"Tape Lab Lore" text in bold, distressed font within a rectangular border.

THE OFFICIAL TAPE LAB LORE BOOK

Secret Origins

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700 Full-Color Pages

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4.18 LBS

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600 Songs

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Lore Exclusive Tracks

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New ARG

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Secret Origins 〰️ 700 Full-Color Pages 〰️ 4.18 LBS 〰️ 600 Songs 〰️ Lore Exclusive Tracks 〰️ New ARG 〰️

The Tape Lab Lore Book is the definitive record of our underground sprawl—700 full-color pages, 600 songs, and a frankly ridiculous amount of exclusive art made just for this release. It’s not a zine (but we do document The Outside Insider). It’s an officially published book and eBook on Amazon that documents our story, our influences, and processes.

This is our story.
This is our art.
We’re proud of it.
This is an eternal moment.
Enjoy it.

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Cover of "Tape Lab Lore: Official Lore Book" featuring a futuristic design with circular and spherical elements on a dark blue background.

A collage with three partially visible faces and digital-style text reading "META4LYFE," "Stay awhile," and "SINCERITY IS EVERYTHING." At the bottom, it mentions "Tape Lab," "#SinceritySince2017," "Neo-Carrboro," "Fearlessly Original," "www.TapeLab.Live," and "@TapeLabTV." Background resembles a digital interface.

Illustration of an anime-style character in a military uniform holding a cassette tape and pen labeled 'Tape Lab' next to them. Text: 'TAPE LAB LORE' and Japanese script. Additional text includes 'CDplus,' '2yng2smpl,' 'SPNFINITY.' Background is tan with a retro design.

Silhouette of a man facing text reading 'Backmatter' and 'Your compliance has been recognized' with 'Tape Lab Lore' at the top.

Surreal poster with text 'Tape Lab Lore' and 8-bit icons on a gradient background. Includes an invitation to explore archives, decode a message, and search for something lost. Features retro computer graphics like a notepad, code number, CD, and camera.

Graphic featuring a robot with a cassette player design, labeled "Tape Lab" with the slogan "Pack Up Your Cards" on a blue background.

Tape Lab Lore Book

Of course we made a book detailing our outrageous origin story, rapid rise to success, and precipitous fall from grace. We’re still here. Writing, Working. Tapeing.

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About the Tape Lab Lore Book

Tape Lab Book of Lore (2024) — self-published by 2yng2smpl — is a fearless, genre-defying compendium that digs into underground music culture, studio lore, and the hidden history of The Late Night Nephalem. Written with the raw energy of Tape Lab’s collective voice, this book blends essays, interviews, annotated sound sketches, and visual ephemera to map a creative ecosystem spanning Durham, NC and the Hamptons, NY.

Readers will discover rare behind-the-scenes accounts, production techniques, artist profiles, and previously untold narratives about The Late Night Nephalem’s rise and influence. Perfect for musicians, music historians, and fans of experimental art, the Tape Lab Book of Lore is a must-have for anyone exploring independent music scenes, DIY publishing, and contemporary audio-visual collaboration.

Keywords: Tape Lab Book of Lore, 2yng2smpl, The Late Night Nephalem, self-published 2024, Durham music scene, Hamptons art collective, underground music history, DIY music publishing.

Product Details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DYP41B5L
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 700 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8310721425
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.18 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1.65 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #8,205,496 in Books (as of 3/30/2026)

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