chalkpit launch brand new cassette with Nashville rising alt rock band ‘the thing with feathers’
Today Chalkpit Cassette Club are back for their first release of 2022 and its kicking things off with a BANG! with rising alt-rock band The Thing With Feathers from Nashville, Tennessee and their brand new 5 track EP ‘Sundays In The Sound’. This limited edition cassette tape release (200 Copies) also marks the very first release from a US Artist from the Club and certainly won’t be the last this year…
The Best Cassette Tape Adverts Ever Made
Ever wondered how companies used to promote their cassette players and cassette tapes back in the day? Take a step down memory lane as we showcase 10 cassette commercials which you might have seen on the family TV if you were a child of the 70s or 80s.
Why was the Boombox such an iconic portable cassette player?
There are only a few things more iconic than the boombox - before portable speakers, before the ipod, before the Walkman and MP3 players there was the boombox. The boombox played a pivotal part in the gap between the home stereo and the portable walkman and it did certainly did it with style.
The revival of cassette sales continues for ninth year in a row!
The revival of cassette sales continues its steady growth for a ninth consecutive year. New figures to be released by record labels’ association the BPI using Official Charts Company data will show that purchases of vinyl LPs and audio cassettes in 2021 continued their surge of recent years.
Chalkpit Cassette Club partner with Leeds Come Play With Me on First Cassette Release
Chalkpit Cassette Club the limited edition cassette imprint from Chalkpit Records showcasing the most exciting up-and-coming artists around has announced that it’s first cassette release will be in collaboration with Come Play With Me. The collaboration will see both labels release one of the norths most promising indie bands - Full details of release will be made public on Thurs 2nd Sept 2021
What Was The First Album Released on Cassette Tape?
Throughout the 70s, 80s and early 90s, the audio cassette reigned superior. Near every car was built with a tape player installed, and special carrying cases filled the floors of automobiles everywhere. In fact, cassettes were a revelation. They provided a staggering amount of music in its small size, while also being resistant to the weathers. But what was the first ever released?
Cassettes: The Past, Present, and Future of Music
Cassette tapes are a relic of the past, but it doesn't mean they're no longer relevant. Digital music may be more accessible than cassette tapes, but analogue music remains popular among certain audiences. In this blog post we will explore the evolution of cassette tapes as well as some key points to consider when deciding whether or not you should start enjoying listening and collecting cassette tape in 2021!