Lost Sound Tapes and Candles

08/01/2025

New band alert!
TIME THIEF debut release announcement!

Time Thief is the new collaborative music project of Providence, Rhode Island DIY pop icons James Walsh and Zoë Wyner.

They have previously collaborated together in the bands Dump Him and Zowy. Zoë is also an occasional member of Slumberland Records band The Jeanines.

The self titled debut mini-LP is available to preorder on either 10” HIFI lathe cut record (only 30 made!) or limited edition cassette tape.

Comes with a Bandcamp digital download code and a zine made by the band.

Co-release with the band’s label Musical Fanzine Records ❤️

Thank you to and for premiering the first single “Bus Stop”. Follow them for thoughtful music coverage of DIY pop music 👏

Time Thief will be touring the west coast in September and October. Follow the band for details!

September
12 Providence, RI
29 Tacoma, WA
30 Olympia, WA

October
1 Portland, OR
2 Corvalis, OR
4 Davis, CA
5 San Francisco, CA
7 Los Angeles, CA

07/25/2025

Happy release day to Rebecca Schiffman "Before the Future"

This is the fourth album for LA based, NYC born, Rebecca Schiffman ✨

Edition of 50 solid blue cassette shells with black printing, full color, double-sided artwork, in a clear norelco case.

Comes with a Bandcamp digital download code.

07/22/2025

Last chance to pre-order Rebecca Schiffman "Before the Future" prior to the release date, which is this Friday, July 26th!

Includes an exclusive version of "Beach Vacation" with the original ending that doesn't conform to streaming services restrictions.

https://lostsoundtapes.com/beforethefuture

07/18/2025

Mutual aid request! Our wonderful friend Vito Valera (Tender Forever, K Records) has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Not only that, they have had Long Covid for 10 months and have been unable to work since fall 2024. Please send them money to make an incredibly difficult time a little less burdensome.

Vito has been an influential presence since the early days of Lost Sound Tapes and I'm forever grateful for that. Over the years Vito has again and again proven to be such a light in this world. Let us all support as we are able ❤️🫰

TENDER FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!

07/12/2025

Check out MAGNET Magazine's feature of Rebecca Schiffman!

The album "Before the Future" out on July 25th, available on cassette from us, Lost Sound Tapes :)

: Premiere of Rebecca Schiffman’s “Bubble Of Love” (Lost Sound Tapes and Candles). “When I wrote the song, I was thinking about Teenage Fanclub, The Stone Roses, Pretenders and Robyn Hitchcock. I’m not sure if any of that comes across sonically, but the spirit is in there somewhere.” Check it out: https://magnetmagazine.com/2025/06/10/magnet-exclusive-premiere-of-rebecca-schiffmans-bubble-of-love/

06/30/2025

Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins are absolutely class performers and have such musical chemistry.

Saw Jo Jo last night with a lot of friends new and old ❤️✨

I took these photos with the Project Indigo camera app. They turned out pretty amazing using my iPhone 15 and really little to no configuring before using.

.larkins

05/02/2025

It’s Bandcamp Friday and we have a bunch of recent releases that are ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Check out these tapes that look as good as they sound! https://lostsoundtapes.bandcamp.com

Iji “The 4-track automatically demos” cappuccino swirl cassette tape (2024)
26 song demos and outtakes, only $7!!!

SOAR “Doorways” red sparkle cassette tape (2025)
3 song EP $10

Shermy “Friends 2020” semi translucent yellow cassette tape (2025)
12 song debut album $10

Olivia’s World “Greedy & Gorgeous” solid red cassette tape (2025)
Debut album after 2 EPs $10

All proceeds go back into the label and our artists ❤️✨

Thank you for your support, truly!
Jon Manning / Lost Sound Tapes

03/14/2025

✨❤️ HAPPY RELEASE DAY ❤️✨

OLIVIA’S WORLD “GREEDY & GORGEOUS” is out now 🤩💅

Let this album be a rock and roll balm for *gestures wildly* 🫠💄

Tapes ship in April due to coup 🏦🥾
lostsoundtapes.bandcamp.com/album/greedy-gorgeous

Up on streaming at midnight (which has already come for those in AUS!) 🦘

PS: SOAR and Shermy tapes will also be arriving at the same time. Thank you for you patience

9 track album

01/31/2025

Here's a bespoke meme from me to you ❤️✨

If you are a millennial with early internet skills, I have great news for you! Guess what, the old ways of the internet still work!

🌐 Browser bookmarks
📧 Email correspondance
🔧 Static HTML websites

An open and accessible internet benefits us all.

Tech oligarchs are trying to force us to use the internet how they want while also siphoning all our data and money to them. It’s literally happening and has been for awhile, just not quite as blatantly.

And don't forget
✏️ Handwritten letters
📓 Journaling
☎️ Phone calls

Tech oligarchs are trying to force us to use the internet how they want while also siphoning all our data and money to them. It’s literally happening and has been for awhile, just not quite as blatantly.

PS: The movie Hackers came out 30 years ago.


PPS: I saw someone say people are against DEI because they know on a level field, they can't compete. If you read this far, know there are people still trying to make the world a better place now and in the future.

01/20/2025

Hi, I'm DJing on Mixcloud and watching the Bills vs Ravens game. Join me ❤️✨

https://www.mixcloud.com/live/lostsoundclub/

12/06/2024

New cassettes up for preorder from Shermy and SOAR for this final Bandcamp Friday of 2024! These will be out in Q1 2025 ❤️✨

LST-133 SOAR “Doorways” EP cassette

Brand new 3 song EP from SF super group, SOAR!Recorded by Evan Easthope at Completely Small Green Glass. Mixed and Mastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden. Album artwork by Josh Redman with album design by Mai Oseto
lostsoundtapes.bandcamp.com/album/doorways

LST-135 Shermy “Friends 2020” cassette

Debut album for Shelby Turner’s new musical project SHERMY! Cassette release on Lost Sound Tapes and a self released LP to come. You may know Shelby from his previous musical projects such as Richard Album and Sundance Kids. He’s now based in Seattle, Washington again and wants to play his sweet songs for you. lostsoundtapes.bandcamp.com/album/friends-2020

One more thing before you go!
Lost Sound Tapes turns 20 this year and I’ve got hella plans. I started a Patreon called Lost Sound Club! It’s free right now but I will be adding subscription options for tapes, records, art, merch, and more in the new year. It would be an honor to have you on this journey.
lostsound.club