Signee News

Introducing our latest signee... Tristan Perich

6.3 2024 Signee

We’re thrilled to announce the signing of American composer Tristan Perich to Erased Tapes. His work is inspired by the aesthetic simplicity of math, physics and code. The WIRE Magazine describes his compositions as “an austere meeting of electronic and organic.” His first recording project with us is scheduled for release in summer 2024.

Introducing Sheherazaad who shares Arooj Aftab-produced first single ‘Mashoor’

25.10 2023 Signee · Single

We’re excited to introduce our newest signee Sheherazaad, who joins our collective of artists with her first single and accompanying video ‘Mashoor’ – produced by Arooj Aftab. Sheherazaad is an American performer-composer, whose contemporary folk-pop synthesis joins the new wave of South Asian diasporic soundscapes.

Roedelius & Story join Erased Tapes with 4 Hands

16.11 2021 Signee

German sound pioneer Hans-Joachim Roedelius and American composer Tim Story join Erased Tapes as Roedelius & Story with their new album 4 Hands out February 25, 2022.

Erased Tapes welcomes Crayon

19.10 2021 Signee

Misplaced marks a new chapter for the Parisian multi-instrumentalist and producer Crayon. Featuring Jo Lowenthal of Tora and rapper Gracy Hopkins, the first single sees the French recording artist join the Erased Tapes collective.

Bell Orchestre joins Erased Tapes

20.10 2020 Signee

The fabled Canadian instrumental outfit, who feature Sarah Neufeld and Richard Reed Parry from Arcade Fire amongst their six members, share short film IX: Nature That’s It That’s All.

Welcoming Icelandic composer and singer Högni to Erased Tapes

12.7 2017 Signee

We are very excited to introduce Icelandic singer and composer Högni Egilsson as the newest addition to the Erased Tapes family, performing as part of our 10th Anniversary Piano Stage Takeover at End Of The Road Festival on September 3rd 2017.

Penguin Cafe join the Erased Tapes family with their new album ‘The Imperfect Sea’

7.2 2017 Signee

The iconic Penguin Cafe join the Erased Tapes family and open a brand new chapter to their unique world with new album The Imperfect Sea – out on Erased Tapes 5th May 2017.

Daniel Brandt joins the Erased Tapes family with his solo debut album ‘Eternal Something’

10.1 2017 Signee

Daniel Brandt, co-founder of Germany’s electroacoustic ensemble Brandt Brauer Frick, joins the Erased Tapes family with his solo debut album Eternal Something – released worldwide on March 24th 2017.

Ben Lukas Boysen becomes Erased Tapes recording artist with new LP ‘Spells’

3.4 2016 Signee · Album

Following the world premiere and heavy rotation of ‘Golden Times 1’ on BBC Radio 6 Music as championed by Mary Anne Hobbs, we’re excited to announce the signing of Ben Lukas Boysen with his forthcoming LP ‘Spells’ due for release on June 10.

We welcome Immix Ensemble to our family

20.1 2016 Signee

Following last night’s world premiere on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 6 Music Recommends show, we’re hugely excited to welcome Immix Ensemble to the Erased Tapes family. Re-listen to ‘What Hath God Wrought?’ from their forthcoming collaborative EP with Vessel, titled ‘Transition’ out March 18.

Immix Ensemble composer Daniel Thorne joins Erased Tapes Music

20.1 2016 Signee

Following last night’s world premiere on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC Radio 6 Music Recommends show, we’re hugely excited to welcome Australian composer and sax player Daniel Thorne to the Erased Tapes family. Listen to ‘What Hath God Wrought?’ performed by Immix Ensemble from their forthcoming collaborative EP with Vessel, titled ‘Transition’ out March 18.

Masayoshi Fujita signs to Erased Tapes

21.6 2015 Signee

Berlin-based Japanese vibraphone player Masayoshi Fujita, also known under his alias el fog, came to the attention of label founder Robert Raths a few years ago. Not only because the vibraphone is an intriguing instrument, but also the way Masayoshi treats his instrument and draws ethereal and layered sounds, is what truly attracted him to Masayoshi’s work.

Dawn of Midi sign to Erased Tapes and announce worldwide release of ‘Dysnomia’

1.3 2015 Signee · Album

With Dysnomia, the Brooklyn-based group Dawn of Midi made up of double bass player Aakaash Israni, pianist Amino Belyamani and drummer Qasim Naqvi abandon improvisation in favour of composition, utilising sophisticated rhythmic structures from North and West African folk traditions to weave a sonic tapestry of trance-inducing grooves. From close up one may see only dots, but when stepping back an undulating image reveals itself. “We didn’t want to create anything cerebral,” says Belyamani, “we wanted something visceral, something that would awaken our instinctive dance impulses.”