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“1-800-ON-HER-OWN” – Ani DiFranco’s Radical Life Gets the Documentary It Deserves
Ani DiFranco is finally getting the deep-dive documentary treatment in “1-800-ON-HER-OWN.” Directed by Dana Flor, the film explores the turbulent, triumphant, and deeply personal journey of an artist who rewrote the rules—not just for herself, but for an entire generation of musicians who didn’t want to play nice with the mainstream. The title nods to…
In Memory of Ian C. Stewart
by Bryan Baker, GAJOOB / Tapegerm I first got to know Ian Stewart through his AutoReverse zine. The music reviews were insightful, sharp, and full of deep, genuine passion for the strange and beautiful sounds emerging from the cassette underground and experimental edges of indie music. Ian had a way of zeroing in on the…
Spotify’s 1,000-Stream Rule: Corporate Collusion Disguised as Policy
by Bryan Baker, GAJOOB Spotify’s move to restrict royalty payments on tracks with fewer than 1,000 annual streams has drawn widespread ire, and for good reason. According to a recent report on Hypebot, the policy shift may have cost independent artists nearly $47 million in lost payouts—money that didn’t vanish, but was redirected to major…
SP-404MKII GPT
Chuck Johnson has built a custom GPT specifically tailored for the Roland SP-404MKII workflow. It covers everything from skipback and resampling tricks to FX routing, DJ Mode, startup screens, and deep cultural knowledge. Inspired by creators like NearTao, SPVIDZ, Nonjuror, and Russi, whose work has greatly influenced my approach. Firmware 5.0-ready. Crafted by pRODUCT. Ask…
Party vAIbz Youtube Channel
Party vAibz is an interactive Youtube Channel hosted by a bot. It’s looking for more AI-tooled music. The future is now, I suppose?
Eugene Chadbourne: The Symposium Monthly
Eugene Chadbourne has long been a fixture in the experimental music scene, weaving together threads of free jazz, country, punk, and noise into a tapestry that’s uniquely his own. His latest endeavor, “The Symposium,” is a subscription series that offers a deep dive into his eclectic body of work. Subscribers to “The Symposium” receive weekly…
Matthew Revert
Matthew Revert is a multidisciplinary artist from Melbourne, Australia, whose work spans writing, music, and graphic design. As a musician, Revert is known for his experimental compositions that blend spoken word, field recordings, and unconventional instrumentation. His releases, such as The Gentle Enemy and The Inpatient, showcase his unique approach to sound, often incorporating elements…
Tapegerm Collective – Germination 2.1 (Digital, 2010)
DOWNLOAD @ ARCHIVE.ORG ARTIST/LABEL NOTES: Axel Mundi – “Guru” Credits: Axel Mundi; Random 12-Pack Challenge. Genre: Musique Concrete. SoLaRiS – “Tangerine Dreaming” Just as it says on the tin Credits: Omnitechnomatrix Open Loops. Genre: Electronica. Shell – “Undone” Mercury is finally direct but my head is still spinning. Ready or not…still undone. Featuring: Cystem Open…
