The genesis of Blank Tape Music as a label was a recording by Harmless that never saw the light of day. One of the outcomes of this session was a collaboration w/ Clever Austin of world dominating and old Blank Tape comrade Hiatus Kaiyote. Conceived in Blank Tape’s original studio in Northcote, Melbourne (where Hiatus Kaiyote tracked their debut EP ‘Tawk Tomahawk’), ‘Work With’ was executed between bedroom production spaces and the studio.

Download Track Here: http://blanktape.bandcamp.com/track/work-with

Artist Profile: http://blanktape.com.au/blanktape-artists/harmless-clever-austin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareharmless

Twitter: https://twitter.com/weareharmless

"Work With" - Harmless & Clever Austin (Hiatus Kaiyote)

Joshua T's new track Heart Beating is the product of a unique collaboration with Blank Tape's Cesar Rodrigues and the Berlin-based, Melbourne-born songwriter and musical enigma.&nbsp;Heart Beating is a tactile, heaving electronic anthem; a fearless blend of pulsating and sampled beats, low-res bleeps and hand claps that groove in tandem with its epic delivery of journeying to the brink of life, and back again.

The three and a half minute fist-pumping catchcry, which draws upon 90s hip hop, 80s new wave, and 8bit videogame synths through a prism of hazy indie nostalgia, is redolent of Joshua T's signature approach: genre-defying, hookladen and pop-leaning.
After JT's initial tracking of vocal layers in friends' loungerooms and vintage synths in bedrooms, the song lay dormant on his harddrive and Cesar Rodrigues, being a fan of his work for a long time encouraged him to bring this one out of the shadows. Together they polished the rough edges in the newly established Blank Tape studio in Northcote, producing the track into its final swirling lush mix.

Joshua T is currently working on new material for his debut album with Oscar Dawson and Joe Franklin (Dukes Of Windsor/Planet Love Sound) at the production helm. The trio are currently based in Berlin and the highly anticipated results will be hitting Australian shores early in 2012.

Heart Beating asks what would you do if you could do it all again? Choose now.
Find out more at <a href="http://www.joshua-t.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.joshua-t.com</a>
Visit: <a href="http://www.blanktape.com.au/blanktape-artists/joshua-t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.blanktape.com.au/blanktape-artists/joshua-t</a>/


Heart Beating - Joshua T

EP OUT NOW: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/texture-like-sun/id476829128

'BOTTLE' CLIP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdgxhmrvqM

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TextureLikeSun

LYRICS: blanktape.com.au/lyrics-bottle-texture-like-sun/

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BLANK TAPE ANNOUNCE DEBUT RELEASE AS LABEL - Melbourne's Texture Like Sun have just completed their debut EP, and it's now time to launch with three special shows down the east coast w/ Patrick James. The EP is available digitally and physically through Blank Tape Music/MGM on the 2nd of November.

The self-titled EP was recorded across Darwin and Melbourne's Bounce County Studios, produced by award winning Pip Norman (Countbounce - TZU, Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald) and mixed by Dan Rejmer - a man who counts Bjork, Foals and Paul Kelly among his working credits. While the six piece’s sound couldn't be further away from anything they’ve done before, their cohesive approach remains apparent; evident through the effortless guild that bridges each of the songs on the EP.
The earthy vocals may draw ghostly parallels to Jeff Buckley and Scott Matthews, while there’s a certain zealousness that sees the band paint their folk and roots stylings through accounts of both brighter times and others of fragile refrain.
Compelling song writing doesn't need embellishment. Texture Like Sun may just seem to be another band dwelling on the human condition, but there’s a quality about the EP that descends well beyond just plaintive lyricism. Haunting track ʻBottleʼ is a moving account of addiction and loss in all its forms. The strength of this EP may be evident in its honest subject matter; the striking string section featured in ʻRubber Manʼ and the pacing melody of ʻOne Great Prizeʻ still salvages a sense of great warmth. Similarly, the slow, ruminative guitar of ʻWeekendʼ distils a dreamlike imprint of early mornings spent with the one you love.
There are releases that stay with you for a long time; songs which mirror our own stories, artists who mark themselves distinct - and others who, put more simply, are just quietly brilliant.

