Tapage began as an axe-grinder for a short-lived metal/hip-hop band in the Netherlands. He soon departed from his roots when introduced to tracker programming and began developing electronic beats and fusing guitar with synthetic sounds. It wasn’t long before Tapage started formulating his own style, experimenting with the vast possibilities of electronic sound manipulation. Inspired by IDM and Breakcore genres, as well as Post-Rock and Avant-Garde composers, Tapage continued with his vision to merge complicated, harsh rhythms with dream-like atmospheres to create a unique... read more
The German record label Raumklang Music was founded in 2003 by Dirk Geiger and is specialized in electronic music. Since the birth of Raumklang Music, they have released many successful albums. Artists like Klangstabil or Patenbrigade Wolff had released tracks on Raumklang Music. In 2009 a new chapter in the history of the publishing house was written. They turn their chief focus now on IDM, industrial and electronica.
The new digital album Seven shows a new depth in the broad sonic range in which Tapage operates. Lush downtempo rhythms are accompanied by melancholic harmonies which gradually unfold themselves as the seven minute tracks float by. Seven explores the concept of time... Seven visions on what to do in seven minutes.