Founded by sonic architect and explorer Robert Raths aka ghostworker in 2007, Erased Tapes is a truly independent record label that has disrupted the industry and rejuvenated the musical landscape. The London-based label has consistently nurtured genre-defying artists from all around the world without losing its avant-garde ethos.

2015 saw BBC 6 Music radio presenter Mary Anne Hobbs stage an Erased Tapes evening featuring Nils Frahm and A Winged Victory For The Sullen at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the prestigious BBC Prom. It was the fastest selling ticket of the entire season. Shortly after Erased Tapes was awarded Best Small Label 2015 at the AIM Awards.

On February 5th 2017 Erased Tapes opened the doors to its new East London home, marking the 10th anniversary by introducing fans and the public to the new Erased Tapes Sound Gallery.

“Ten years of one of the most important record labels of the last few years“ — Gilles Peterson

"Over the last decade, Robert Raths’ label Erased Tapes has developed a sonic profile perfectly in step with the growing taste for quiet, meditative works on the cusp of ambient and chamber music" — The Independent

“The heart-string-tugging London label that floats gently between 20th century composition and ambient music” — Rolling Stone

Brassland is an artist-operated label started in 2001 by The National's Aaron and Bryce Dessner (http://brycedessner.com) and writer Alec Hanley Bemis (soundcloud.com/a-h-b). We encourage collaboration and creation among an evolving assortment of creative folks.

We are NOT actively seeking demos. But if you'd like to message us try http://brassland.org/contact.php

Cyrus Reynolds is an American composer celebrated for his vivid orchestrations and emotive film scores. Blending symphonic tradition with contemporary electronica, his music is marked by a deep emotional resonance and a cinematic scope. His latest project, the upcoming solo album Provenance, showcases his collaboration with the Philharmonia Orchestra at historic Abbey Road Studios, further solidifying his place in the contemporary music landscape.

In addition to his work as a composer, Cyrus is a sought-after producer and orchestrator, collaborating with a diverse array of artists such as S. Cary of @BonIver and Novo Amor. In 2023, he gained notable acclaim for his orchestration work on the @M83 album "Fantasy," highlighting his versatility and innovative approach.  His unique sound and orchestration style have resonated with Decca artists including @LaraSomogyi, @Jean-MichelBlais, JOSIN, and Chad Lawson, contributing to multiple Billboard chart-topping releases in 2023 and 2024.

As 2024 unfolds, Cyrus is poised for a breakout year in film scoring. His latest score for the documentary biopic Better Angels, was an official selection at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. His symphonic score for Champions of the Golden Valley premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, while his original piece "Folklore" was featured in the Toronto International Film Festival selection One Day This Kid.

With a remarkable ability to blend orchestral depth and contemporary influences, Cyrus Reynolds continues to push the boundaries of composition, captivating audiences worldwide.

Though frequently associated with the retro or Berlin School sound pioneered by Klaus Schulze and others, Spyra uses modern ambient electronica elements extensively, creating his own rich sound that defies easy categorization.

Ever since their debut event at The Hayward Gallery in March 2006, the Arctic Circle have been driven by a mad passion to create concerts that are perfectly formed and memorable. They will move land and sea to bring talented musicians, composers and visual artists to London’s best venues, ensuring that each concert is a once in a lifetime event.

Although they feel most at home at London's Union Chapel, Arctic Circle produce, programme and promote events at many different venues encompassing a broad range of acts and genres. Over the last three years they have not only played host to established artists, but are always on the lookout for new talent and specialise in showcasing emerging acts on the brink of wider renown.

Not just a promoter you can also now catch up with Arctic Circle Radio at www.jointhecircle.net/radio. The Hut is a weekly show bringing you a whole manner of sonic delights, The Circle is an exclusive mix brought to you by a guest artist from the Arctic Circle family. In a further extension of the Arctic Circle'scollective talents have come two 'Fuzzy Feeling' releases as well as the ambitious Explorers' Club series in conjunction with Loaf Recordings.

The Arctic Circle showers its audiences with the world's finest musicians and bands in a unique, strictly penguin friendly environment that seeks to upend the traditional, the formal and the pretentious.

London based record label, home to Beach House, Father John Misty, Midlake, John Grant, The Flaming Lips , Susanne Sundfør and many more...

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