nothing

by Larry Crane

Releasing his first album in 1982, Steve Roach has continued to make hundreds of records in his personal Timeroom studios over the years, while also touring his music. Additionally, he produces...