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    artist spotlights

    • The Wallmen

      19 January 2015

      The Wallmen were a truly weird outfit recording home tapes in their Syracuse, New York residence in the mid 80s and early 90s. Sean and Norm recall the early days and the de-evolution of this one of a kind band. Links to one of their tapes as well.

    • THE LARRY MONDELLO BAND

      18 November 2014

      Steven DeFoe of the tres bizarre home taper ensemble, The Larry Mondello Band discloses their history and thoughts on the scene.

    • Peter Catham

      17 August 2014

      Southern California artist Peter Catham recalls his early years creating home recorded albums and updates us on what is happening now.

    • Azalia Snail

      26 May 2013

      Veteran independent and home recording musician Azalia Snail outlines her varied and rich history.

    • Dino DiMuro

      27 April 2013

      As part of his Artist Spotlight Dino opens up about his art, life and what’s to come.

    • Ken Clinger

      12 February 2013

      One of the most distinctive home tapers is featured in The Spotlight.

    • Bret Hart

      18 May 2012

      Bret Hart took a long and circuitous route to finally settle in North Carolina where he presently cranks out his music and strange yard sculptures.

    • Christopher Earl ( The Squires Of The Subterrain)

      27 February 2012

      Christopher Earl ( Zajkowski) of The Squires Of The Subterrain is featured in the Artist Spotlight this time.

    • Francisco Lopez

      22 December 2011

      One of the planet’s most important experimental artists is featured in The Spotlight.

    • Minoy

      17 November 2011

      Reclusive noise icon is spotlighted by Jack Jordan.

    • The Silly Pillows

      17 November 2011

      Jonathan and Hilary Caws-Elwitt are The Silly Pillows.

    • Harald "Sack" Ziegler

      17 November 2011

      A true original from Cologne, Germany, Sack speaks out.

    • Hal McGee

      17 November 2011

      One of the most important creators in all of experimental home taping comes forward.

    • Andy Xport

      17 November 2011

      Crucial UK contact and home taper Andy Xport sketches out the past and future.

    • Dan Fioretti

      17 November 2011

      Enter the bizarre world of New Jersey’s KittiMan, Dan Fioretti.

    • Ray Carmen

      17 November 2011

      Pop home taper from Ohio is featured.

    • das

      4 November 2011

      This SF Bay Area underground icon is interviewed as part of his Artist Spotlight.

    • Joe Newman, The Rudy Schwartz Project

      2 November 2011

      The artist also known as The Rudy Schwartz Project moves to Montreal and feels safe enough to come clean.

    • Amy Denio

      2 November 2011

      As part of her Artist Spotlight, one of independent music’s greatest talents honors us with a discussion.

    • Lord Litter

      2 November 2011

      A true independent champion for 25 years, Litter talks about his music and more.

    • Martin Newell

      2 November 2011

      England’s home taping and poetic treasure speaks.

    • Michael Gendreau

      2 November 2011

      Experimental musician goes in depth with answers about his music, history and thoughts on the internet.

    • Zan Hoffman

      1 November 2011

      The world’s most prolific home recording artist spews the energy. Hold on.

    • Philip B. Klingler

      1 November 2011

      Veteran experimental sound artist PBK reveals himself in this interview and Artist Spotlight.

    • Russ Stedman

      31 October 2011

      South Dakota rocking home taper comes clean.

    • Tom Furgas

      31 October 2011

      Interviewed as part of his Spotlight for April 2011.

    • Rabdy Greif, Bacteria and Gravity
    • Randy Greif

      24 September 2011

      Southern California’s Randy Greif appears in this spotlight and opens up about his label.

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