An independent tape label specialising in Ambient, Drone, and Experimental Music
Mi Cosa de Resistance is the post-ambient project of Buenos Aires-based musician, Fernando Perales. The project began in 2016, with Fernando first appeared with the EP ‘Hydrophicility’ in 2017, also released from Le Obscure Cafeteria. Fernando has gone on to see releases on labels such as Elm Records, Left Tapes, Aural Teathers, Nebula Science, and … Continue reading Music in a time of Global Crisis #6 – Mi Cosa de Resistance
Before reading his feature, you’re highly likely to have already enjoyed the sounds of Zach Frizzell. Creating ambient and drone music under the name of Zakè and launching the label Past Inside the Present in late 2018 alongside Isaac Helsen, Zach is incredibly busy within the contemporary ambient landscape. Healing Sound Propagandist, a digital-only sublabel … Continue reading Music in a time of Global Crisis #5 – Zakè
This next instalment of Music in a time of Global Crisis brings the conversation to Jeff Brown. The Seattle-based musician creates long-form ambient and drone soundscapes, combining guitar with drifting effects and lo-fi textures. Jeff has contributed to a number of RTR compilations and is set to release an album, 'Forgive the Trespass' (RTR027), on … Continue reading Music in a time of Global Crisis #4 – Jeff Brown
SELEVDGE is the sonic outlet of Lawrence, Kansas-based musicians Chance Dibben. Combining elements of dark ambient, drone, electronics and noise, Chance contributes to the third instalment of Music in a time of Global Crisis. Like many of the names appearing as part of this series over the next few weeks, Chance was lined up to … Continue reading Music in a time of Global Crisis #3 – SELVEDGE
This may only be the second instalment of the series, but the response so far has been very positive. I can't stress enough the severity of the situation, the importance of taking social distancing seriously, and the sincere gratitude we owe to the front-line workers who are putting themselves at risk for our health and … Continue reading Music in a time of Global Crisis #2 – Anne Sulikowski
In an effort to continue with regular content while the 2020 RTR release schedule is on hold, The Maker interview series follows up with artists who have appeared on the label over the past two years. In to releasing the album 'Weta & Weta' on RTR back in November 2018, Tampere-based musician and sound artist, … Continue reading The Maker #19 – Net
RTR is returning after a short break at the end of this month. As things start moving again, now feels like a good opportunity to reflect on the label's progress by looking back at some of the artists who have not been featured in The Maker series so far. The first to be featured is … Continue reading The Maker #18 – Tyson Swindell
Following on from #13 with Andrew Heath, this latest instalment of The Maker features Groningen-based Anne Chris Bakker. Chris is someone I've been linked with for many years, but it wasn't until he was performing alongside Andrew Heath at the first RTR live event that we had the opportunity to meet in person. Interestingly, both … Continue reading The Maker #14 – Anne Chris Bakker
RTR listeners may be familiar with Julien Demoulin; the Brussels-based electronic and experimental musician has previously appeared on the RTR Sampler Vol. 2 that kickstarted 2019 for the label. Julien self-released two brand new albums on tape earlier this month: 'Revealed' under his own name, and 'Aphantasia' under his new Pandorama project. 'Revealed' presents fourteen … Continue reading The Listener #8 – Julien Demoulin
We've had Alex Ruder lined up for a listener feature since before the website was launched. Alex is a Seattle native currently stationed at KEXP where he hosts the wonderful 'Pacific Notions' radio show; the early morning showcase of the latest contemporary ambient and modern classical music. In addition to part of a radio station … Continue reading The Listener #5 – Alex Ruder
Rusted Tone Recordings 