Sometimes we forget to count and have to remember ourselves how many compilations we have released in the last 3 years. We can't believe it, but we're super proud to be able to present down.tape 7 to you. Yes, you read that right, number 7.
As always, we invited our current favorite artists to be there. Of course, this does not include those who have already been part of an earlier compilation. It's really nice to see how fast the scene is growing and new interesting musicians are entering the stage. Without them it would not be possible to create such beautiful and varied releases.
This time we're going into a diverse direction, hoping the dancefloors will glow. You can expect 17 tracks, all of which were produced with a lot of passion and heart. We have a feeling this could be our favorite down.tape to date. A big thank you goes out to the various artists, our artwork master Kilian Van De Water and to Haunted Water for the great mastering. We hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
A story and a journey from beginning to end, like the other comps in the series. Luscious detail with gentle pacing to be savoured with fine headphones. Angel F
Combining predicticable numbers with mischievous choices, this covers comp showcases a trio who enjoy a little play alongside their cutting sounds. Bandcamp Album of the Day Jan 15, 2026
The metal icon toys with tropicalia, ambient, and psychedelia on his transformative 14th LP, fueled by a self-described "punk rock spirit." Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 15, 2026
The Philly upstarts showcase an intoxicating mix of shoegaze, slowcore, and post-hardcore on their rip-roaring debut effort. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 15, 2026
Every single song on this stellar compilation is a moody and memorable dose of deephouse, each wearing the intricacies and intelligence of their design lightly. If you have room in your heart for smart and emotionally grown-up electronica, you'd be doing yourself an enormous disservice overlooking this. Ben Harris