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All tracks written, arranged & performed by Mark Pearl & Pip Norman

Produced by Countbounce (aka Pip Norman) at Bounce County Studios, Melbourne

‘Weekend’, ‘Ever Wanted More’, & ‘Rubber Man’ mixed by Countbounce @ Bounce County Studio. ‘Bottle’ & ‘That Evening’ mixed by Dan Rejmer @ Artillery Studios (London). ‘One Great Prize’ mixed by Dan Rejmer & Countbounce

Mastered by David Walker @ Stepford Audio Melbourne

Additional musicians: Drums: Rory McDougall, Violin: Elizabeth Welsh, Viola: Ceci Dowling, Cello: Lachlan Dent, keyboards: Dustin McLean, BV's on 'Bottle' and 'Weekend': Toph Morrey & Jemi White

Cover Photo: Cesar Rodrigues
Design: Gerardo Godinez

Thank You: 
Pip (Countbounce) an ocean of calm in a land of chaos. Thanks for sticking by it.
Cesar - well you single handedly brought this to completion. Thanks for being pushy and amazing.
The live band: Duzzy, Ceci, Silas, Alex - but of course…
Also in no particular order: Rory McDougall, Toph Morrey “Roll”, Nicky & Buckley, Tim Levinson, LW ydm, Dave Ellis @ Tooth And Claw, Jamie Bretman, David Walker, Dan Rejmer, Dave Rubin, Jemi White, Jane Tyrell, Simon Gorman, Keith Parsons, Ash Sambrooks @ Show Off Services, Carlo Santone, Bill Page @ Mushroom Music, Mark Bolton @ MGM, Rob G @ Select Music, Gerardo Godinez, Paul O’Donnell @ The Whiteboard Project, and the Blank Tape Music team - all part of it or an inspiration for it.
Special Thanks: Eden and Jonah - "my boys".
Bianca - my lover - your support has always been unwavering – love. My entire family… and of course Grandad who will always be a part of everything I ever do.

© 2012 Texture Like Sun

LABEL & MGMT
BLANK TAPE MUSIC
www.blanktape.com.au
cesar@blanktape.com.au

DISTRIBUTION
MGM
www.thegroovemerchants.com
mark@thegroovemerchants.com

PUBLISHING
MUSHROOM PUBLISHING
www@mushroommusic.com.au
billp@mushroommusic.com.au

Bottle (Single) - Texture Like Sun (Radio Download)

EP OUT NOW: itunes.apple.com/au/album/texture…n-ep/id572417541

'BOTTLE' CLIP: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YdgxhmrvqM

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TextureLikeSun

LYRICS: blanktape.com.au/lyrics-bottle-texture-like-sun/

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BLANK TAPE ANNOUNCE DEBUT RELEASE AS LABEL - Melbourne's Texture Like Sun have just completed their debut EP, and it's now time to launch with three special shows down the east coast w/ Patrick James. The EP is available digitally and physically through Blank Tape Music/MGM on the 2nd of November.

The self-titled EP was recorded across Darwin and Melbourne's Bounce County Studios, produced by award winning Pip Norman (Countbounce - TZU, Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald) and mixed by Dan Rejmer - a man who counts Bjork, Foals and Paul Kelly among his working credits. While the six piece’s sound couldn't be further away from anything they’ve done before, their cohesive approach remains apparent; evident through the effortless guild that bridges each of the songs on the EP.
The earthy vocals may draw ghostly parallels to Jeff Buckley and Scott Matthews, while there’s a certain zealousness that sees the band paint their folk and roots stylings through accounts of both brighter times and others of fragile refrain.
Compelling song writing doesn't need embellishment. Texture Like Sun may just seem to be another band dwelling on the human condition, but there’s a quality about the EP that descends well beyond just plaintive lyricism. Haunting track ʻBottleʼ is a moving account of addiction and loss in all its forms. The strength of this EP may be evident in its honest subject matter; the striking string section featured in ʻRubber Manʼ and the pacing melody of ʻOne Great Prizeʻ still salvages a sense of great warmth. Similarly, the slow, ruminative guitar of ʻWeekendʼ distils a dreamlike imprint of early mornings spent with the one you love.
There are releases that stay with you for a long time; songs which mirror our own stories, artists who mark themselves distinct - and others who, put more simply, are just quietly brilliant.

