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Cassette label Tapes Not Bombs launched with Potboiler discography

Contributed by kevinnunn. Posted by adam on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 4:00 PM (EST)

Kevin Nunn from North Lincoln has, along with friend Jeff Bolt, launched cassette label Tapes Not Bombs. A mix tape trading board and proper website are in the works soon with the intent of bringing people together to discuss music and the art of the mix tape in particular. Kevin announced:

We feel TAPES can still make big news. In that aspect, the first release is now officially out. We recently released a tape form the recently defucnt Potboiler called "Rolling Boil" which is also a discography. It's 11 Songs of brilliant punk from New York thta includes tracks from thier "Izzy Alcantara" 7", Art of the Underground Single Series 7", some compilation tracks, and some unreleased songs. 25min total music. 1st press on high bias tape and NOT dubbed.

The label has releases on the way from the Gibbons, Vietnam Werewolf, the Measure [SA], Loser Life and the Goddamn.

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rejekt (January 6, 2008)

Sweet. Potboiler, The Gibbons, The Goddamn. All the best bands who broke up before they ever did anything.

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rejekt (January 6, 2008)

It's funny reading old comments I left on this site after not logging in for a good 6 years or so.

Archangel (January 6, 2008)

Good luck... all those arguments about "having something tangible with wonderful artwork" don't seem to apply to tapes, and they're not nearly as convenient as CDs.

And the "art" of the mix tape -- I just can't take anyone who says shit like that seriously except for John Cusack.

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druhol (January 6, 2008)

I got really drunk the other night and watched that movie. Good times.

JxPx (January 7, 2008)

I do think there is a small amount of credence to the art of a mixtape. But only when the tape is intended for a specific individual. Much like a painting or a protest song, there is a message you can convey with a mixtape.

skajester (January 6, 2008)

Why cassettes? They sound like shit.

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GlassPipeMurder (January 6, 2008)

i don't think they sound that bad.

hobojew (January 6, 2008)

Tapes? Oh my, aren't we so underground? How fucking stupid.

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GlassPipeMurder (January 6, 2008)

lots of independent artists still put out stuff on tapes.

fallingupwards84 (January 6, 2008)

so that gives it legitimacy? tapes suck ass

GlassPipeMurder (January 6, 2008)

i didn't say that, but he/she seemed to think releasing independent music on tapes was a new idea.

hobojew (January 7, 2008)

No, I know it's not a new idea. I just think it's stupid.

contrarian (January 7, 2008)

Not all of us are privileged or well-paid enough to drive cars with CD players. Many of us have tons of spare tapes lying around from eras during which you were still listening to (insert obsolete pop group here). Some tape formats hold significantly more audio than a CD. Dubbing music to tape is a good excuse to listen to songs you appreciate while simultaneously mulling over how their recipient may perceive them.

That being said, knowing North Lincoln I assume the point is to address the philosophical problem of music being transformed into a disposable, depersonalized, fast-food-esque commodity by the ipod "revolution." Distributing it via tape forces you to take it more seriously, re-experience it, etc.

And, you're fucking stupid.

hobojew (January 7, 2008)

See, I understand that point, but I just don't think that releasing tapes is going to change any of that. There's not going to be some sort of cassette revolution. The kids buying these tapes are the ones who already take the music more seriously, and don't buy into the whole disposable music idea, so what's the point?

And yeah, not all of us are "privileged and well-paid enough," but let's face it, cassette's are a dead medium. Just like VHS, just like 8-track, just like floppy discs.

And finally, yes, I am fucking stupid.

Costanza (January 6, 2008)

i had to read the headline 20 times

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ScreamForChange (January 6, 2008)

I gave up after 10

Seanzor (January 6, 2008)

They still make cassettes? Or did this guy take a time machine, travel back 20 or so years and get some?

GlassPipeMurder (January 6, 2008)

i think this is pretty cool. as i am still unexposed to the Measure [SA] and Potboiler, and since my cassette collection has dwindled to zero, I might grab a couple of these.

xote (January 6, 2008)

Tapes are still very common and important to the underground music community which is something most punknews readers will not / do not understand. Props for posting this story. Some of the best bands around today release tapes that have much more personality that a lot of cd's you get today. Limited edition painted tapes, awesome artwork and fold outs, and the sound of punk rock you can only hear on a cassete I wouldn't trade that shit for the world. Not to mention all the great tape labels... check out Fuck It Tapes everyone. Great music. Long live the mix tape.

Scarysmurf (January 6, 2008)

im going to see streetlight, on thur i think. What the fuck should i expect for the stictch up and grand buffet?

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spalmer (January 6, 2008)

Grand Buffet= Like when Beck raps
Stitch Up= Like Weezer, it's the guy from Mu330

KirbyPuckett (January 6, 2008)

Grand Buffet is from Pittsburgh. They're a two-piece hip-hop act. They're pretty good, but pretty hilarious too.

