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Erased Tapes reissues Bell Orchestre's debut album Recording a Tape the Colour of the Light

8.12 2022

We are proud to announce the first in a series of Bell Orchestre reissues. The band's landmark debut album Recording a Tape the Colour of the Light is now streaming everywhere, with the original masters being repressed on vinyl for the first time since its original release in 2005. The vinyl reissue is out January 13 and available to pre-order now.

Anne Müller shares a stunning animated video for Nummer 2

28.10 2022

Three years in the making, Anne Müller shares the video for her song Nummer 2 from 2019's Heliopause. Selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, it was directed and animated by the French director duo Faux Soleil and produced by Eddy and Erased Tapes.

Rival Consoles shares video for dream-like new single Vision of Self

13.10 2022

London-based musician and producer Ryan Lee West aka Rival Consoles sshares an evocative video animated by María Medem for his latest single Vision of Self ahead of the release of his new album Now Is, out on Erased Tapes on October 14, followed by a string of European live dates.

Erased Tapes 十五 15th anniversary compilation announced

6.10 2022

A new compilation titled Erased Tapes 十五, encompassing a two hour cross-section of the label's 15-year history including hidden gems and previously unreleased material, will be available on November 4 to coincide with specially curated festivals in London and Berlin.

Rival Consoles reveals prismatic next single Running, announces UK/EU tour

22.9 2022

Running is a piece of music the London-based producer had been trying to create for many years despite the simplicity of the track.

Peter Broderick shares Pulling the Rain — the second single off of Piano Works Vol. 1

16.9 2022

The American composer elaborates on the second single: “I’ve always liked to imagine summoning an epic downpour of rain as this song progresses.”

Erased Tapes 十五 Festival at Betonhalle Berlin

1.9 2022

We are marking our 15 year history with a very special all-day Erased Tapes 十五 Festival at Betonhalle, Silent Green in Berlin.

Rival Consoles follows El Caso Figo with monolithic new single World Turns

1.9 2022

Rival Consoles follows his soundtrack to Netflix hit El Caso Figo with motorik new single World Turns — the new single from his upcoming studio album Now Is.

Peter Broderick announces comprehensive album of Piano Works Vol. 1

30.8 2022

Ireland based American songsmith Peter Broderick announces the release of Piano Works Vol. 1 (Floating in Tucker’s Basement) — a new comprehensive album of solo piano recordings out November 25, sharing first offering Sonata for the Sirius.

Hatis Noit collaborates with The Light Surgeons on haunting music video for Aura

24.8 2022

The Japanese voice artist has collaborated with UK video artists The Light Surgeons to create a mesmerising music video for her single of the same name, using archival BFI footage and AI technology — as premiered by NOWNESS.

Erased Tapes 十五 Festival at Printworks London

11.8 2022

Rival Consoles, Kiasmos (JR), Ben Lukas Boysen, Masayoshi Fujita, Crayon, Peter Broderick, Qasim Naqvi, Hatis Noit, plus special guests Gilles Peterson, Clark, Pantha du Prince, Nathan Fake, Gold Panda, Andy Stott + more

Rival Consoles announces new album Now Is

27.7 2022

London-based musician and producer Ryan Lee West, aka Rival Consoles, is back with the euphoric, pulsating title track to his upcoming record Now Is — bursting into colour like the appearance of the summer sun.

Qasim Naqvi shares fascinating video for Head Within a Head

26.7 2022

One year after the album Chronology was released on Erased Tapes, Pakistani-American composer Qasim Naqvi shares the video for Head Within a Head. Directed by L.A. filmmaker Christina Burchard the video stars dancers Matthew 'ET' Gibbs and Renee Kester.

Hatis Noit releases her much anticipated debut album Aura

24.6 2022

Today sees Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit release her much anticipated, critically acclaimed Erased Tapes debut album Aura.

Rival Consoles shares surprise summer single Echoes

15.6 2022

Ahead of taking his immersive live show on a European festival run in July, Rival Consoles shares brand new track Echoes — a colourful exploration of rhythm and sound for the summer nights.

Hatis Noit releases third single Inori

7.6 2022

Following on from singles Aura and Angelus Novus, which have acted as expansive windows into what is set to be an extraordinary debut album on Erased Tapes, today Hatis Noit releases the track Inori — meaning ‘prayer’ in Japanese.

