Cassette sales near two-decade high as GEN-Z fuel retro renaissance
The Cassette Revival is on. Arctic Monkeys and Harry Styles push sales of Cassettes to their highest since 2003!
Why Chalkpit Cassette Club is the Ultimate Destination for Music Lovers
Discover why Chalkpit Cassette Club is the ultimate destination for vintage music and retro audio enthusiasts. From carefully selected cassette tapes to unique subscription services and a vibrant community, Chalkpit Cassette Club offers a one-of-a-kind experience for music lovers. And don't miss out on the monthly Next Wave Cassette Magazine, a curated selection of the freshest new music delivered straight to your door. Explore the warmth and authenticity of analog sound like never before with Chalkpit Cassette Club.
Free UK Postage Weekender at chalkpit cassette club
To kick off the new year in style Chalkpit Cassette Club are pleased to offer the community Free UK Postage on Absolutely Everything on the Chalkpit Cassette Club. Snap up a deal from Friday 14th January til Monday 17th January 2022.
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 - the online label going physical crowned one of NME’s x Squarespace's ReBuild Music winners!
Isle of Wight based Chalkpit Records launches new physical imprint ‘Chalkpit Cassette Club’ the new exclusive and limited edition physical cassette tape imprint promoting and releasing music by artists on the brink of brilliance and now is crowned NME & Squarespace’s Big 10 Projects. .
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!