2th Grind

“Poliwonk” is a heady, off-center beat that blends clever rhythm with a sly experimental edge. The track plays with layers and textures, twisting and reshaping them into something both hypnotic and unexpected. Its groove is undeniable, but there’s a cerebral quality too—like it’s winking at you while still making you nod along. Equal parts quirky and commanding, “Poliwonk” feels like Tape Lab at their most mischievous. It’s a beat that sticks, bending rules while keeping the vibe locked in.

Poliwonk

“Last Night Out” plays like a neon-soaked memory, a callback beat that nods to classic Tape Lab inspiration while carving its own lane. It channels the energy of Neo Tokyo on the brink—specifically that fleeting night before Tetsuo’s chaos—alive with tension, swagger, and possibility. The rhythm has a cinematic edge, pulsing with Yamaguchi-style finesse and a futuristic gleam. Synths shimmer like city lights while the beat hums like engines revving under neon skies. “Last Night Out” feels like cruising on light bikes at midnight, knowing everything is about to change.

Last Night Out

Something crazy happening out in Sanctuary

1,001 Gods…None Can Save You

Lament of the Flies

Get your Batu glasses on and scrub your memories in the meta-matrix.

Moog Sub37 + Kaosillator + Yamaha RM1X

Chaostentatious

Morse Pacific

2yng2smpl's Hi-Fi Hell

IMPERFECTIONISTISM [RELUX REWIND]
Recorded: April 4, 2021
Tracklist
1. Right Angel (intro)
2. Imperfectionistism
3. Eurotechno Night
4. Wholy Boots
5. Neph or Nothing
6. Techno Prisinors
7. Jamn Bandits
8. Cowboyfriend
9. Wiiablo 3
10. Clear Blues Schuy
11. Imperfectionistism - Reprize

Cowboyfriend

SELPHONYNESS
1. preDial
2. T9Teen
3. LAN Mine
4. Spam Likely
5. Blu Lyte Response

Selphonyness

LAN Mine

a limitless digital universe. Shoutout to Neil Breen. Digital Tribes. Digital Twins

Digital Tribes

Digital Tribes [Bonus]

Welcome to #TapeLab—stay a while and listen. Founded in 2017 by lifelong friends, Tape Lab is a collective of artists and a hub for innovation, always open to collaboration. With the zeal of a self-published memoir, our sound is our own, but you can be the decider. We make music and art that sounds like it was fun to make and stands out in a sea of bland beats. 

As independent artists, we are always exploring new ways to expand our audience and find new creative outlets—especially with other undiscovered artists!

#TapeLab is currently based out of two headquarters in Durham, NC, and The Hamptons, NY.