Phinney/McGee

About

Phinney/McGee, a whisper in the experimental corridors, navigated the liminal expanse of sound through the intimate realm of cassettes, leaving behind a fractal pattern of releases from 1989 to 1996. Their collaborations were sculptural, informed by the tactile and the immediate. Releases such as "Gnarl" and "Knot" on Haltapes captured their essence — an interdisciplinary fusion of improvisational soundscapes and complex time signatures. Each tape, a process-driven artifact, unfolded a narrative of sonic evolution, embracing the tape's inherent imperfection as a medium of expression. From the vibrant underground networks of labels like Alternate Media Tapes and Sound of Pig Music, Phinney/McGee's work resonated with the likes of DSR LINES and Cleared. Their output was not for the faint-hearted but for those willing to engage with the exploratory spirit at its core. The duo's preference for cassette formats was not a limitation but a deliberate choice, emphasizing the raw and unrefined edges of their auditory experiments. As the tapes turn, so does the understanding of sound’s capacity to transform, to distort, and to redefine itself within the listener's perception.