Tapes ‘n Tapes

Minneapolis, MN, indie rock and roll classicists Tapes ‘n Tapes formed in the wintertime of 2003, when guitarist/vocalist Josh Grier (aka “Tapes 1”), bassist Matt Kretzmann (“‘n”) and guitarist Steve Nelson (“Tapes 2”) began crafting an audio that harked back again to the Pixies and Pavement and in addition recalled more sophisticated bands just like the Shins. Nelson still left the music group, with drummer Karl Schweitz getting the band’s second “Tapes”; this lineup documented the Tapes ‘n Tapes EP in early 2004, documenting within a cabin in Wisconsin. Following the EP’s discharge, Tapes ‘n Tapes performed a string of gigs with I Am the planet Trade Middle, the Roads, Metric, as well as the Futureheads. Kretzmann transferred to Seattle in summer months 2004, and bassist Shawn Neary became Tapes ‘n Tapes second “‘n.” The music group went through even more lineup adjustments: Schweitz transferred to Madison, WI, early the next calendar year, and Jeremy Hanson became a member of as Tapes ‘n Tapes’ brand-new drummer. This edition of the music group documented its debut record, The Loon, in summer months 2005 with manufacturer/engineer Erik Appelwick. Ibid Information released The Loon that fall; around that point, Kretzmann rejoined the Tapes ‘n Tapes flip. Positive reviews from the Loon as well as the band’s constant gigging — including a wintertime 2006 East Coastline tour and an appearance at that year’s South by Southwest — resulted in Tapes ‘n Tapes putting your signature on with XL Information. Neary still left the music group late that springtime, and Appelwick stepped directly into end up being the band’s extra “‘n.” XL re-released The Loon in summer months 2006. In 2007, Tapes ‘n Tapes documented with manufacturer Dave Fridmann at his Buffalo, NY studio room; the band’s second record Walk it Off appeared the following springtime. Because of their third record, 2011’s Outdoors, the music group returned with their very own Ibid imprint, saving the album within their hometown and having Peter Katis combine the results.