Erased Tapes Records is a London

London

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, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

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 based independent record label

Independent record label

An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...

 focusing on cinematic music which is widely regarded as very diverse in genres and styles

Music genre

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. The company was established by German-born Robert Raths in early 2007. Its roster includes Icelandic neo-classical composer Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Mosfellsbær, Iceland. Ólafur Arnalds mixes strings and piano with loops and edgy beats crossing-over from classical to pop....

, Electronica/IDM music artist Ryan Lee West aka Rival Consoles, from London

London

London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

 (UK), contemporary solo pianist Nils Frahm from Berlin

Berlin

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 (DE), Peter Broderick

Peter Broderick

Peter Broderick is an American musician and composer from Carlton, Oregon. He has released solo material under his own name, been a member of Efterklang, and played with several ensembles as a session musician.-Biography:...

, a Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

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 (US) based multi-instrumentalist and former member of the band Efterklang

Efterklang

Efterklang is an indie rock group from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in December 2000. To date, the band has released three studio albums and are currently signed to the 4AD label, as well as their own record label Rumraket.-History:...

 (DK), instrumental rock quintet Codes in the Clouds

Codes in the Clouds

Codes in the Clouds are an English post-rock band formed in July 2007. Consisting of Dartford, Kent natives Stephen Peeling, Ciaran Morahan, Rob Smith, Jack Major Joe Power and Olly Glosby, the group plays instrumental post-rock with cinematic qualities...

 from Dartford

Dartford

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, Kent

Kent

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 (UK), dream-gaze pop band Kyte

Kyte

Kyte are an electronic indie pop group, from Leicestershire, England.Kyte comprise Nick Moon , Tom Lowe , Scott Hislop . Their earlier musical output was often labelled shoegazing and post rock but they have since moved into a more electro and pop influenced sound...

 from Leicester

Leicester

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 (UK), German contemporary folk singer and songwriter Patrick Zimmer aka Finn. from Hamburg

Hamburg

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, Justin Lockey’s electronica project The British Expeditionary Force from Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

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 (UK), Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds

Ólafur Arnalds is a multi-instrumentalist and producer from Mosfellsbær, Iceland. Ólafur Arnalds mixes strings and piano with loops and edgy beats crossing-over from classical to pop....

 and Janus Rasmussen's techno group Kiasmos (IS).

Reception

The following music magazines and ezines gave the label positive reviews based on the first compilation of music from the label.

'Erased Tapes has slowly built up a roster it can not only be proud of, but also one genuinely envied by many of its contemporaries, both old and new. In a nutshell, pure sonic perfection’ (8/10) – Drowned In Sound

Drowned in Sound

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(UK)

‘All different, all unique, all essential and each a gold star for this label to be cherished’ – Clash

Clash (magazine)

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(UK)

'Essential listening for sonic explorers' (9/10) – Rock Sound

Rock Sound

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(UK)

‘In the short space of time since the label’s inception, Raths has put out several incendiary releases. What sets Erased Tapes apart from many other DIY labels on the scene is their no-holds-barred approach to providing an almost unparalleled library of eclectic sounds. Many happy returns indeed!’ (8/10) – Drowned In Sound (UK)

‘DIY label of the week’ in December 2007 – Huw Stephens , BBC Radio 1

BBC Radio 1

BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...

 (UK)

‘Erased Tapes are one of the most promising labels’ – The Milk Factory (UK)

‘What unites these artists is gently dreamy euphony' – Der Spiegel

Der Spiegel

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(DE)

The label has grown considerably since its inception and continues to gain a reputation for unpredictable releases.

Discography