Founded by sonic architect and explorer Robert Raths aka ghostworker in 2007, Erased Tapes is a truly independent record label that has disrupted the industry and rejuvenated the musical landscape. The London-based label has consistently nurtured genre-defying artists from all around the world without losing its avant-garde ethos.
2015 saw BBC 6 Music radio presenter Mary Anne Hobbs stage an Erased Tapes evening featuring Nils Frahm and A Winged Victory For The Sullen at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the prestigious BBC Prom. It was the fastest selling ticket of the entire season. Shortly after Erased Tapes was awarded Best Small Label 2015 at the AIM Awards.
On February 5th 2017 Erased Tapes opened the doors to its new East London home, marking the 10th anniversary by introducing fans and the public to the new Erased Tapes Sound Gallery. 2022 will see the label celebrate its 15th anniversary with special live events across the world.
Review: London-based avant-garde and experimental electronics label Erased Tapes presents a new compilation encompassing a cross-section of the label's 15 year history, including hidden gems and previously unreleased material which will coincide with specially curated festivals in its home city, as well as Berlin. Highlights include "Them Is Us" by label staple Rival Consoles who takes you on a sublime downbeat journey, Anne Muller's sombre neo-classical piece "Nummer 2", the off-kilter jazz of Daniel Brandt's "Flamingo", as well as Kevin Richard Martin (aka The Bug) and Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit's paranormal ambient piece "After The Storm". Also, Douglas Dare's evocative vocals on "Heavenly Bodies" (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra) made for another standout offering.
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