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Shards share new single Amen, amen, amen…

24.12  2023

Today on Christmas Eve we share Shards' new single, Amen, amen, amen….The song follows this summer’s release – Facta est deserta – taken from fragments by English Renaissance composer William Byrd.

Peter Broderick & Ensemble 0 share animated video for White Jet Smoke Trail II

21.12  2023

Today we share the marvellous music video for Peter Broderick & Ensemble 0's White Jet Smoke Trail II — a tribute to Arthur Russell. This might be our favourite video of the year — directed, animated and puppeteered by Broken Down Golf Cart.

Kiasmos return in 2024

15.12  2023

A new chapter is on the horizon for the highly influential electronic duo Kiasmos. Finally, 2024 sees Kiasmos return to the live stage for the first time in over 5 years, with much anticipation for what they have in store for us…

Music for Siam featuring Rival Consoles, Hatis Noit, Daniel Brandt, Midori Hirano and Douglas Dare

14.12  2023

Today we share Music for Siam — a new Erased Tapes compilation featuring original music by Rival Consoles, Hatis Noit, Daniel Brandt, Midori Hirano and Douglas Dare. 

Hatis Noit announces debut U.S. headline tour and next European dates

14.11  2023

Her first full-length album for international release, Aura, was released to much critical acclaim, and her spellbinding performances continue to awe audiences all over the world. Today she announces her next European tour dates and debut performances in the U.S. in the spring, including a performance at Big Ears Festival 2024.

David Allred returns with the heartbreaking Hey Stranger (Take 2)

7.11  2023

American singer-songwriter David Allred has shared a new recording of Hey Stranger, featuring himself alone on the piano and his deeply emotive vocals, entitled Hey Stranger (Take 2). The heartbreaking lyrics tell us the story of Allred’s friend who disappeared over a decade ago, and the emotions that he’s been left with since.

Introducing Sheherazaad who shares Arooj Aftab-produced first single Mashoor

25.10  2023

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.

Penguin Cafe share orchestral rendition of Penguin Cafe Orchestra classic Perpetuum Mobile

16.10  2023

Following the release of Rain Before Seven… this summer, Penguin Cafe return with their first-ever recording of Penguin Cafe Orchestra classic Perpetuum Mobile, performed live with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.Ahead of their UK tour commencing next month, Penguin Cafe have shared their rendition of Perpetuum Mobile – one of Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s most beloved songs, recorded with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestral version was arranged by the legendary British conductor and musical director Guy Protheroe.

Hatis Noit's song Thor receives shamanic techno rework by Matthew Herbert

3.10  2023

Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit's song Thor receives shamanic techno rework by legendary UK producer Matthew HerbertFollowing the release of William Basinski's rework of Inori for Piano Day 2023, Hatis Noit's Aura receives another rework, this time by the legendary UK producer Matthew Herbert, transforming Thor into a shamanic techno banger.

Peter Broderick & Ensemble 0 share previously unreleased Arthur Russell song Give It to the Sky

29.8  2023

Esteemed musician and composer Peter Broderick today shares a true gem: a previously unreleased track from the legendary musical treasure troves of Arthur Russell entitled Give It to the Sky and performed with the French 12-piece group, Ensemble 0.

Shards release new single Facta est deserta

26.7  2023

Facta est deserta is the new single from Shards, the London-based vocal group led by singer and composer Kieran Brunt. Commissioned by Elizabeth Alker for her BBC Radio 3 programme Unclassified, the song was made for the station’s 400th anniversary celebration of Renaissance composer William Byrd.

Peter Broderick & Ensemble 0 collaborate on Give It to the Sky: Arthur Russell’s Tower of Meaning Expanded

24.7  2023

This autumn, Erased Tapes are set to release Give It to the Sky: Arthur Russell’s Tower of Meaning Expanded by composer and producer Peter Broderick and French 12-piece group Ensemble 0; a complete re-recording of Russell’s epic minimalist orchestral composition originally released in 1983.

Penguin Cafe unveil wondrous video for Welcome to London ahead of album release this Friday

3.7  2023

Ahead of the release of their new album Rain Before Seven... due this Friday, Penguin Cafe have shared the video for album opener Welcome to London. The song got its name as the world started to open up and people were finally allowed to fly again.

Erased Tapes artists return to Prague for another label takeover

3.7  2023

After our recent events in London, Berlin, Paris and Dublin, we're incredibly excited to announce our first-ever label night in Prague. The event will see a headline show by Rival Consoles, and performances from Anne Müller and Hatis Noit.

Penguin Cafe share new single Find Your Feet

19.6  2023

Today, Penguin Cafe share the latest single from their upcoming album Rain Before Seven… due for release July 7. Find Your Feet is a standout rhythmic track which blends slick, tight global grooves with uplifting orchestral chops.

Högni announces the release of his score for the much-acclaimed Netflix series Katla

15.6  2023

Icelandic composer Högni’s score for the much-acclaimed Netflix series Katla will finally see its full release on July 28. The score was recorded with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík.

