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Cassette Tape Labels Return in 2026

Cassette tape labels are having a real moment in 2026, but the comeback was never just nostalgia. From indie record shops, Cassette Store Day, Record Store Day editions, and National Audio Company’s work with thousands of independent labels to Tape Lab’s own tape-based releases, this post explores why DIY musicians still love cassettes: they are affordable, physical, imperfect, collectible, and built for small runs, strange sounds, and music that feels alive.

How to Release Music on Cassette in 2026

Tapes aren’t going away - they are hotter than ever in 2026. Going Viral isn’t the same thing as staying current - tapes are all over tik tok and our guide will show you a STEP BY STEP guide for recording and releasing music on tape!

Unreleased Dubplates from Tape Lab

Lets get ready for some Dubplates. From what I understand, which is little, a dubplate is an unreleased song that is used for DJs to play before an official release. In that sense, these EPs are somewhat influenced.

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