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Cassette Music Scene in San Francisco

From: Arndt Peltner
Length: 00:04:06

San Francisco is a centre of Noise, Industrial and experimental music. And this scene of musicians and music enthusiasts goes back in time to release and share on cassette tapes. Read the full description.

Blinkylogo_small Dozenz of so called "Tape Labels" have sprung up in and around San Francisco, mostly featuring Noise, Industrial and experimental music. You can find the music as well on websites, but to own the physical release you need to have a tape recorder. Released in small numbers with artistic and one of a kind packaging, these tapes are representing a vibrant underground music scene in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I spoke to Julia Mazawa of "Nice Ass" and Daniel Hintz of "Tenderloin Electronics". 

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Piece Description

Dozenz of so called "Tape Labels" have sprung up in and around San Francisco, mostly featuring Noise, Industrial and experimental music. You can find the music as well on websites, but to own the physical release you need to have a tape recorder. Released in small numbers with artistic and one of a kind packaging, these tapes are representing a vibrant underground music scene in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I spoke to Julia Mazawa of "Nice Ass" and Daniel Hintz of "Tenderloin Electronics".