- Kirby

olmec (January 7, 2008)

They are hilarious! I saw them about 6 years ago in Chicago, and have been trying to catch them again ever since.

fallingupwards84 (January 6, 2008)

vinyl > cds > 8-track > early phonographs > cassettes

AlexBLP (January 6, 2008)

As long as I get to hear more POTBOILER songs, that's all that matters. love that band.

manincognito (January 6, 2008)

tapes is an awesome idea and i would definetely buy them.hell, i still listen to my old mix tapes as well as albums i bought back in the early 90s..great idea!

PaC (January 6, 2008)

I still have and listen to a lot of tapes from back when, so I can't really say anything bad about them. I like CDs more though. Anyone remembers when Underdog Records tried to bring back 8-tracks?

JoeyMagnet (January 6, 2008)

Mixtapes are the best, I'm all over this trading board. I just need a new tape player and everyone can get a Tom Waits mix from me.

sub360 (January 6, 2008)

this is dumb. tapes are basically obsolete. a lot of new stereos don't even come with tape players anymore.

T-Rock (January 6, 2008)

Okay, this is a waste started by some artsy, collector types.

Tapes sound worse than CDs. They are more expensive. The technology to play them is not sold as openly anymore. There is very little room for artwork. You cannot skip tracks. You cannot upload them your tracks to PCs/mp3 players. It just makes no sense.

Y'know, CDs are some of the greatest things the underground community could ask for. I could probably record music with the same quality as many bands (Defiance Ohio, for example) with my laptop, a few mics, and some cheap (often freeware) recording software. Then I could burn endless copies of my music, print out some artwork for it (on the same computer), and sell it. It's so amazing to me that anybody could make decent-sounding music.

Why ANYBODY would make their lives more difficult with tapes is beyond me. Though I don't support

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GlassPipeMurder (January 6, 2008)

you could do the same with a 4-track and a tape though. or just a tape recorder. i think the point is to provide an alternative to the disposable, "soulless" mp3 format much of music is dominated by for those who are interested.

JxPx (January 7, 2008)

Especially if you were using a walkman or other battery operated device. You had to decide if the time and effort of getting tp press fast forward or the battery power used to get to the next song was worth it. Nowadays with MP3s and the like you can dismiss anything. With a tape artists had more of a chance.

Pacer (January 7, 2008)

You're right dude, unless something sounds great and is easily mass produced it's dumb. Shit, let's all give up on punk rock right now and go listen to green day produced by mutt lange. A stupid idea indeed (in case i'm not making myself clear here, i'm saying you're a dumbass who's missing the point in this endeavor by a country mile. And then some).

AlexBLP (January 7, 2008)

I hate you.

TheMike (January 7, 2008)

My only problem with tapes is their durability. I lost count of how many tapes were pulled and ruined before I got a CD player.

ashtraymonument (January 6, 2008)

really? i mean really?

JxPx (January 7, 2008)

Does anyone remember ROIR records? They were a tape only label and released some very influential albums in punk. Peter and the test tube babies, Bad Brains, Dickies, New York Dolls and others that I can't think of right now.

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DontTaserMeBro (January 7, 2008)

i do. i still have a roir records comp somewhere back in philadelphia. beastie boys, bad brains, peter and the test tube babies, dickies and new york dolls are all on it. that'd be cool to have. i'll have to look around for that.

DontTaserMeBro (January 7, 2008)

yeah, "New York Thrash" is what it was called. released in '82. the label still exists and all of the material continues to be rereleased on newer formats.

AndyP (January 7, 2008)

Never was there a better feeling than discovering an album you borrowed off your mate was just under 45 minutes, and would therefore fit perfectly on one side of a TDK D90 (£4.99 for 10 in Argos)...

Pacer (January 7, 2008)

Jeff bolt is a dude and kevin nunn is one of the four coolest people in the world (the other three being brian, angela and masshole). This is an awesome idea and if you don't get it, then you don't understand what DIY and punk rock are about AT ALL. But then again, you are posting on punknews.org, so whatever.

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AndyP (January 7, 2008)

But so are you......?!

Pacer (January 9, 2008)

Irony. Welcome.

olmec (January 7, 2008)

I was just given a tape the other day by a coworker of Jerkwater (Matt Skiba's first(?) band). Too bad I have absolutely no way to listen to it.

evil_crap_monster (January 7, 2008)

the thing i liked about my car when i bought it was the cd and tape player combo.

when that shit the bed i had a bunch of tapes i found at the exchange with no way to listen to them. it's hard to find another one of those combo players to install to a car.

i mean, i guess i could jimmy rig an old walkman into the wiring harness, but that's a little time consuming.

JasonKills (January 7, 2008)

Will this be available on itunes?

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