Tapes 'n Tapes
Tapes' n Tapes is an American indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The four members formed the band in 2003, and brought out two recordings: the first, the EP Tapes' n Tapes, was released in 2004 by the band itself. The first album, The Loon was released in 2005 by Ibid Records. In April 2006, moved Tapes' n Tapes to the label XL Recordings, which reissued The Loon in July 2006.
The Loon received several good reviews, among other things Pitchfork Media, a music website, its publications should have a major impact on the success of a band. Tapes' n Tapes has even been compared to alternative bands like the Pixies or Pavement. Her debut on American television had the four musicians in "Late Night " in July 2006, they played their song " Insistor ".
Tapes' n Tapes are to be classified in the indie rock culture, their pieces are sometimes relatively slowly, rarely even decorated with blues elements for Indie. On the other hand, the band slightly faster, slightly rocking songs that are based on very clear melodies and are backed with extended bass and Gitarrensonds. Characteristic of the style of the band is also slightly raspy voice of singer Josh Grier.
Band name
The band consists of four people, each of which is named after a word from the band's name. Two of the members share a word:
- "Tapes ": Josh Grier
- " ' n": Matt Kretzman, Erik Appel Wick
- "Tapes ": Jeremy Hanson
Discography
- 2004 - The Tapes ' n Tapes (EP)
- 2005 - The Loon (Album)
- 2008 - Walk It Off (Album)
- 2011 - Outside ( Album)