Hatis Noit shares A.I.-generated video for new single Angelus Novus

17.5 2022

Following the announcement of her debut album Aura, due out June 24, Hatis Noit shares transcendental next single Angelus Novus with an equally mind-bending, A.I.-generated music video, directed by Yuma Kishi.

Qasim Naqvi reveals eerie music video for Turtle on Fire

3.5 2022

Turtle on Fire is a music video collaboration between Pakistani-American composer and Dawn of Midi drummer Qasim Naqvi, filmmaker Lukas Huffman and multi-sensory conceptual artist Erika Senft Miller.

Penguin Cafe's A Matter of Life... 2021 is out now

29.4 2022

Penguin Cafe are back with a lovingly produced 10th anniversary reissue of their debut album, titled A Matter of Life… 2021.

Hatis Noit announces debut album Aura

26.4 2022

Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit announces her much anticipated debut album Aura, out June 24, by sharing its wordless yet universally speaking title track as premiered by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC 6 Music.

Penguin Cafe reveal third single off A Matter of Life... 2021

15.4 2022

Penguin Cafe share From a Blue Temple — the latest single from the tenth anniversary reissue of their seminal debut album, A Matter of Life… 2021, out April 29.

Music for kō is out now

1.4 2022

Inspired by Japanese incense rituals, the new Erased Tapes compilation Music for kō featuring Hatis Noit, Masayoshi Fujita, Daniel Thorne and Rival Consoles explores the link between the sense of smell and sound.

Penguin Cafe share live rendition of Coriolis

21.3 2022

Ahead of the release of their much anticipated 10th Anniversary Remastered Edition of A Matter of Life… 2021, Penguin Cafe share a live rendition of the album's closing piece Coriolis, along with the remastered studio version that will be featured on the album.

Ben Lukas Boysen's Clarion EP is out now

16.3 2022

Ben Lukas Boysen expands on 2020’s album Mirage with his brand new follow-up EP Clarion featuring remixes from Kiasmos, Mogwai and Foodman.

Crayon drops two track EP Misplaced / Ithinkso

8.3 2022

Cementing himself as an integral part of the French Indie music scene, French producer and multi-instrumentalist Crayon, real name Lauren Larue, signed to Erased Tapes in 2021. His two track EP, consisting of Misplaced and Ithinkso, sees him going back to his electronic, UK-infused roots.

Masayoshi Fujita shares second piece from compilation Music for kō

4.3 2022

Japanese composer, vibraphonist and percussionist Masayoshi Fujita shares new track Led by a Blue Bird into the Mountain — the second piece from the upcoming Music for kō compilation, out April 1.

Roedelius & Story's 4 Hands is out now

25.2 2022

Today marks the release of 4 Hands, an intimate and surreal musical conversation on the piano from German sound pioneer Hans-Joachim Roedelius and American composer Tim Story.

Penguin Cafe are back with A Matter of Life... 2021

22.2 2022

Penguin Cafe are back with a lovingly produced 10th anniversary remastered edition of their debut album, titled A Matter of Life… 2021. Pressed on vinyl for the very first time, the record also features a brand new recording of lead single Harry Piers.

Ben Lukas Boysen unveils new piece Lux

14.2 2022

Ahead of the March release of his Clarion EP, Ben Lukas Boysen shares new expansive and percussive piece Lux.

Douglas Dare reveals new piano-led single Behind The Walls

8.2 2022

Ahead of his greatly anticipated solo tour, the unmistakeable Douglas Dare reveals new piano-led single Behind The Walls — a thoughtful off-cut from 2020’s acclaimed full-length album Milkteeth, which fans have been waiting two years to experience live.

Hatis Noit shares Fernweh from Erased Tapes compilation Music for kō

3.2 2022

On the even of Erased Tapes turning fifteen, Hatis Noit returns with explorative new single Fernweh as a precursor for a label compilation titled Music for kō coming out on April 1.

Ben Lukas Boysen details new EP Clarion featuring rare Kiasmos remix

18.1 2022

Containing two brand new tracks from the Berlin-based electronic composer and producer, plus three very special remixes ranging as wide as from Hyperdub producer Foodman to Scottish post rock legends Mogwai, Clarion picks up where Mirage left off.

Roedelius & Story ring in 2022 with Crisscrossing

11.1 2022

German sound pioneer Hans-Joachim Roedelius and American composer Tim Story ring in the New Year with a sizzling prepared piano piece, fittingly named Crisscrossing.