Cassette Tapes
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Rewind and slow forward: The history of the music cassette and why it refuses to dieThe old-school cassette has been around for almost 60 years and Alan Cross argues that it is long, long past its best-before date. Yet the format persists. Why?CommentaryMar 28, 2021
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Are you still listening to albums the old-fashioned way? Chances are you’re not: Alan CrossThe album, once the currency and the be-all and end-all of the music industry economy, is under siege. How much longer will it last?CommentaryFeb 2, 2020
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Let’s please stop pretending there’s a ‘cassette resurrection’: Alan CrossNow that vinyl is firmly back in the mainstream, some people are clinging to the hope that old-school cassettes may not be far behind.CommentaryAug 26, 2018
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Cassettes make unexpected comeback in the age of digital downloadsIt was the musical medium of choice through much of the 1980s and ‘90s. Now, it's one of the fastest-growing musical formats in terms of sales and record labels have been quick to jump on board.ConsumerDec 26, 2016
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