b/b Tapes

About

b/b Tapes is a cassette-based independent record label rooted in the United Kingdom's underground music community. Operating during the 1990s, the label exemplified the DIY ethos characteristic of industrial and experimental music distribution during that era. The label's catalog, though modest in documented output, reflects a commitment to unconventional and avant-garde sound works, as evidenced by releases with titles suggesting conceptual and narrative-driven approaches to composition. The use of cassette as the primary format aligns with the label's positioning within underground and independent music circles, where tape distribution remained a vital medium for artists operating outside mainstream commercial channels. b/b Tapes' output demonstrates an interest in experimental soundscapes and conceptual works that challenged conventional music genres and presentation. The label's releases, including works with geographically or linguistically specific themes, suggest an engagement with localism and regional identity within experimental music production. Though information on the label's founders and complete roster remains limited, b/b Tapes' cassette releases maintain significance as artifacts of 1990s independent music culture and the broader experimental underground.