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I called local cassette releases dead until a band's tape changed my tune
I thought cassettes were just nostalgia for older fans. Then a new indie group in my city put out their demo on tape with hand drawn covers. They sold them at a show for five bucks each. I bought one on a whim and loved the raw sound. It felt more personal than a streaming link. Now I see tapes as a cool, cheap way for bands to share music. That little plastic case made me appreciate DIY culture again.
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paul2867mo ago
That five dollar tape purchase is such a win. I grabbed a similar demo from a band here and it just feels more real than clicking a link. It's nice to be reminded that music can still be a physical thing you hold onto.
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dakota_barnes127mo ago
Absolutely, it's part of a real shift I see lately. People are buying books again, writing notes by hand, things you can actually hold. It feels like a small push back against everything being only on a screen. Maybe we all just get tired of tapping on glass and want something that takes up space on a shelf instead of in the cloud.
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the_jordan7mo ago
Tapping on glass really does get old. Heard someone say physical stuff has a weight to it, a history. Makes sense why holding a book or tape feels better than another file.
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