Cassette Culture
East Coast StudioThe stories of the global underground movement that shaped experimental music and culture, told by the artists that were there…
For two decades during the '80's and '90's, the international mail system fostered a network of underground artists, exchanging cassette tapes of music and homemade artwork – all under the radar of mainstream media. Taking the DIY message of Punk as a jumping off point, ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | a year ago |
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From vinyl to cassettes and the occasional... flexi-postcard! Geert-Jan Hobijn reflects on Staalplaat’s origins as a cassette label, and some current releases.
In this special interim episode of Cassette Culture, Martin Franklin and Jerry Kranitz s... more
Music mix by Joshua James Amberson drawing on cassette releases reviewed in issue #3 of the Copy This Cassette zine.
Joshua is publisher of the Basic Paper Airplane zine, and curator of the Antiquated Future store/distro and label. He is based in P... more
From the worlds of mini-comix to independent music, D. Blake Werts is the creative force behind the fanzine, Copy This Cassette.
Martin Franklin and co-host Jerry Kranitz sit down with Blake to share the surprising story of how he discovered casset... more
3D glasses at the ready, we speak with Richard Allen, editor of psychedelic magazine Freakbeat, founder of Delerium Records, and Michael Dog of Club Dog, Megadog and Planet Dog Records.
Together, they helped define an era of fanzines, home-recorded... more
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- Materials Obscure and Marvelous
Extremely well produced and informative deep dives into the strangest corners of 1980s cassette DIY culture, and associated scenes like zines and mail-art etc. When you hear some of this stuff you will be amazed at the strange magic and daring of the era. The interviews are inspiring and filled with an ethos of creation totally alien to commercial conformity. Such an eye-opener! Some of the best insights come with regards to the way distribution and information networks got formed and how they o... more
Apple Podcasts5mindape
Canada2 months ago - I’m loving the journey
I published a zine called GAJOOB about cassette culture during the time covered here and it’s cool hearing from loads of people I encountered along the way. This podcast captures the story of people behind all the mail crisscrossing its way around the worldwide underground cassette network. Well done, fellows.
Apple Podcasts5Briyan Frederick
United States6 months ago - EVOLUTION OF NOISE : THE 40 YEAR JOURNEY OF SATORI
The best episode so far in the series. Cassette Culture podcast just keeps growing in strength with each new episode. It is so good that this time (80’s - 90’s) in underground music is receiving the much deserved attention and reaching wider audience through this captivating podcast. I was hooked from episode 1 and it is so good to see how this podcast is developing into what should be essential listenings for the already initiated and for those whom are having their world opened to what was ach... more
Apple Podcasts5Fliss Maycock
United Kingdom7 months ago - Excellent uncovering of lost underground music
Unique voices and weird music from the 80’s is uncovered in this entertaining podcast. Recommended.
Apple Podcasts5RubyThurs
Australia7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #142 | United Kingdom/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #30 | Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | Australia/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Netherlands/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  New Zealand/Music/Music History |
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This podcast explores the rich and often overlooked history of the underground music scene from the 1980s and 1990s, centering around cassette culture and its influential role in shaping experimental music. Through interviews with artists, makers, and key figures connected to this vibrant network, the content reveals stories of collaboration, creativity, and community that thrived outside the mainstream media's gaze. Notably, it highlights how the DIY spirit, inspired by Punk culture, fueled a unique ecosystem where tapes, fanzines, and personal connections formed the backbone of artistic expression.
Listeners can expect engaging discussions that shine a light on the artistry of cassette tapes while also showcasing the profound cultural im... more
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2. Rob Maycock
3. Justin Mitchell
4. Dav Kirby
5. Richard Allen
6. Daniel Plunkett
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