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All tracks written, arranged & performed by Mark Pearl & Pip Norman

Produced by Countbounce (aka Pip Norman) at Bounce County Studios, Melbourne

‘Weekend’, ‘Ever Wanted More’, & ‘Rubber Man’ mixed by Countbounce @ Bounce County Studio. ‘Bottle’ & ‘That Evening’ mixed by Dan Rejmer @ Artillery Studios (London). ‘One Great Prize’ mixed by Dan Rejmer & Countbounce

Mastered by David Walker @ Stepford Audio Melbourne

Additional musicians: Drums: Rory McDougall, Violin: Elizabeth Welsh, Viola: Ceci Dowling, Cello: Lachlan Dent, keyboards: Dustin McLean, BV's on 'Bottle' and 'Weekend': Toph Morrey & Jemi White

Cover Photo: Cesar Rodrigues
Design: Gerardo Godinez

Thank You: 
Pip (Countbounce) an ocean of calm in a land of chaos. Thanks for sticking by it.
Cesar - well you single handedly brought this to completion. Thanks for being pushy and amazing.
The live band: Duzzy, Ceci, Silas, Alex - but of course…
Also in no particular order: Rory McDougall, Toph Morrey “Roll”, Nicky & Buckley, Tim Levinson, LW ydm, Dave Ellis @ Tooth And Claw, Jamie Bretman, David Walker, Dan Rejmer, Dave Rubin, Jemi White, Jane Tyrell, Simon Gorman, Keith Parsons, Ash Sambrooks @ Show Off Services, Carlo Santone, Bill Page @ Mushroom Music, Mark Bolton @ MGM, Rob G @ Select Music, Gerardo Godinez, Paul O’Donnell @ The Whiteboard Project, and the Blank Tape Music team - all part of it or an inspiration for it.
Special Thanks: Eden and Jonah - "my boys".
Bianca - my lover - your support has always been unwavering – love. My entire family… and of course Grandad who will always be a part of everything I ever do.

© 2012 Texture Like Sun

LABEL & MGMT
BLANK TAPE MUSIC
www.blanktape.com.au
cesar@blanktape.com.au

DISTRIBUTION
MGM
www.thegroovemerchants.com
mark@thegroovemerchants.com

PUBLISHING
MUSHROOM PUBLISHING
www@mushroommusic.com.au
billp@mushroommusic.com.au

Weekend

Bottle

Ever Wanted More

EP OUT NOW: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/texture-like-sun-ep/id572417541

'ONE GREAT PRIZE' CLIP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac74zs34zbM

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TextureLikeSun

TOUR INVITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/123107967839504/

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BLANK TAPE ANNOUNCE DEBUT RELEASE AS LABEL - Melbourne's Texture Like Sun have just completed their debut EP, and it's now time to launch with three special shows down the east coast w/ Patrick James.  The EP is available digitally and physically through Blank Tape Music/MGM on the 2nd of November.

The self-titled EP was recorded across Darwin and Melbourne's Bounce County Studios, produced by award winning Pip Norman (Countbounce - TZU, Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald) and mixed by Dan Rejmer - a man who counts Bjork, Foals and Paul Kelly among his working credits. While the six piece’s sound couldn't be further away from anything they’ve done before, their cohesive approach remains apparent; evident through the effortless guild that bridges each of the songs on the EP.
The earthy vocals may draw ghostly parallels to Jeff Buckley and Scott Matthews, while there’s a certain zealousness that sees the band paint their folk and roots stylings through accounts of both brighter times and others of fragile refrain.
Compelling song writing doesn't need embellishment. Texture Like Sun may just seem to be another band dwelling on the human condition, but there’s a quality about the EP that descends well beyond just plaintive lyricism. Haunting track ʻBottleʼ is a moving account of addiction and loss in all its forms. The strength of this EP may be evident in its honest subject matter; the striking string section featured in ʻRubber Manʼ and the pacing melody of ʻOne Great Prizeʻ still salvages a sense of great warmth. Similarly, the slow, ruminative guitar of ʻWeekendʼ distils a dreamlike imprint of early mornings spent with the one you love.
There are releases that stay with you for a long time; songs which mirror our own stories, artists who mark themselves distinct - and others who, put more simply, are just quietly brilliant.

