Self Container

“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

“Rats Peace” rolls in with an easy, playful groove that keeps things light and unforced. Smooth in its flow and fun at its core, the track leans into a laid-back rhythm that feels instantly inviting. It’s the kind of beat that makes you smile without trying too hard, easy to vibe with in any setting. Simple but stylish, “Rats Peace” proves that sometimes the best tracks are the ones that don’t overcomplicate the joy of listening.

Rats Peace

Discophony

Hard & Fast on the Yamaha RM1X live on Tape

Simpulation

Flakes EP [RELUX REWINDED]
Original Release: Feb. 9, 2019
#YamahaCowboy

Track: 4 of 7

FL4KES

Manaquinne [RELUX REWIND]
Original Release: April 29, 2020

Tracklist:
1. Manaquinne
2. Japor Snippet
3. This is Tense

This Is Tense

Return to Grove Carnival [RELUX REWIND]
Original Release: November 2, 2019

Tracklist:
1. Billy 4 Rilly
2. Note to Sharon Stone
3. The Story
4. Root Beer Stand

Root Beer Stand

Learning to Float / Letting it Sink [RELUX REWIND]
Original Release: Oct 23, 2023

Tracklist:
1. Learning to Float
3. Letting it Sink

Letting It Sink

Unlimited Constraints

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.