Label
Dada Cassettes
Independent 1980s label releasing experimental and industrial music primarily on cassette tape, based in the New York underground scene.
About
Dada Cassettes was an independent record label active during the 1980s that specialized in underground and experimental music, operating primarily through cassette tape releases. The label's catalog reflects its commitment to avant-garde and industrial sounds, evidenced by releases including the 1986 New York compilation "L.E.S. = More," which showcased the city's burgeoning experimental scene, alongside artist-focused cassettes such as "K-9" and "Show N Tell" from the same period. The label continued operations into the late 1980s with releases like "Aural Dylexia" (1988) and "same" (1989), demonstrating a sustained engagement with challenging, unconventional music. Dada Cassettes' emphasis on cassette format placed it squarely within the DIY ethos of underground music distribution, making the label a significant player in the tape culture movement that characterized the era. The label's roster and output suggest connections to the New York experimental and industrial underground, contributing to the broader preservation and dissemination of avant-garde work during a formative period for independent music infrastructure.
