Tape Swap Radio began as a summer show on Muhlenberg College radio and has grown to include a year-round show on WDIY 88.1 FM, live artist sessions with HD video and audio archived online, a concert series taking place at venues throughout the Lehigh Valley, and an annual Punk Rock Flea Market. Founded by Lehigh Valley residents Matt Molchany and Shamus McGroggan in 2013, Tape Swap now also includes musician Maggie Mae as radio co-host. We continue to grow and evolve to serve the Lehigh Valley's DIY music scene.

Recording

Tape Swap bring bands into Matt’s Bethlehem recording studio, Shards, to record original Shards Sessions and onto various Lehigh Valley rooftops to record original Rooftop Sessions. Our sessions are made up of a four-song live performance and interview.  Drawing equally from those who call the Lehigh Valley home and those passing through on tours, Tape Swap aims to provide a unique live snapshot of bands and artists. 

Broadcast

Tape Swap’s monthly radio show is hosted by Maggie Mae and Shamus McGroggan. Each show features either a new Shards Session or Rooftop Session rounded out by interviews, music from bands playing DIY shows in the area, spotlights on independent record labels, deep dives into different music scenes throughout the country, and more. Tape Swap Radio airs:

• The last Friday of each month, 11 PM - 1 AM
  WDIY 88.1 FM - Lehigh Valley Public Radio

Live

Tape Swap hosts shows around the Lehigh Valley throughout the year including partnering with the City of Bethlehem for the annual series Live in the Garden, taking place at the Bethlehem Rose Garden. Since 2015, 2,000+ attendees at Tape Swap’s shows at the Ice House in Bethlehem have helped us raise over $11,000 for worthy organizations like The Center for Animal Health & Welfare in Easton, The Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, and The Homebase Skateshop After-School Skate Program in Bethlehem. While Tape Swap no longer runs music shows at the Ice House ourselves, we do produce the annual Lehigh Valley Punk Rock Flea Market at the venue.

All of us who work on Tape Swap devote our own time and money to this project. We hope one day to make it sustainable, but until then, it is our passion project. Any amount you can give helps make everything we do for the Lehigh Valley's DIY music scene possible--even $5 or $10. Click the PayPal button to give.