Last night’s Tapes ‘n Tapes show was pretty boss, even though Bruce Springsteen never showed, which wasn’t a surprise, really, since he was never even rumored to show up, anyway. Is it wrong to secretly wish that The Boss might drop by for a song or two at some random venue? No, it’s not. [Ed. Note -- where are we going with this?] Regardless, the show was great. All three bands -- Cold War... more ›

Out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tapes ‘n Tapes furnish listeners with the freshest of fresh in the contemporary American soundscape. Their full-length debut, The Loon, is a wonder of self-production that they marketed and distributed themselves. Freshly inked with XL records and ready to embark on a summer tour, this crew is trill, no doubt. There are few bands that are worthy of the major media attention and hype that’s been directed at these guys; for once, there’s some substance behind the buzz. more ›