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    • George Charpied " The Global Cassette Community in the 1980's/ After and Into the Digital Age"

      23 April 2018
    • Ken Moore

      2 January 2014

      Long time electronic musician Ken Moore tells all about his early experiences.

    • Screamin' Popeyes "Save The Brainforest"

      12 December 2013

      Information about this highly talented and entertaining American home taper ensemble and link to free download of the tape.

    • Generator Returns ( briefly )

      5 September 2013

      In August and early September 2013, Gen Ken Montgomery briefly re-opened his small store called Generator in New York, selling underground and experimental music and featuring live performances. Read about that and also about the history of this unique operation.

      Black and white photo by wowe.

    • Lost gems From The UK Scene by Tim Naylor

      7 November 2012

      British label owner, musician, enthusiast and historian, Tim Naylor takes us through the underbelly of the early British cassette scene.

    • The Handmade Tale: by Kathleen McConnell

      4 September 2012

      A recently unearthed report from 2004 on Cassette Culture by Kathleen McConnell.

    • Minoy: The passing of a legend.

      27 March 2012

      Sound, visual and digital artist, Minoy is featured in a tribute to this late home recording icon.

    • Hats Off To Bryan Baker by Dick Metcalf

      7 November 2011

      Dick Metcalf reminds us of the giant contributions of Bryan Baker.

    • Thoughts About Microcassettes by Hal McGee

      7 November 2011

      Hal McGee’s thoughts in microcassettes

    • Andrew McIntosh recalls his involvement with the Scene Down Under.

      7 November 2011

      Australia’s Andrew McIntosh talks about publishing his own zine and the scene down under.

    • Don Campau's recording gear reflects his life.

      7 November 2011

      I remember my recording equipment.

    • Fetish Packaging by Thomas Bey William Bailey

      7 November 2011

      Thomas Bey William Bailey on fetish packaging.

    • 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.

    • History of The Australian Underground by Clinton Green

      7 November 2011

      Clinton Green runs down the history of the Australian underground with essential links for follow up study.

    • Thomas DiMuzio interviewed by Jack Hertz

      7 November 2011

      Thomas Dimuzio interviewed by Jack Hertz

    • Billy James confused with Beach Boys

      7 November 2011

      Billy James covers song and is mistaken for The Beach Boys.

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