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Neutral Milk Hotel Bassist Julian Koster Accused of Grooming, Sexual Assault

PUBLISHED Jul 11, 2024

Julian Koster — bassist of Neutral Milk Hotel and leader of the Music Tapes — has been accused of grooming and sexual assault by fellow...

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Mary's Voice

PUBLISHED Sep 4, 2012

Julian Koster's pedigree as a journeyman oddball featured on some of the most beloved recordings by the Elephant 6 collective (including Ne...

The Music Tapes Announce 'Mary's Voice' LP

PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2012

While Elephant 6 icon Jeff Mangum has been busy touring the world as a solo act, his onetime Neutral Milk Hotel buddy Julian Koster has bee...

The Music Tapes Announce "Caroling” Tour

PUBLISHED Oct 23, 2008

The Music Tapes project centers upon Elephant 6 member and Neutral Milk Hotel alum Julian Koster’s experimental pop performed by unique too...

Merge Releases Christmas Album By Elephant 6 Group the Singing Saws

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2008

It’s getting to be that time of year again where the old phrase "Christmas is just around the corner” starts popping up more and more. We k...

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Music Tapes for Clouds and Tornadoes

PUBLISHED Jul 26, 2008

Julian Koster of the Music Tapes doesn’t only live in his own head, he devotes himself to externalising his unique headspace, right down to...

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The 1st Imaginary Symphony for Nomad

PUBLISHED Aug 1, 1999

Julian Koster’s passionate creativity has continued to find new forms of expression since his teens. Although Koster first began reco...