NEXT WAVE CASSETTE MAGAZINE
Your next favourite artist.
On your next tape.
Discover new music with Next Wave Cassette Magazine: a monthly cassette tape subscription featuring 12 emerging artists from around the world, a new mixtape and a printed magazine delivered to your door.
We make you a mixtape. You press play, meet the artists and find something worth rewinding.
We ship worldwide. Delivery to EU countries is temporarily paused.
Plans from £7.99 per month + delivery. Prices shown in GBP.
WHAT ARRIVES
Your monthly cassette subscription.
Each edition is a new starting point. Listen from side A to side B, read about the artists, and give unfamiliar music a chance to become a favourite.
The cassette.
12 tracks from emerging artists around the world, brought together in one limited edition tape.
The magazine.
A printed companion introducing the people behind the music, with artist photos and written features.
The collection.
A new volume delivered every month. New sounds, new artwork and another tape to make your own.
SEE NEXT WAVE
A mixtape.
A magazine.
Your next discovery.
Take a closer look at Next Wave. Twelve emerging artists, a cassette and a printed magazine, brought together for music lovers around the world.
Watch the 30-second film. Press play when you’re ready.
Find your plan →CHOOSE YOUR WAY IN
Ready for your next discovery?
Already have a player? Choose monthly or a full year. Starting from scratch? The Discovery Starter Kit brings the player and first tapes together.
KEEP IT FLEXIBLE
Monthly.
£7.99per month + delivery
One new mixtape. Twelve artists. A fresh discovery every month.
- A new cassette and magazine every month
- Renews monthly until cancelled
- A growing collection of new music
Explore monthly plans
Choose your delivery destination:
UK · £11.74 per month including delivery →
USA / Canada · £7.99 per month + delivery →
Other worldwide destinations · arrange your subscription with us →
A YEAR OF DISCOVERY
12 months.
12 editionsone year of new music
Pay upfront for a full year. Choose your destination below for pricing and delivery.
- 12 cassettes and 12 printed magazines
- A new volume delivered each month
- Renews every 12 months
Explore annual plans
Choose your delivery destination:
UK · £123.27 including all 12 deliveries →
Other worldwide destinations · arrange your subscription with us →
YOUR FIRST SETUP
Starter Kit.
£64.99one-off purchase + delivery
A way into cassette culture for you, or the music lover in your life.
- A portable cassette player
- Three Next Wave editions
- A collector’s storage box
Not a subscription. AA batteries not included.
A global club for curious music lovers. We ship worldwide, with EU delivery temporarily paused. Prices are in GBP; delivery varies by destination. Check your selected plan for pricing and renewal details.
NO PLAYER YET?
Your first tapes.
Your way in.
You don’t need a vintage setup or a shelf full of cassettes. The Discovery Starter Kit gives you what you need to start listening and collecting.
- 01A portable cassette player
- 02Three editions · 36 tracks to discover
- 03A collector’s storage box
£64.99 + delivery · One-off purchase
Prefer to choose your own player? Explore the player range →
HEAR NEXT WAVE
A taste of
what’s on tape.
Get a feel for the music we champion with this Next Wave playlist. Then take your next discovery offline.
Listen through Spotify. Playback availability depends on Spotify and your account. The playlist is a sample of Next Wave; featured tracks vary by volume.
EXPLORE THE TAPES
Find a volume.
Find a favourite.
Curious before subscribing? Browse recent editions, explore their tracklists and pick a tape to start with.
Volume 47
£8.99 + deliveryExplore the tracklist →
Volume 46
£8.99 + deliveryExplore the tracklist →
Volume 45
£8.99 + deliveryExplore the tracklist →
Volume 44
£8.99 + deliveryExplore the tracklist →ARTISTS OVER ALGORITHMS
A mixtape from us.
A discovery for you.
Chalkpit started Next Wave to share the music we love and give emerging artists a place in people’s collections. Every tape is curated by people who care about what goes on it.
It’s a reason to slow down, listen to something unfamiliar and share what you find.
Meet Chalkpit →“Love it, just what we need in this day and age and brilliant new music!”Joseph C · Next Wave subscriber review · July 2026
“There’s a great feeling of having a physical cassette.”Zach H · Subscriber review excerpt · April 2026Read subscriber reviews →
BEHIND THE MUSIC
Meet the people
behind the tapes.
Go further with the Next Wave Podcast: conversations with artists about making music, finding their sound and the stories behind it.
Next Wave Podcast.
Find a new favourite, then hear how they got here.
BEFORE YOU JOIN
A few good questions.
What do I receive each month?
A limited edition cassette featuring 12 curated tracks from emerging artists, plus a printed magazine introducing the artists. A new volume arrives each month.
Is a cassette player included?
The monthly and annual subscriptions include a cassette and magazine, without a player. Choose the Discovery Starter Kit if you need a player and your first tapes together.
Where do you ship?
We ship worldwide. Delivery to EU countries is temporarily paused. UK and USA / Canada subscription plans are linked above. For any other destination, contact us to arrange your Next Wave subscription. Individual editions and the Starter Kit are also available for worldwide delivery outside the EU.
How much is delivery?
Delivery depends on your destination and chosen product. Prices are shown in GBP. The UK monthly plan is £7.99 plus £3.75 postage, totalling £11.74 per month. The £123.27 UK annual plan includes all 12 monthly deliveries. International pricing depends on your selected plan and destination; check the product page and checkout. Read our shipping information.
How does subscription billing work?
The monthly plan renews each month until cancelled. The annual plan is paid upfront and renews every 12 months. Check the selected plan’s terms before subscribing. For help managing or cancelling a subscription, contact Chalkpit.
Which volume will my subscription start with?
New subscriptions start with the latest volume. Product photos may show previous editions; artists and artwork change each month. You’ll receive a dispatch notification when your cassette and magazine are on their way.
What kind of music will I discover?
Emerging artists from around the world, handpicked by Chalkpit. Each volume brings a fresh mix of sounds. Browse the tracklists of recent editions or listen to the playlist above to get a feel for Next Wave.
Can I buy a single volume or give Next Wave as a gift?
Yes. Explore individual editions while stocks last, or choose the one-off Discovery Starter Kit as a gift. For help arranging a gift subscription, contact us before ordering.
Do subscribers receive a shop discount?
After signing up, you’ll receive a unique 10% discount code to use across our online shop.
Still have a question? Talk to the Chalkpit team →
PRESS PLAY ON SOMETHING NEW
Your next favourite
could be on the next tape.