Tapes n Tapes

Tapes n Tapes is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in the winter of 2003, the band has released two albums, the self-released Tapes n Tapes EP in 2004 followed by the full-length release, The Loon, on Ibid records in 2005. The band signed to XL Recordings on April 26th, 2006, and the label will re-release The Loon on July 25, 2006

Tapes rec Josh Grier says their first album was recorded ...in the winter time at a cabin in the Wisconsin woods with no running water. It was a lot fun to do it on our own and get a little crazy, but it was also frustrating since we didn't really know entirely what we were doing

The Loon received a favorable review from Pitchfork Media, including a best new music commendation. Tapes n Tapes have received favorable reviews from other critics, and have been compared to such alternative bands as Pixies and Pavement. After release of their self-titled EP, the band played with more well-known acts such as The Futureheads, The Streets, Metric, Calvin Johnson, and I Am the World Trade Center. The band made its American television debut on Late Night with David Letterman on July 25th, 2006, performing the song Insistor.

Tapes n Tapes musical style varies in tempo and in influence, ranging from fast-paced polka renditions to the slower, more blues-influenced songs. The publication Music Week described the band's song Insistor as Part country, part rock...possess[ing] an emotional urgency that rivals Arcade Fire. This is promising stuff.