Tape Drift
Investigating Lost Recordings • 1995–Present
tapedriftmusic.com →The Mystery
In 1995, a musician known only as Drift Harper disappeared somewhere in the Chihuahuan Desert. He left behind a trail of cassette tapes—scattered across thrift stores, flea markets, and abandoned vehicles from El Paso to Marfa.
The tapes contain music, field recordings, spoken word, and something else. Something that suggests Drift Harper found something out there in the desert. Or something found him.
The Archive
Tape Drift is an ongoing investigation into Drift Harper's disappearance and the mysterious recordings he left behind. We've collected fragments from across the Southwest, digitized degraded cassettes, and followed leads that go nowhere—and everywhere.
On XEOJ-AM
Daily segments of raw tape excerpts, investigation updates, and musical archaeology air throughout the broadcast day. Listen for:
A Note on the Recordings
Some of these tapes contain material that is... difficult to explain. We present them as we found them, without editorialization. Draw your own conclusions.
If you have information about Drift Harper or have encountered any unmarked cassette tapes in the desert Southwest, contact the archive.
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