Member Since: 03/05/2007
Band Website: erasedtapes.com
Band Members: Ryan Lee West
Label/Management
Licensing/Remix Requests:
Robert @ Erased Tapes , London.
UK/EU Booking Agent:
Naomi @ Elastic Artists , London.
Discography:
IO
(ERATP016)
CD in Digisleeve
incl. 1985, Milo, Func & ARP
Preview // Pre-Order // Out July 13.
'The music of Ryan Lee West writhes in a field of its own, twitching and buzzing like little else... One of the best releases of its kind this year.' – Clash Live Preview
'Thrilling stuff, primed for the more discerning floors...' Top Download – Bleep.com
'It creaks, it rattles, it makes a horrible noise and sometimes sounds a bit like ancient Nintendo games. It's like nothing you've ever heard before!' – Musikexpress (DE)
'Rival Consoles is one very hyper man amalgamating the progressive beats of LCD Soundsystem with the wicked techno chaos of Aphex Twin. It's apparent that this is an act which it's totally cool for you to like!' – Rock Sound
'Two words: Electro Genius.' – BBC Radio
'An inventive use of machinery all-round, reaching a peak with the flood of analogue goodness that is 'ARP'.' – Boomkat (UK)
'It’s deep and dark like a half-filled mineshaft but still as pepped and cheeky as a chimney-sweep. If you’re after a fully-restored taste of the past that’s ready to take on the future, this’ll do you some serious good, trust me.' - Cokemachineglow.com
'The attack of the console warriors!'
- White Tapes (DE)
MILO/65
(ERATP013)
12" Split Vinyl incl. DDC*
incl. Milo, Func & ARP.
65 & Walled by KIASMOS.
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'Killer five track electro workout from Kiasmos and Rival Consoles. West's Rival Consoles contribution is a sleek and tidy affair laced with clean lines and Detroit pads and acid flecks. On the remainder, Icelandic producer Kiasmos strips reduces the matter down to elegant, deep bass tones and excellent use of space and delay.' Top Download – Bleep.com
'Extremely elegant and addictive, sharp and hypnotic. Worthy of the best underground clubs around!' (4.3/5) – The Milk Factory (UK)
'A well-suited pairing on Erased Tapes, Kiasmos and Rival Consoles team up for some stirring electro-tinged synth and drum machine collisions.' – Boomkat (UK)
'Minimalist techno soundscapes that still include the post-rock sensabilities and emotive song composition abilities that Ólafur is known for. West is in full-on techno mode. It’s hard to tell prior to knowing this where the Icelandic ends and the Leicester man begins as both have a flare for experimentation as their beats and their melodic and rhythmic synths flow seemlessly together.' (8/10) – Drop-D (IE)
'Sweet, sultry and seductive neo-romanticism between electro and IDM brands them as both recognisable and unique.' – Beat Magazine (DE)
HELVETICA
(ERATP012)
Limited 7" Vinyl incl. DDC*
incl. B-Sides Indie Is Dead, Holste & Seventeen (IO RMX)
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'A 7" on Erased Tapes has fallen into my fat lap and it's a beauty. 'Helvetica' spills with that melodic, scattershot breaks stuff, dramatic harpsichord synth lines crying over playful, erratic drum patterns to make wondrous childlike sonic architecture.' Single Of The Week – Norman Records
'Traditional concepts quickly become null and void on this EP. Although this EP was not recorded as a concept piece, like many compilations of classical pieces it could easily be interpreted as such, not so surprising seeing as this guy has also repeatedly performed at the Tate Museum.' (7/10) – Drop-D (IE)
'The next Ólafur Arnalds record... sounding like an uptempo Mr. Oizo remix. Easily one of the most interesting releases of 2009 so far.' – Zombie Attack
THE DECADENT EP
(ERATP005)
Limited 10" incl. DDC*
incl. Kitsch & Seventeen
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'Another impressive feather in the Leicester boffin’s cap!' – Rock Sound
'Ryan Lee West crafts here a splendid example of modern electronic music at its most interesting and yet, he manages to keep his work accessible and enjoyable.' (4.3/5) – The Milk Factory
'The sound of a drum machine smacked by a serial killer invades these harrowing instrumentals making your every waking moment like walking down a darkened street to the sound of rustling bushes. An impressive selection!' – New Noise
Other Releases:
APARATEC
Vemeer EP
(ERATP002)
Limited Edition 7" incl. CDR
{Less than ten copies left!}
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'Kraftwerk meets Jacques Lu Cont. Electro rhythm with crafted quirk!' – Channel 4 Music
'Try listening to this extremely late at night while walking down a dark and deserted street and see how many times you look over your shoulder afraid that you are being followed. The music only adds to the paranoia.'
– Delusions Of Adequacy (US)
'Bendy as heck acid electro, that's really bloody accomplished and fresh. He's the first person I've heard to utilise that sound and for him to be progressive with it without resorting to plagiarism earns him big brownie points. I bet even AFX would be impressed with the lad's fantastic efforts. It's his keen ear for warm melodies and tidy, playful beats that makes this such a damn treat.' – Norman Records
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Erased Tapes Collection I - At the end of all music happiness will be erased (ERATP010)
FREE Digital 11-track Erased Tapes compilation featuring Rival Consoles remixes of Canon Blue Odds & Ends & The British Expeditionary Force A Long Way From Home.
This is Erased Tapes 10th release - available as a FREE DDC * Voucher with every purchase of physical Erased Tapes releases to celebrate the label's 1st anniversary! Preview
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'Essential listening for sonic explorers!' (9/10) – Rock Sound
'What sets Erased Tapes apart from many other DIY labels on the scene is their no-holds-barred approach to providing an almost unparalleled library of eclectic sounds.' (8/10) – Drowned In Sound
'What unites these artists is gently dreamy euphony.' – Spiegel (DE)
*DDC: Digital Download Code that allows customers to download a free digital version of the release from the Erased Tapes online store.
Influences: Aparatec
Sounds Like: kick - snare - kick - snare
Record Label: Erased Tapes Records
Type of Label: Indie