Tag: Retro technology

Cassettes roll back into fashion: Format follows vinyl with huge boost in sales after acts start releasing albums on tape.

Posted on dailymail.co.uk, By SEAN POULTER, 22 February 2016   Music fans on both sides of the Atlantic are returning to the cassette two decades after they were replaced by the CD, and more recently digital downloads. This nostalgia for the old format comes despite the frustrations that led to their decline, including their tendency to become scrambled and … continue reading

Crosley Cruiser Turntable on Fox – A great gift idea

With the increasing popularity of vinyl records and vintage inspired products, the Crosley Cruiser has been one of our best selling products this year. Perfect for vinyl music fans on the go. It’s compact briefcase-style design makes it truly portable and allows it to easily fit on a small table or cabinet. The Crosley Cruiser has 2 built-in speakers located … continue reading

A VISUAL INTRODUCTION TO RECORD STORE CULTURE IN CALIFORNIA

posted on the vinyl factory.com 14.4.15 Photographer Mike Spitz and journalist Rebecca Villaneda talk us through Californian record store culture and share a gallery of photos, taken from their forthcoming coffee table book The Record Store Book. Words: Rebecca Villaneda Two of the most iconic record stores in Southern California are also the oldest: Canterbury Records in … continue reading