In addition to scanning the covers and giving information about each tape I am offering one musical selection from each tape as a kind of compilation.

Full disclosure: In most cases I have not asked the artists if posting a song by them is OK. In some cases I cannot even find the artist listed. If my posting of your music does not please you let me know and I will remove it immediately. These are not being offered for sale but for historical perspective and illustration.

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• Mark Kissinger, 3 Tapes

  26 September 2016

  Three full cassette tapes by Pennsylvania guitarist and home taper, Mark Kissinger, clearly show his talents, taste and ability navigating ye olde 4 track tape machine. Prepare yourself to rock out, sit back dumbfounded, tap your toes and play them over and over.

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• Bruce Riley "Phosphenes"

  6 June 2016

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• Dino DiMuro "Trouble At The Mutual Admiration Society"

  17 February 2016

  The first tape I ever received from Los Angeles home taper, Dino DiMuro in 1985.

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• Heather Perkins "Steel Tribe"

  25 January 2016

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• Minoy "The Flavor Of Acid On Ice"

  25 January 2016

  A master at the peak of his powers.

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• Nick "Playground Secrets"

  23 January 2016

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• January 2014 ( with sound samples )

  29 January 2014

  Short profiles of ten home recorded cassettes from the 1980’s and 90’s with link to sound samples. Quite a variety.

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• January 2012 ( with sound selections)

  14 January 2012

  Various USA cassettes with song samples from each.

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• July 2011 ( with sound samples)

  7 January 2012

  Downloadable compilation featuring Bob Zark, William Clipman, Larry Ruhl, Art Control, A Measure Of Our Fragility, Xposed 4Heads, Lawrence Harvey, John Eagan, Klampe & Noring, Nozomi

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• June 2011 ( with sound samples)

  7 January 2012

  Downloadable compilation featuring Will Simmons, Dave Prescott, Larry Mondello Band, Dave Munkhoff, Illusion Of Safety, Pussygroove Thang, PBK, Robert Turman, YU, Nicole Campau.

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• January-May 2011 ( cover scans and information)

  7 January 2012

  More American released cassettes over the years.

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• January-December 2010 (cover scans and information)

  7 January 2012

  Here you will find information, pictures and recollections about tape releases from various USA artists over the years. No particular order or plan. Some of these artists may be featured later in the Artists Spotlight.