APES TAPES is an artist run cassette tape label founded in Portland, Oregon. We release cassette tapes of original and inspired local music often with free digital downloads. All of our cassettes are recorded, mixed, assembled, and sold by the very artists that we represent.
Free Apes Sampler!

Free Apes Sampler!

Ever wonder where an Apes Tapes comes from? Impose Magazine delivers an in-depth exposé complete with love, drama, action, and of course… puns. For a thrilling soundtrack to the article download the very free Apes Tapes Sampler. Enjoy! From the article… Since that first batch of releases, Apes Tapes has...
Free Radiation City Downloads

Free Radiation City Downloads

Here’s a nice Rad City review from deathandtaxesmag.com. Follow the link to find an exclusive PoPoPePe remix of Babies.   Amidst subtle fingers snaps, hand claps and a soft heartbeat bass drum comes the voice of Radiation City‘s Lizzy Ellison. Joined with Cameron Spies’s instrumentation, “Babies” evolves from something delicate to a...
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BREAK OUT THE CANDLES!!!

BREAK OUT THE CANDLES!!!

    “Apes Tapes is coming.” One year ago this clandestine tag line, dashed on a poster with a simple icon of a cassette tape, managed to stir up a lot of buzz for a label that was yet to ever put out a release. A launch party, 11 releases featuring 20+ local projects (including...
Radiation City Joins Forces With Tender Loving Empire (w/ Q&A)

Radiation City Joins Forces With Tender Loving Empire (w/ Q&A)

Check out this interview with Rad City in the Willamette Week! One of Portland’s most exciting new local bands, Radiation City, is about to get a gentle push closer to some well-deserved recognition this coming fall. The entrancing pop outfit has signed with Tender Loving Empire, and will be re-releasing their debut full-length The Hands...
The Rumble: Portland with Rico All the Time!

The Rumble: Portland with Rico All the Time!

Radiation City @ Wonder Ballroom!

Radiation City @ Wonder Ballroom!

Tender Loving Empire is turning 4 and wants to celebrate with YOU! Hop into your birthday suit and waddle over to the Wonder Ballroom on Friday June 3rd for an amazing night of awesomeness. ➡ FRIDAY, JUNE 3 ~ Cake! Prizes! Piñata! Back Rubs! MUSIC! ✪ JARED MEES & THE GROWN CHILDREN – 11:20 ✪...
KPSU: Electro Burlesque with Adventures! With Might

KPSU: Electro Burlesque with Adventures! With Might

May 31st, 2011 at the Mount Tabor Theater join Adventures! With Might and KPSU for Electro Burlesque! $10 at the door. $20 VIP. Featuring: Sandria Dore, Paris, Luka Bazooka, Lady Stockholm, Lark, Bracken, Tucker, and more!
VIDEO: REDNAILZ release this Sunday!

VIDEO: REDNAILZ release this Sunday!

Onuinu and Rico All the Time at Mississippi Studios!

Onuinu and Rico All the Time at Mississippi Studios!

Friday, May 13th • Radiation City at Backspace!

Friday, May 13th • Radiation City at Backspace!

NEW RELEASE: Leviticus Appleton is EL MNO

NEW RELEASE: Leviticus Appleton is EL MNO

Catch Leviticus Appleton, performing as EL MNO, at this special release of Rednailz. A limited edition run of cassettes featuring the full length Rednailz and a bonus EL MNO mix tape will be available. When we say limited we mean really really limited. Coolest kid on the block limited. GOLD.        
Radiation City: Into the Woods

Radiation City: Into the Woods

Radiation City was just featured on Into the Woods! Lizzy Ellison (vocals/Wurlitzer) and Cameron Spies (guitar) started the group upon discovery of a mutual love for ’50s melodies and Brazilian jazz. With a solid foundation in these standards, Radiation City revise the codes of pop music to align with their contemporary interpretation of vintage sounds....
NEW RELEASE: &&&/Woolen Men Split Ape

NEW RELEASE: &&&/Woolen Men Split Ape

Now available as a limited edition cassette and digital download, find the And And And/Woolen Men Split Ape at our Goodsie store! And And And has released a brand new album called Life Ruiner on cassette tape through Apes Tapes. Life Ruiner is on one side of the tape. Songs by the spectacular Woolen Men...
KPSU Pledge Drive w/ Leviticus Appleton!

KPSU Pledge Drive w/ Leviticus Appleton!

Come support our friends over at KPSU for the 2011 pledge drive! This station supports so much of Portland’s local music scene, so get your ass in gear and support them right back. Apes Tapes’ Leviticus Appleton will be performing with U.S.F. and Aqua Fiestas.