Meanwhile, cassettes break and jam quite easily. Choosing a particular song might involve several minutes of fast forwarding or rewinding, which clogs the playback head and weakens the tape over time.

Here’s something you might not believe: According to Bandcamp’s annual statistics, cassette sales increased almost as much as vinyl sales did in 2017 (41% and 54%, respectively). Especially ...

While cassette tapes are mostly a thing of the past, these are some of the most sold music cassette tapes of all time.

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The rise of modern music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music brings ...

As perplexing as it might be, cassette tapes are making a comeback. Much like vinyl's resurgence in popularity over the past several years, cassette tapes are finding their way into retail stores and ...

NEW YORK, USA – Hitting the road with his band in a beat-up van, Sean Bohrman looked at the cassette deck and, instead of seeing an ancient relic, became inspired. He could listen to his own, and ...

Cassette tapes might not have the largest capacity or best sound quality, but they ooze retro appeal, as seen in the recent resurgence of the Sony Walkman. Tapping into that hipster market is the ...

At the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Cyndi Lauper hit Time After Time plays on a boom box. The installation is called Mixtapes, part of the multimedia I Am Here exhibit that looks at music and home ...

For Andy Molholt, there’s something oddly special about hitting play on his boombox at the beach. The Philadelphia-based musician tours frequently with his band Laser Background and, between that and ...

Cassette tapes are enjoying a revival in interest with some indie and mainstream bands releasing their music on the format, but a music store owner doubts there will be any enduring comeback. Some ...

When Alexis Malbert plays a cassette, he doesn't just throw one on and hit play, but actually uses the tape as a musical instrument. The French musician, who performs under the name Tapetronic, has ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. You can still walk into music stores in Japan and see albums released on cassettes. I'm not sure which is more amazing: Being able to walk into a ...