Label
Mad Tapes & Records
Belgian independent label from the 1980s specializing in experimental music cassette releases and the "Mad In Belgium" anthology series.
About
Mad Tapes & Records was a Belgian independent record label active during the 1980s, based in Belgium and operating primarily during the mid-to-late 1980s. The label specialized in cassette releases, reflecting the DIY ethos of underground and experimental music communities of the era. The label's catalog demonstrates a commitment to documenting and releasing avant-garde and experimental music, with the "Mad In Belgium" series serving as the label's flagship anthology project, spanning from 1985 to 1988 and showcasing the Belgian underground music scene across multiple volumes. Notable releases include "Absent Music For Absent People" (1986), a limited cassette edition, and "Violence And Love" (1987). Mad Tapes & Records occupied a significant niche within the European underground and experimental music community, emphasizing cassette culture during a period when this format was essential for independent artists and labels operating outside mainstream commercial channels. The label's output reflects the broader industrial and experimental music movements of 1980s Europe, contributing to the archival documentation of regional avant-garde activity.
