i've noticed some smaller labels and even some local bands putting out tapes.
i don't even own a tape player. Some guy wants to put my bands stuff out on tape as a demo.
Are tapes making a comeback? Is this actually working even?
I thought its kind of interesting.
Tapes making a comeback?
Started by thecole, Jul 12 2010 11:25 PM
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 07:44 AM
i've noticed some smaller labels and even some local bands putting out tapes.
i don't even own a tape player. Some guy wants to put my bands stuff out on tape as a demo.
Are tapes making a comeback? Is this actually working even?
I thought its kind of interesting.
i think it's kind of a gimmick - and i don't mean that in a bad way - just that it's a marketing tool and it seems like it's aimed at the ironic/hipster audience (and yes, i know that's almost a dirty word, but at least you know who the fuck i'm talking about). i don't see it having the same staying power as vinyl, but i'm sure there will always be some "tape purists" out there. i don't own a tape player either, and i don't know many people who do. so i guess it's a cool idea if you want to have a unique package to give out, but i'd question how effective it is if nobody can listen to your music. or easily get it on their computer.
the guys from pigeon religion released some tapes - maybe ask them?
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 08:25 AM
fuck cassettes, it's all about the 8-track. our new double CD will also be out on 2 8-track tapes.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:03 AM
i still have a double tape deck component hooked up to my stereo, and a broken tape deck in my car
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:05 AM
chad and i both have tape players in our cars, is this still normal? both tape players are broken, but i'd listen to tapes in there if i could. nostalgia, baby, nostalgia! but, yeah, probably not the most effective means of getting your music out there.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:07 AM
when my car tape deck worked it was sweet because i have one of those tapes that can hook into a ipod. thus no need for a new stereo. now i am forced to listen to the radio. bah
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:20 AM
I have a tape player in my truck. 
It's good for finding the odd thriftstore tape and playing it. I don't think cassettes will ever make a "comeback" though.
It's good for finding the odd thriftstore tape and playing it. I don't think cassettes will ever make a "comeback" though.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:33 AM
unless your band is duran duran i'd say no to the tape thing.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:48 AM
fuck cassettes, it's all about the 8-track. our new double CD will also be out on 2 8-track tapes.
i thought you were going to release it on one of those old school cylinder phonograph records.
or just etch it in sandstone.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 09:59 AM
Both of my vehicles have working cassette decks. And....I actually just recorded at compilation tape last week of new records I had recently bought. It was hard trying to locate blank tapes (remember when there was a shit ton of variety out there?...no?) but Walmart had them. Also, I recently found my Jawbreaker "Dear You" cassette. How funny.
I really don't think tapes suck that much although I recognize utilizing them is a step backward in audio technology. They almost force you to listen to playlists from beginning to end because it isn't as easy to skip ahead or backward.
In conclusion...I'm looking for a ghettoblaster that I can take with me if I ever decide to go skate a ditch with my old school 32" skateboard (and it's not a longboard cruiser!!!).
I really don't think tapes suck that much although I recognize utilizing them is a step backward in audio technology. They almost force you to listen to playlists from beginning to end because it isn't as easy to skip ahead or backward.
In conclusion...I'm looking for a ghettoblaster that I can take with me if I ever decide to go skate a ditch with my old school 32" skateboard (and it's not a longboard cruiser!!!).
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 10:13 AM
this reminds me of growing up in colorado, they have a lot of hippies and every once in a while a punk friend would fall off and turn into a dead head and have a would have a collection of 7th generation dead shows on tape, that was the worst.they would say "oh this jam solo coming up is the best!" i would think to myself, wow
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 10:53 AM
fuck cassettes, it's all about the 8-track. our new double CD will also be out on 2 8-track tapes.
i thought you were going to release it on one of those old school cylinder phonograph records.
or just etch it in sandstone.
My car has an 'etched sandstone' player, but it's broken. Total bummer. Does Field Services work on those, anyone know?
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 10:55 AM
you're a signature.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 12:30 PM
fuck cassettes, it's all about the 8-track. our new double CD will also be out on 2 8-track tapes.
i thought you were going to release it on one of those old school cylinder phonograph records.
or just etch it in sandstone.
My car has an 'etched sandstone' player, but it's broken. Total bummer. Does Field Services work on those, anyone know?
sandstone is so 2009, its all about the granite tablets. or for you joe smith fans, GOLDEN tablets. our divine word must be SPREAD!
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 12:44 PM
anybody want me to make them a mix tape?
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