First it was the iPod classic, then it was vinyl, now cassette tapes are swinging back into action.
Gone are the days when cassettes were hidden in the deepest, darkest corner of your Dad's attic, they're now a common component of any merch stand or artsy Instagram post.
I'd love it if making your own mix tapes came back into fashion. The ritual of eagerly waiting for your desired songs on the radio and the frantic pressing of buttons to make sure you caught every glorious note of it. My dad was kind enough to give me his old collection and I've been thoroughly enjoying his hybrid tape of: 'Fleetwood Mac Greatest Hits' and BB King's 'Midnight Believer'.
However, despite Submarine's romanticisng of making mixtapes, it's unlikely that it'll catch on. It's too easy and cheap to buy a tape or CD and the majority of young people only listen to the radio in the car or in waiting rooms of Doctor's offices. Or at a push maybe if a new song by your favourite band is Annie Mac's 'Track of the Week' - but even that is done through BBC IPlayer 99% of the time. If people were recording their tapes via a laptop, the whole process would lose its rustic charm.
However if you wish to delve into a retro aesthetic and indulge in some fuzzy tunes, then raid charity shops, parent's attics and the ever fruitful eBay.
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And for you cassette newbs - here's a few outlets to help you start your collection.
'Revolver' The Beatles £1.50, 'The Final Cut' Pink Floyd £1, 'Never Mind' Nirvana £2.50, 'Walk on the Wild Side' Lou Reed £1.99. All eBay
Set of Bowie albums £5 Depop
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