dkrtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 It's easier than you guys think. Speaking of which, this Halloween should be really fun. And about the Dylan tapes, blonde on blonde please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don't start more labels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladew1ll1s1sdead Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don't start more labels lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Got Bridgetown's summer batch on the way and Constellation Testu's spring one. Been a while since I've ordered a bunch of cassettes, pretty excited to get them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don't start more labels lol The more artists getting their albums into the hands of listeners the better, I think joshman150 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Don't start more labels lol Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I assume he's referring to saturation of the market. Or maybe trying to defend your bank account.. that shits expensive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I assume he's referring to saturation of the market. Or maybe trying to defend your bank account.. that shits expensive lol What are the negative effects of having more tape labels? If it's the bank account, that's very thoughtful but I've spent my money on way stupider stuff. Alcohol, car insurance, tapes....wait. joshman150 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Man, I'm on your side. I'm just speculating his reasoning here. But both he and I already have label things started up so its odd we're on opposite stances! Also you're hilarious and I empathetically laughed too hard at the end of your post haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshman150 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Speaking of it being expensive to run a tape label, I buy tapes from this guy who is in a band called LAKE, good stuff you should check them out if you are in to groovy soft rock/pop, and he saves money on tapes by recording over tapes that Korean food marts in his city give away for free at their counters each month and used to just trow away the excess copies. Most of them you can't even tell are not brand new tapes, but for this one he forgot to record his stuff on it so it is just talking in Korean for an hour haha I thought at first it was part of the album. Pretty good Idea by him considering it allows him to get cases and tapes for free. What are the negative effects of having more tape labels? If it's the bank account, that's very thoughtful but I've spent my money on way stupider stuff. Alcohol, car insurance, tapes....wait. Hahaha for real I spend waaaayyy too much on tapes. My girlfriend thinks I am insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Got my All Cold Everything in from Haze Tapes. So nice!! Worth the wait. Love this album. Was excited that the j card included the lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have spent almost $600 so far. I have sold 5 tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 What are the negative effects of having more tape labels? Lots of poorly dubbed tapes from people who don't really know what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Lots of poorly dubbed tapes from people who don't really know what they are doing. While those exist, that's not really a result of an increased number of labels. Poorly dubbed tapes were being made when there were a lot less labels than today, wouldn't you agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Lots of poorly dubbed tapes from people who don't really know what they are doing. While those exist, that's not really a result of an increased number of labels. Poorly dubbed tapes were being made when there were a lot less labels than today, wouldn't you agree? Sure they were, but take Pope for example, they could've used a label that would've put out good tapes, but they used a buddies who had decided to start their own, and they sound like crap and I've been waiting to hear from them for about 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Yeah, they have always been around. Nothing worse than getting a tape that is ridiculously quiet or full of tape hiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funtitled Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have spent almost $600 so far. I have sold 5 tapes. ey when does the boy toy ship i want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinji Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 ^ :-) also I would like to know as well, also Block send me your address and I'll ship you a free tape and 7" for being awesome and wanting to order my band's tape, just lemme know when you order one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Shit, this explains why my tape was slightly delayed.... www.hazetapes.com Really cool that they still honored my order and sent it out. The tape means a lot to me too but they had no clue how bad I wanted it. Good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Sure they were, but take Pope for example, they could've used a label that would've put out good tapes, but they used a buddies who had decided to start their own, and they sound like crap and I've been waiting to hear from them for about 6 months Yeah, you're right about that one, but that's easy. Just don't order from Paco Tapes anymore. If I were to begin producing tapes, I'm probably gonna run through a lot of 'test' tapes making sure there's a full clear sound with no extra noise and no need to, like, turn the volume way up to hear anything. That part is hugely important to me, but I guess I could see how it wouldn't be to others. If I'm not thoroughly enjoying the tape I created, throw it out, is probably going to be the rule. 'If I bought this would I feel ripped off' is another good one. Only slightly related, but I received that Domino order from before, and they are phenomenal examples of well done tapes, but I'm not really surprised a successful record label with top names wouldn't skimp on the product. While it's very easy to spot some differences between them, I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the mastering of the individual albums rather than the quality of the tapes. Ducktails seemed a tad quieter, but it's because had more of a shoegazey wash of sounds that needed to balance out with each other - whereas Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca is pretty damn complex and intricate yet there's a lot of empty space between the sounds so they all seem to shine through so clearly. Identical tape models though. God. I spend a lot of time on tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Little Flesh and Bone update - all pre-orders have been shipped for Sky Flying By, Wolves, Other Minds and Pray for Sound if your pre-order didn't include any other releases not listed. Wolves and Other Minds are sold out, but there are still Sky Flying By and Pray For Sound tapes available at www.fleshandbonerecords.storenvy.com - they're going quick though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Uh, sooo... after being excited about Cassette Store day for a couple months, I have to face the reality that there isn't a store within reasonable distance to me. Anybody who's going that's interested in snagging a couple things for me if they can? Perhaps I can throw a tape or LP or some bucks your way in exchange for the favor? That's in addition to the purchase and shippings costs, I hope that goes without saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stampface Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I'm seriously hoping that Stones Throw'll still have Donuts and Madvilliany tapes after the pop-up shop. I was gonna try and get 'em with the Jonwayne tapes they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Chris I'm Facebooking you, and delays on Shadynasty on Boy Toy right now, but nbd should be ready to ship next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Breath Records Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yeah, you're right about that one, but that's easy. Just don't order from Paco Tapes anymore. If I were to begin producing tapes, I'm probably gonna run through a lot of 'test' tapes making sure there's a full clear sound with no extra noise and no need to, like, turn the volume way up to hear anything. That part is hugely important to me, but I guess I could see how it wouldn't be to others. If I'm not thoroughly enjoying the tape I created, throw it out, is probably going to be the rule. 'If I bought this would I feel ripped off' is another good one. Only slightly related, but I received that Domino order from before, and they are phenomenal examples of well done tapes, but I'm not really surprised a successful record label with top names wouldn't skimp on the product. While it's very easy to spot some differences between them, I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the mastering of the individual albums rather than the quality of the tapes. Ducktails seemed a tad quieter, but it's because had more of a shoegazey wash of sounds that needed to balance out with each other - whereas Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca is pretty damn complex and intricate yet there's a lot of empty space between the sounds so they all seem to shine through so clearly. Identical tape models though. God. I spend a lot of time on tapes. You don't need to throw tapes out, they do perfectly fine redubbed, tapes are surprisingly lasting considering it's just a plastic film. Also Domino's probably able to get them produbbed by the manufacturers, which is something I can't swing right now, plus I also enjoy doing the hard work myself. Also somewhat quiet tapes aren't too bad I'm recording them at +3db right now so they're loud, but you don't want to oversaturate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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