Tapes 'n Tapes
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| Background information | |
| Years active | 2003 - |
| Members | Josh Grier (Tapes 1) Jeremy Hanson (Tapes 2) Matt Kretzman ('n) Erik Appelwick ('n) |
Tapes 'n Tapes is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in the winter of 2003, the band has released two albums, the self-released Tapes 'n Tapes EP in 2004 followed by the full-length release, The Loon, on Ibid Records in 2005. The band signed to XL Recordings on April 26th, 2006, and the label re-released The Loon on July 25, 2006[1].
Tapes rec Josh Grier says their first album was recorded "...in the winter time at a cabin in the Wisconsin woods with no running water. It was a lot fun to do it on our own and get a little crazy, but it was also frustrating since we didn't really know entirely what we were doing"
The Loon received a favorable review from Pitchfork Media, including a "best new music" commendation. Tapes 'n Tapes have received favorable reviews from other critics, and have been compared to such alternative bands as Pixies and Pavement, or the recent alt-pop phenomenon Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. After release of their self-titled EP, the band played with more well-known acts such as The Futureheads, The Streets, Metric, Calvin Johnson, and I Am the World Trade Center. The band made its American television debut on Late Night with David Letterman on July 25th, 2006, performing the song "Insistor."
Tapes 'n Tapes' musical style varies in tempo and in influence, ranging from fast-paced polka renditions to the slower, more blues-influenced songs. The publication Music Week described the band's song "Insistor" as "Part country, part rock...possess[ing] an emotional urgency that rivals Arcade Fire. This is promising stuff."
In late 2006, the band's song "Jakov's Suite" began appearing in a television commercial for Nissan.
Members
The band has four members, each of whom is named after a word in the band's name; two members of the band share the same word for their name. The band members are:
- Josh Grier (Tapes 1) (guitar, vocals)
- Jeremy Hanson (Tapes 2) (drums)
- Matt Kretzman ('n) (keyboards, multi-instruments)
- Erik Appelwick ('n) (bass guitar)
In April 2006, producer Erik Appelwick replaced previous bassist Shawn Neary. Drummer Jeremy Hanson replaced original Tapes drummer Karl Schweitz.
Discography
- 2004 The Tapes 'n Tapes EP
- 2005 The Loon
References
- Williams, Paul (February 4, 2006). "The Music Week playlist". Music Week. p. 3.
External links
- Tapes 'n Tapes official website
- set of live videos at scheduletwo.com
- Tapes 'n Tapes interview at musicOMH.com
- Article on www.krugermagazine.com
- Subculture Magazine's review of The Loon
- Pitchfork Media's review of The Loon
- Josh Grier Interview
- Band profile from City Pages
- Review of Tapes 'n Tapes at their CD release show. From howwastheshow.com
- Photos of Tapes 'n Tapes at White Heat in London
- Photos of Tapes 'n Tapes at Camden Barfly
- Tapes 'n Tapes interview on TheMusicZine
- Live performance at 89.3 The Current