from pitchfork
Tapes ‘n Tapes aren’t just talking the talk when it comes to their new Walk It Off LP. They’re walking the walk as well. And they were hoping you could do it with them.
You see, Tapes ‘n Tapes have this record coming out called Walk It Off (release dates: April 7 in the UK and April 8 in the U.S. on XL). To celebrate, they’re looking for folks to register as "Team Tapes ‘n Tapes" at breast cancer research walk-a-thons in their hometowns. The top fundraiser in each city will not only get the satisfaction of helping out a good cause, but a personalized, autographed copy of the vinyl version of Walk It Off.
Walk-a-thons are taking place across the country throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Tapes ‘n Tapes encourage you to check out the sites of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, or the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for information on a walk taking place in your city. The band puts particular emphasis on the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure, which takes place May 11– Mother’s Day, don’t you know– in the band’s native Minneapolis/St. Paul. Charity, as they say, begins at home.
Though without a Lear jet or something, Tapes ‘n Tapes won’t be anywhere near the upper Midwest that particular May weekend, as they’ll be on tour on the West Coast. However, the band plans to participate in a breast cancer walk once their tour ends in the summer.