Artist
TASS 2
German experimental and industrial project from the early 1980s cassette underground scene.
About
TASS 2 was a German experimental and industrial music project active during the early 1980s cassette culture era. Operating primarily within the burgeoning European underground tape circuit, the group released material through independent labels including Das Cassettencombinat and self-released formats between 1982 and 1983. Their sonic approach aligned with the broader industrial and noise aesthetics prevalent in post-punk and experimental communities of that period, characterized by unconventional sound design and lo-fi production aesthetics typical of cassette-based underground music. The project's catalog includes several cassette-only releases from the early 1980s, demonstrating engagement with the DIY ethos of tape culture. A notable reissue of "Unterhaltung" on Vinyl on Demand in 2005 indicates retrospective interest in their archival material within the contemporary experimental music community. While specific details about individual members and creative direction remain limited, TASS 2 represents the broader German underground experimental scene of the post-industrial era, contributing to documentation of cassette-based artistic production during a formative period for European noise and experimental music.