---

All tracks written, arranged & performed by Mark Pearl & Pip Norman

Produced by Countbounce (aka Pip Norman) at Bounce County Studios, Melbourne

‘Weekend’, ‘Ever Wanted More’, & ‘Rubber Man’ mixed by Countbounce @ Bounce County Studio. ‘Bottle’ & ‘That Evening’ mixed by Dan Rejmer @ Artillery Studios (London). ‘One Great Prize’ mixed by Dan Rejmer & Countbounce

Mastered by David Walker @ Stepford Audio Melbourne

Additional musicians: Drums: Rory McDougall, Violin: Elizabeth Welsh, Viola: Ceci Dowling, Cello: Lachlan Dent, keyboards: Dustin McLean, BV's on 'Bottle' and 'Weekend': Toph Morrey & Jemi White


Cover Photo: Cesar Rodrigues
Design: Gerardo Godinez

Thank You: 
Pip (Countbounce) an ocean of calm in a land of chaos. Thanks for sticking by it.
Cesar - well you single handedly brought this to completion. Thanks for being pushy and amazing.
The live band: Duzzy, Ceci, Silas, Alex - but of course…
Also in no particular order: Rory McDougall, Toph Morrey “Roll”, Nicky & Buckley, Tim Levinson, LW ydm, Dave Ellis @ Tooth And Claw, Jamie Bretman, David Walker, Dan Rejmer, Dave Rubin, Jemi White, Jane Tyrell, Simon Gorman, Keith Parsons, Ash Sambrooks @ Show Off Services, Carlo Santone, Bill Page @ Mushroom Music, Mark Bolton @ MGM, Rob G @ Select Music, Gerardo Godinez, Paul O’Donnell @ The Whiteboard Project, and the Blank Tape Music team - all part of it or an inspiration for it.
Special Thanks: Eden and Jonah - "my boys".
Bianca - my lover - your support has always been unwavering – love. My entire family… and of course Grandad who will always be a part of everything I ever do.

© 2012 Texture Like Sun

LABEL & MGMT
BLANK TAPE MUSIC
www.blanktape.com.au
cesar@blanktape.com.au

DISTRIBUTION
MGM
www.thegroovemerchants.com
mark@thegroovemerchants.com

PUBLISHING
MUSHROOM PUBLISHING
www@mushroommusic.com.au
billp@mushroommusic.com.au

PUBLICITY
www.showoffrecordings.com
ash@showoffrecordings.com

BOOKINGS
SELECT MUSIC
www.selectmusic.com.au
rob@selectmusic.com.au

One Great Prize

That Evening

Rubber Man

Blank Tape is an artist management, label, audio & video production studio based at The Aviary Artist Hub in Abbotsford Fitzroy. We champion the local music scene.

The label is focused on nurturing and harnessing local Melbourne based artists. The roster includes Texture Like Sun, Pip Norman (Producer AKA Countbounce – Sparkadia, Ash Grunwald, TZU, Urthboy) and has included Axolotl, Hiatus Kaiyote, Harmless, & Jo Schornikow (NYC – The Shivers). The roster has had great success on radio including Triple J as well as a faithful following online around the globe. The roster has publishing with Mushroom, and Gaga as well as distribution through MGM. Texture Like sun is booked by Select Music and Axolotl by Niche Productions. Blank Tape recently released it’s debut release as a record label, a self titled EP by Texture Like Sun.

The highly acclaimed film clip for “Bottle” by Texture Like Sun has received international attention, which was shot and directed and produced at Blank Tape. Since the debut, Blank Tape has also directed videos for, Them Swoops, Texture Like Sun, The Public Opinion Orchestra, Axolotl, Invenio Singers, Chris Hale & Secondhand Heart.

We also dable in words via the blog and if you’d like us to review your record or come to a show then get us on blog@blanktape.com.au. Check it here: www.blanktape.com.au/blog

Blank Tape was founded in 2010 by Cesar Rodrigues

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