Rival Consoles shares atmospheric, nocturnal single Coda, and announces world dates for September & October

9.6  2023

London-based musician and producer Ryan Lee West, aka Rival Consoles, is back with the single Coda. The track offers a snapshot of his knack for nocturnal soundscaping at its finest. It is accompanied by the announcement of new European dates and his first North American tour in five years.

Erased Tapes artists to collaborate with the BBC Philharmonic at this year's Fat Out Fest

25.5  2023

We’re thrilled to announce we’ll be co-curating this year’s Fat Out Fest in Manchester on September 22, featuring performances from Rival Consoles, Hatis Noit, Penguin Cafe and Douglas Dare — performing reworks of their songs with the BBC Philharmonic at the University of Salford. The show is hosted by presenter Elizabeth Alker and will be recorded for BBC Radio 3’s Unclassified.

Penguin Cafe share new single Galahad and announce 2023 UK Tour

23.5  2023

Penguin Cafe share their latest single Galahad from their upcoming album Rain Before Seven… on Erased Tapes along with details of a UK tour later this year.

An electronic Erased Tapes night on the rooftop of Philharmonie de Paris

12.5  2023

We are excited announce an electronic music night on the rooftop of Philharmonie de Paris featuring DJ sets from Kiasmos (JR), Rival Consoles and Crayon to take place on June 29.

Penguin Cafe announce new album Rain Before Seven...

20.4  2023

Today, Penguin Cafe announce their fifth studio album, Rain Before Seven… due for release on July 7. They also share the video and single In Re Budd. A sense of optimism infuses Rain Before Seven… not the braggadocious, overconfident kind, but more a blithe, self-effacing optimism in keeping with the national character. Even when all signs point to the contrary, it operates within the certainty that things are going to be alright. Probably.

Lubomyr Melnyk shares 10th Anniversary Special Edition of Corollaries, featuring three bonus tracks

14.4  2023

We are enthralled to share the 10th Anniversary Special Edition of Lubomyr Melnyk’s first album for Erased Tapes, Corollaries. Recorded 2012 in Berlin with Peter Broderick at the producer’s helm, and released in April 2013, it brought Melnyk’s lifelong dedication to the piano to new audiences.

Bell Orchestre share Susumu Yokota’s emotive remix of ‘Stripes’ alongside studio version

5.4  2023

Bell Orchestre share another double single in the shape of ‘Stripes’ — featuring an emotive remix courtesy of the late Japanese producer Susumu Yokota, whom the Who Designs Nature’s How EP reissue is dedicated to, and the original studio version taken from the forthcoming reissue of As Seen Through Windows.

Douglas Dare surprises us with a cover of Massive Attack's iconic Teardrop

29.3  2023

The final release as part of Erased Tapes' Piano Day 2023 celebrations sees Douglas Dare covering Massive Attack’s iconic single Teardrop.

Penguin Cafe share new single Second Variety for Piano Day 2023

27.3  2023

As part of our Piano Day 2023 celebrations, we're pleased to present Second Variety — the new single by Arthur Jeffes’ cult contemporary-minimal-folk troupe, Penguin Cafe.

Hatis Noit receives eerie piano rework from William Basinski

23.3  2023

Recorded at Arcadia West, Los Angeles, the American avant-garde composer William Basinski crafted an eerie piano rework of Japanese voice artist Hatis Noit's piece Inori, taken from her acclaimed debut Aura ahead of Piano Day 2023.

Rival Consoles shares new piano-led piece for Piano Day 2023

21.3  2023

Following on from the piano-led closing track of his recent studio album Now Is, Ryan Lee West aka Rival Consoles shares new piece Spirit Loop ahead of Piano Day 2023.

Bell Orchestre announce vinyl release of remix EP Who Designs Nature's How

15.3  2023

Bell Orchestre share two versions of their piece Water / Light / Shifts — the original studio version taken from the forthcoming reissue of As Seen Through Windows, and a spellbinding remix courtesy of fellow Canadian electronic producer Tim Hecker.

Erased Tapes announce first ever label night in Ireland

15.3  2023

We’re excited to announce our very first label night in Ireland, taking place on May 20 at Dublin’s iconic National Concert Hall as part of their Perspectives series. Tickets are on sale now.

Bell Orchestre share another unheard gem featuring Colin Stetson

1.3  2023

Bell Orchestre share another unheard gem, Quintet, featuring long-time friend and collaborator Colin Stetson on bass saxophone.

Bell Orchestre announce reissue of second album As Seen Through Windows featuring previously unheard tracks

1.2  2023

Following the reissue of Recording a Tape the Colour of the Light in December, Erased Tapes are thrilled to announce the reissue of the band’s second album As Seen Through Windows out on April 28 — including a digital Special Edition version featuring three previously unreleased bonus tracks, all featuring saxophonist and friend of the band, Colin Stetson.