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Cassette Tapes vs Vinyl vs CDs
Cassette tapes, vinyl, and CDs each have pros and cons. Tape Lab breaks down sound, collectibility, and culture.
Why Underground Labels Still Use Cassettes in 2025
It’s 2025. Streaming platforms are algorithmic slot machines. Vinyl is backed up for six months. CDs are a meme. And yet — underground labels are still dropping limited-run cassette tapes, and not as a throwback gimmick. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s strategy.
As the mainstream doubles down on frictionless consumption, tape remains a contrarian ritual. A tactile way to say: “This release matters.” Here’s why.
Why Cassette Tapes Sound Different from Vinyl
Cassette tapes and vinyl both offer analog warmth, but the listening experience couldn’t be more different. Tape Lab explains why.
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