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    interviews

    • Jay T. Yamamoto interviewed by Hal McGee

      13 August 2013

      Hawaiian home taper Jay T. Yamamoto is interviewed by Hal McGee about his noise, his history and process.

    • Dan West

      6 August 2013

      Southern California musician Dan West has been home taping since the 1980’s. Now partnered up with Azalia Snail, Dan talks about the early days.

    • 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.

    • Dave Fuglewicz, "Orange Mist Sunrise" and "Orange Mist Sunset"

      13 September 2012

      Electronic musician from Georgia, Dave Fuglewicz offers his gigantic 1996 electronic opus, “Orange Mist Sunrise” and Orange Mist Sunset”.

    • 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.

    • Birgit Gasser of the SDV Tontrager label, Germany.

      2 April 2012

      Birgit Gasser of the SDV Tontrager label from Germany talks about running the label , her music and art, and reflections on the scene.

    • 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.

    • Men In Black "The Fung"

      24 January 2012

      Chris Gross gives us his unreleased C90 from 1990, a huge, variety show of electronic fun and bedroom goofery.

    • Doomsday Transmissions/ The Ceiling

      18 January 2012

      Interview and information about Jim DeJong who has been active in the Canadian scene for a long, long time.

    • Francisco Lopez

      22 December 2011

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

    • "All Covers Compilation ( Addled Tapes 1988 curated by Al Perry)

      25 November 2011

      Musician and radio host from Tucson talks about his 1988 compilation of home tapers covering other home tapers.

    • Robin O'Brien "Roothead" ( 1991)

      25 November 2011

      A powerful and personal statement from this outstanding singer songwriter.

    • Linda Smith "The Space Between Buildings" (1987), Do You Know The Way" (1988)

      23 November 2011

      Singer songwriter from Baltimore reveals her methods and experience.

    • 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.

    • Chester Hawkins interviewed by Jack Hertz

      7 November 2011

      Chester Hawkins of Washington, DC area experimental group, Blue Sausage Infant is interviewed by Jack Hertz.

    • Gary Young interviewed by Jack Hertz

      7 November 2011

      Jack Hertz talks with Gary Young of Music From The Film.

    • Carolyn Fok profiled by Jack Hertz

      7 November 2011

      Jack Hertz gives us the low down on Bay Area multi media artist, Carolyn Fok.

    • Thomas DiMuzio interviewed by Jack Hertz

      7 November 2011

      Thomas Dimuzio interviewed by Jack Hertz

    • das

      4 November 2011

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

    • Robin James

      2 November 2011

      Author of Cassette Mythos

    • Richie Unterberger

      2 November 2011

      Editor Option Magazine

    • Scott Becker

      2 November 2011

      Publisher of Option Magazine

    • John Foster

      2 November 2011

      Publisher of OP Magazine.

    • 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.

    • Irwin Chusid

      2 November 2011

      Veteran DJ, author and historian doles out his opinions on a few subjects

    • Amy Denio

      2 November 2011

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

    • R. Stevie Moore

      2 November 2011

      The Godfather of Home Taping!

    • 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.

    • Ian Stewart

      2 November 2011

      After the demise of Option and Sound Choice, Ian Stewart carried the ball with his AUTOreverse magazine. He speaketh now.

    • 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.

    • Bryan Baker

      1 November 2011

      One of the most active and innovative people in the underground, independent music scene explains his many projects.

    • Philip B. Klingler

      1 November 2011

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

    • Charles Rice Goff III

      31 October 2011

      Interviewed as part of his Artist Spotlight for January 2011

    • Thomas Bey William Bailey

      31 October 2011

      Conversation with American author and experimental musician.

    • 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.

    • EE Tapes

      24 September 2011

      Belgian label boss, Eriek Van Havere reveals the inner workings of this essential European imprint.

    • Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Lang of Germany.
    • IRRE Tapes

      24 September 2011

      Matthias Lang takes us through the history of this important European tape label. Thanks to Siegmar Fricke for the translation assistance.

    • Suretoss was the first tape released on Alessandro Crestani's Italian, Best Kept Secret label and was from American artist, Chris McFarlane from Santa Cruz, CA.
    • Best Kept Secret

      24 September 2011

      Alessandro Crestani details his involvement with his tape label.

    • Crazy But Chic
    • Insane Music

      24 September 2011

      Belgian tape label run by Alain Neffe. Interviews by Veronica Vesicka and Johan Schlanbusch.

    • eric hausmann
    • Spilling Audio

      24 September 2011

      The tape label run by Eric Hausmann. He discusses his releases and own music.

    • Jan Bruun at the mixing desk.
    • Hypertonia

      24 September 2011

      Label run by Jan R. Bruun from Norway. He discusses the label and more.

    • Steven Tetzloff, Beatitude
    • Calypso Now

      24 September 2011

      Essential Swiss label run by Rudi Tuscher. He speaks at length about his activities.

    • Chris Phinney, 2010 in Memphis.
    • Harsh Reality

      24 September 2011

      Chris Phinney goes on the record about his essential underground label.

    • Static Insect, Altered Statements
    • Mutant Cactus

      24 September 2011

      Interview with Kevin Paisley who ran this Canadian underground label.

    • Croiners, Learning to live with Croiners
    • Sound Of Pig

      24 September 2011

      The seminal cassette label of the day run by Al Margolis. Al discusses the label and more.

    • 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.

    • Carl's own "band", NoMuzic was a somewhat harsh, industrial slinging slice of hash with pounding beats, angular vocals and relentless drum machine.
    • audiofile

      24 September 2011

      Cover scans and interview with Carl Howard. See scans of audiofile tapes here.

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